Randy Rhoads Dvd

Ozzy Osbourne Blizzard and Diary 30th Anniversary Editions

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Blizzard of Ozz & Diary of a Madman Reissues

It's hard to believe but back in 1979, Ozzy Osbourne had been fired from Black Sabbath and no one seemed to care. Who could have imagined that he would one day reinvent himself into an industry all unto himself? The movies, documentaries, festivals, world tours and the television show which made him a household name; none of it would have been possible without the first two albums that defined him as a solo artist; Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman . These two records set the template for his entire solo career with everything that has followed being compared to them. Besides the songs, one of the reasons for their untouchable status is because of guitarist Randy Rhoads; a one-of-a-kind guitarist who could not only shred but had equally astounding talent to hold back and compose supple sonnets of serenity. Rhoads virtuosity, Ozzy's character and the team of Bob Daisley on bass and Lee Kerslake on drums combined created two albums that are widely regarded masterpieces all these years later.

Both albums are celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year ( Blizzard was initially released in Europe in 1980 and six months later in the US). Their existence in remastered form (along with the digital realm) has been a confusing one. Initially, when Ozzy began to remaster his catalog in 1995 the album art work was shrunk and placed amidst poor and cheap looking coloring. This was done to differentiate them from the non-remasters on the market. The sound quality was pristine but the extras and artwork were lacking. In 2002, most of his catalog was reissued, but stunningly Blizzard and Madman were reissued with the bass and drums re-recorded by Osbourne's then bassist Robert Trujillo and drummer Mike Bordin. Let's be honest, Trujillo and Bordin are immeasurably better musicians than either Daisley or Kerslake but the problem was the fans know these records from their own memories and newer fans discovered these songs from the radio and YouTube. However, for the first time, Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madmen receives the reissue treatment they both deserve. The recordings are restored in stunning quality restored and touched up by George Marino. While the 1995 remaster sounds great, I'd give a slight nod to these recordings.

Ozzy Osbourne Talks About Randy Rhoads - MetalPaths

Guitarist Randy Rhoads was such an inspiration on the “Goodbye To Romance” track collaboration can be viewed below. The clip is an excerpt from the “Thirty Years After The Blizzard” documentary which is included with the “Diary Of A Madman”/”Blizzard Of Ozz” 30th-anniversary deluxe box set.

On May 31, music fans will have their first taste of reissues from rock icon OZZY OSBOURNE’s catalog of work with the releases of “Blizzard Of Ozz” and “Diary Of A Madman”. Long revered by rock fans around the world, these two albums created a template for hard rock in the 1980s and beyond as they were marked by the ground-breaking and historic union of Ozzy and the late guitar hero Randy Rhoads. These definitive versions of 1980’s “Blizzard Of Ozz” (with previously unreleased bonus tracks) and 1981’s “Diary Of A Madman” are available individually on vinyl or CD, or together in a deluxe collector’s box. All versions were restored and remastered from the original analog sources by George Marino.

The 30th-anniversary edition of “Blizzard Of Ozz” CD includes the original album in its entirety, restored and remastered for this edition, with bonus tracks, while the new legacy edition of “Diary Of A Madman” includes the original album in its entirety, restored and remastered for this edition, with a bonus second CD of previously unreleased live performances featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads with rhythm section Rudy Sarzo (bass) and Tommy Aldridge (drums). A single-disc version of the remastered “Diary Of A Madman” will also be available.

For serious fans and collectors, the limited edition 30th-anniversary deluxe boxed set houses the restored and remastered vinyl and CD editions of “Blizzard Of Ozz” and “Diary Of A Madman”, the “Ozzy Live” compact disc. Beyond the music, the box set is highlighted by a variety of exclusives including an expansive 100-page coffee table book, a two-sided wall-size poster, a precise and detailed full-size replica of Ozzy’s iconic gold cross that he has worn for 30 years, and “Thirty Years After The Blizzard” DVD.

This new “Thirty Years After The Blizzard” DVD chronicles Ozzy’s years with Randy Rhoads features previously unseen footage of Ozzy and Randy filmed in 1981 and 1982; it incorporates rare archival photos and films; along with new and revelatory interviews with Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Lemmy (MOTÖRHEAD), Steve Vai, Nikki Sixx, Rob Halford, Zakk Wylde, Bill Ward and more. The DVD also contains over 70 minutes of additional rare live performances and interviews; included is the premiere of more than 30 minutes of newly-discovered never-bootlegged footage of Ozzy and Randy from the “Blizzard Of Ozz” tour shot from the front of the stage at New York’s fabled Palladium on May 2, 1981. This new feature is a must-see for aficionados of Ozzy’s epic release “Blizzard Of Ozz” and its pivotal effect on rock and roll history.

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