The Prince of Darkness has never been shy of a little musical mischief.
Whether it’s a sultry power ballad with a glam rock goddess or a hip-hop-infused curveball with a face-tat rapper, Ozzy Osbourne’s collaborations have been wild, weird, and sometimes downright wonderful.
Here’s our 12 best Ozzy team-ups – from the iconic to the “Wait… that actually happened?!” moments. 🏴
1. Lita Ford – Close My Eyes Forever (1988) 💔🎸
Ah yes – the ultimate rock ballad for couples who shop exclusively at leather outlets.
A perfect slice of 80s melodrama, this duet came about almost by accident when Ozzy was meant to help Lita write a song and… well… they just ended up singing it together.
It’s haunting, it’s cheesy, it’s lush, and it’s still the best thing to ever happen in a smoke-filled recording booth.
2. Post Malone – Take What You Want (2019) 🎤🦇
The day metal purists collectively choked on their pints.
Ozzy teams up with Post Malone and Travis Scott for a trap-metal hybrid that shouldn’t work… but somehow does.
Result? A whole new generation of kids discovering Sabbath riffs through TikTok. C’mon, butt – that’s a win.
3. Lemmy Kilmister – Hellraiser (1991) 🥃⚡
Two absolute icons, one roaring track.
Lemmy co-wrote and played bass, and if the song doesn’t make you want to ride a Harley through a wall of Marshall stacks, nothing will.
It’s a track that smells like whiskey and leather jackets – proper job.
4. Elton John – Ordinary Man (2020) 🎹🖤
Elton’s piano meets Ozzy’s dark ballad vibes, and suddenly you’ve got a surprisingly emotional anthem about mortality, fame, and friendship.
It’s like two British music titans went for tea and biscuits, then accidentally wrote a tear-jerker.
5. Slash – Crucify The Dead (2010) 🎩🔥
From Slash’s first solo album, this mid-tempo rocker feels like it could have been a late-80s Ozzy single.
It’s moody, melodic, and dripping with that unmistakable Slash guitar swagger.
6. Rob Zombie – Iron Head (2001) 🧟♂️🦇
The horror rock dream team.
This industrial-groove-laden track from Rob’s The Sinister Urge album sounds like it was recorded in a haunted funfair.
Creepy? Yes. Heavy? Absolutely. Perfect for Halloween playlists? 100%.
7. Kelly Osbourne – Changes (2003) 👨👧❤️
Say what you will, but this father-daughter cover of the Black Sabbath classic was huge.
It topped the UK charts, melted hearts, and gave us one of the most unexpectedly sweet moments in Ozzy’s career.
8. Zakk Wylde – Basically Every Song They’ve Ever Done Together 🐂🎸
Yes, we’re cheating here – but c’mon, Zakk is family.
From shredding on No More Tears to their live chaos, Zakk’s pinch harmonics are basically Ozzy’s second voice.
9. Motorhead – I Ain’t No Nice Guy (1992) 🎩🥁
Lemmy again (because why not?), joined by Slash, for a tender little number about being a lifelong rogue.
It’s proof that even metal’s hardest men get sentimental after a few whiskies.
10. Tony Iommi – I Am The War (2000) ⚔️🎶
Any time Ozzy and Iommi reunite, the earth trembles a bit.
This track from Iommi’s solo project sounds like a lost Sabbath cut – riffs thick enough to rebuild Hadrian’s Wall.
11. Busta Rhymes – This Means War!! (1998) 🎤💥
Yes, Ozzy rapping is a thing.
Well, sort of – Busta samples “Iron Man” while Ozzy’s voice looms like a metal prophet over the chaos.
Ridiculous? Absolutely. But we love it.
12. Judas Priest Members – British Metal: The Way It Was Meant To Be 🇬🇧⚡
A one-off charity supergroup moment with Rob Halford and co., proving that the UK metal family is a tight-knit, leather-clad bunch.
They could have just read the phone book in unison and it’d still slap.
Final Word 🎤🔥
From 80s glam ballads to trap bangers, Ozzy Osbourne has worked with everyone – and somehow made each collab feel uniquely him.
The man could duet with a toaster and it would still end up on a “Best of” list.
So here’s to more bat-biting, genre-bending, and chaos-bringing collabs in the years to come.
YESS MUN! 🦇🍻
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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