
15 Ozzy Osbourne Songs That Defined Heavy Metal

15. Black Sabbath, "Snowblind"
A heavy, swirling ode to cocaine, “Snowblind” captured both the rush and the ruin of Sabbath’s wildest years. Ozzy’s vocals cut through the haze, making it one of their most haunting and honest tracks. | © Black Sabbath

14. Ozzy Osbourne, "Mama, I’m Coming Home"
This heartfelt ballad became Ozzy’s most beloved slow song, blending raw emotion with a classic rock feel. With lyrics by Lemmy and a timeless delivery, it’s a rare glimpse of Ozzy at his most vulnerable. | © Ozzy Osbourne

13. Ozzy Osbourne, "Hellraiser"
Co-written with Lemmy and driven by Zakk Wylde’s snarling guitar, this track channels pure rock rebellion. Part horror homage, part self-portrait, it’s Ozzy at his most defiant and iconic. | © Ozzy Osbourne

12. Ozzy Osbourne, "Shot in the Dark"
A radio hit with staying power, this track blends Ozzy’s sharp vocals with Jake E. Lee’s underrated guitar work. It’s a polished, powerful snapshot of his solo sound at its peak. | © Ozzy Osbourne

11. Ozzy Osbourne, "Bark at the Moon"
This track became the standout of Ozzy’s Jake E. Lee era, thanks to Lee’s blazing guitar and Ozzy’s unhinged energy. Despite the behind-the-scenes drama, fans know who really made it shine. | © Ozzy Osbourne

10. Ozzy Osbourne, "Changes"
This emotional ballad showed Ozzy’s softer side and his deep love for melody. Decades later, a duet version with his daughter Kelly, gave him his first UK No. 1 hit. | © Ozzy Osbourne

9. Ozzy Osbourne, "Flying High Again"
Amid the chaos of his most infamous years, Ozzy dropped this soaring anthem, and it quickly became a radio staple. Wild reputation aside, the song proved he was still delivering solid, unforgettable rock. | © Ozzy Osbourne

8. Black Sabbath, "Symptom of the Universe"
With its fierce riff and Ozzy’s sharp-edged delivery, this track helped shape the future of thrash metal. It’s a direct line from Sabbath to the speed and aggression of Metallica and Slayer. | © Black Sabbath

7. Ozzy Osbourne, "Crazy Train"
Ozzy’s solo career roared to life with this explosive anthem, powered by Randy Rhoads’ electrifying riff and a Cold War-era edge. It remains his most iconic solo track, and the one fans still shout for at every show. | © Ozzy Osbourne

6. Ozzy Osbourne, "Mr. Crowley"
Fueled by Randy Rhoads’ soaring guitar work, this eerie tribute to the infamous occultist became a solo-era classic. It captured the unique magic between Ozzy and Rhoads and changed metal guitar forever. | © Ozzy Osbourne

5. Black Sabbath, "War Pigs"
This searing anti-war anthem put Osbourne’s voice and Geezer Butler’s biting lyrics front and center. Its message about power, politics, and sacrifice still hits just as hard decades later. | © Black Sabbath

4. Black Sabbath, "Iron Man"
Built around one of the most iconic riffs in rock history, “Iron Man” became Sabbath’s biggest U.S. hit. Its heavy, marching groove still echoes through metal, from stadiums to classrooms. | © Black Sabbath

3. Black Sabbath, "Paranoid"
Written in under 30 minutes, this raw, urgent track became the band’s biggest UK hit. With lyrics about mental struggle and a punk-like punch, it helped cement Sabbath’s outsider legacy. | © Black Sabbath

2. Ozzy Osbourne, "No More Tears"
Released just before Nevermind shook the world, this track showed Ozzy adapting to a darker, more grounded sound. It became one of his biggest solo hits and proved he still had a place in the new era of rock. | © Ozzy Osbourne

1. Black Sabbath, "Black Sabbath"
The ominous riffs, borrowed from classical roots, helped invent the sound of doom metal – dark, slow, and haunting. It’s the first track on their debut album, and to many, the birth of heavy metal itself. | © Black Sabbath
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