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Unreleased Ozzy Tracks Reveal Black Sabbath's Origins

6/27/2025

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Get ready for a musical journey! *Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes*, featuring early recordings of Ozzy Osbourne and his band Earth before they became BLACK SABBATH, drops on July 25. Captured in 1969 by Jim Simpson, this album unveils rare tracks that highlight their transformation into heavy metal pioneers. Pre-orders are now open!

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Get ready for a musical journey! *Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes*, featuring early recordings of Ozzy Osbourne and his band Earth before they became BLACK SABBATH, drops on July 25. Captured in 1969 by Jim Simpson, this album unveils rare tracks that highlight their transformation into heavy metal pioneers. Pre-orders are now open!