He also got deep into the theory behind his playing, encouraging Ozzy and the rest of the band to write songs that fell outside of the usual “A or E” key that heavy metal tracks were written in. Those background riffs are solid, nothing fancy – chords and chord-transitions that let Ozzy soar his voice, but when it comes time for the solo Rhoads leaps out and gets downright liquid, slipping through lines and playing faster than any human has a right to play. Tribute is the perfect, er, tribute to how he managed this: check out “Flying High Again”, or the inevitable “Crazy Train”. He plays in support of the singer, up until it’s time to let loose and then GAWD DAMN, Randy Rhoads could melt your face off. The riffs are crunchy and yet grounded, something a shredder like Yngwie Malmsteen could never quite grasp. His playing on Ozzy’s two best albums, the one-two punch of of Blizzard of Ozz and Diary Of A Madman, are what makes those albums so great. He sent everyone back to the woodshed, and his influence on the neoclassical movement of shred guitar cannot be overstated. Randy Rhoads was a barnburner of a guitar player, a shredder that did for guitar in the 1980s what Eddie Van Halen did for guitar in the 1970s. That’s actually a very understated thing to say – “played guitar for”. He was quiet, unassuming, and mostly stone sober, an Odd Couple-esque contrast to the guy he played guitar for, Ozzy Osbourne circa 1980-1981. Shorter than average, and rail-thin to the point of emaciation, most of the space that Randy Rhoads took up was due to his massive, lion-like mane of blonde hair. Won't Be Coming Home (S.I.N) (demo)**Ģ0.Ozzy Osbourne – Tribute Released March 19th, 1987 on Epic Records I Don't Want To Change The World (demo)**ġ8. "No More Tears" expanded 30th anniversary digital editionġ4. The “No More Tears” 30th anniversary reissue will be available in digital formats, as well as two special vinyl editions - a 2LP black vinyl version, and a Tower Records-exclusive yellow and red 2LP vinyl package with a specially-created booklet. 7 on the Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than 4 million copies in the region, making it Osbourne’s second best-selling record after his 1980 debut, “Blizzard Of Oz.” The Motorhead founder passed away in 2015 at the age of 70 from prostate cancer, cardiac arrhythmia, and congestive heart failure.ĭue September 17, the expanded 30th anniversary digital reissue of “No More Tears” features the original album alongside bonus material that includes a mix of demos and live recordings from the era. You can hear both the new and original album version of the song below. “This is just a small way to honor my friend Lemmy.” “I hope everyone enjoys the song,” says Ozzy. The 2021 mix presents the first-ever official version of the song featuring both rockers “Hellraiser” was one of four songs on Osbourne’s sixth album that were co-written by Lemmy – alongside “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” “I Don’t Want To Change The World” and “Desire”, while Motorhead would go on to record their own version of the song for their 1992 album, “March Or Die.” Ozzy Osbourne is streaming a new version of his 1991 track, “Hellraiser”, featuring Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, from the forthcoming 30th anniversary digital release of his “No More Tears” album.
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