Metalheads of the world, unite — because the Prince of Darkness might finally be getting the holiday he deserves!
A massive fan movement, spearheaded by @ThisDayInMetal, has blown past 10,000 signatures on a petition calling for July 22nd to be officially recognised worldwide as Ozzy Osbourne Day. And honestly? Long overdue, mun. Very long overdue.
The man who gave us Crazy Train, Bark at the Moon, War Pigs, and a lifetime of glorious chaos has inspired millions across the decades — so why not give him a day?
🦇 WHY JULY 22ND?
This date marks a key moment in Ozzy’s legendary history — a perfect annual excuse for fans to crank the amps, wear even more black than usual, and pay tribute to the most iconic madman in metal.
From Sabbath to solo stardom, from biting heads to breaking boundaries, Ozzy has shaped metal culture in ways few artists ever could. A dedicated day isn’t just a celebration…
It’s a global thank-you to the man who rewrote the rulebook.
🌍 FANS WORLDWIDE ARE RALLYING
The petition, driven by the unstoppable crew at This Day In Metal, has gained momentum faster than one of Zakk Wylde’s pinch harmonics. Metal fans from every corner of the world are signing, sharing, and shouting about the campaign.
Whether you’re a lifelong Sabbath worshipper or a newer fan who discovered him through The Osbournes, this is your chance to help cement Ozzy’s legacy in the calendar forever.
🔥 LET’S GET THIS OVER THE LINE — SIGN THE PETITION!
Want to join the crusade?
You can add your signature at:
👉 change.org/OzzyOsbourneDay
It takes seconds — and it adds your voice to a global movement honouring the greatest to ever do it.
🖤 A GLOBAL TRIBUTE TO THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS
Imagine it:
Every July 22nd becomes a worldwide celebration of metal’s most misunderstood, beloved, chaotic, heartfelt, bat-bothering legend.
Street parties. Tribute gigs. Air-guitar tournaments. Black Sabbath on repeat. A nation — a world — raising the horns in unison.
That’s the dream. And with the petition soaring, it’s closer than ever.
📣 JOIN THE HASHTAG STORM
Use the hashtags below to keep the thunder rolling across social media:
#OzzyOsbourneDay #ThisDayInMetal #OzzyOsbourne #PrinceOfDarkness
The metal community has already shaken the earth before… now let’s make history again.
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
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