Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Honors Ozzy Osbourne’s Support
Randy Blythe Honours Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Legacy
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Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe has paid a heartfelt tribute to Black Sabbath and their iconic frontman Ozzy Osbourne, crediting the Birmingham legends with the vrey genesis of heavy metal and acknowledging their significant impact on his own band’s career.
Blythe Declares Black Sabbath the “Frist Heavy Metal Band”
In a recent interview with NME, Blythe didn’t mince words when discussing the pioneers of heavy metal.”I don’t care what anybody says, heavy metal was born in birmingham, England, with four dudes: tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne,” he stated emphatically. Blythe regularly expresses his gratitude whenever Lamb Of God plays in Birmingham, saying, “Thank you, Black sabbath for creating heavy metal and giving me a job.”
A Career-defining Connection
The relationship between Lamb Of God and Black Sabbath has been more than just admiration; it’s been a crucial stepping stone for Blythe’s band. “We toured with the original line-up in 2004 at the Ozzfest,” Blythe recalled.”It was incredible and it came at a critical time for Lamb Of God, because it was our first major label release [‘Ashes Of The Wake’], so our fanbase was expanding rapidly.”
The connection deepened in subsequent years. “Then, in 2007, we were both main support for Ozzy, and then joined the band for the ‘Heaven And Hell’ tour with Ronnie James Dio - so Sabbath has done a lot for our career.”
A Generous Gesture for Charity
In a touching personal gesture, Blythe revealed his plans to auction off a pair of signed Adidas trainers, gifted to him as part of the ‘Back to the Beginning’ tour. Only 121 pairs of these special edition shoes were made.
“I told Ozzy I was going to auction them off to further benefit the charities that the concert raised money for, and he was well pleased by this,” Blythe shared. “And so I shall. This is how I would like to thank & honor him for all he did for music, my band, & myself. The shoes will be part of a larger auction that is being organized right now. Details soon.”
This act of generosity underscores the profound respect and gratitude Blythe holds for Ozzy Osbourne and the enduring legacy of Black Sabbath, a band that not only shaped a genre but also played a pivotal role in the success of one of modern metal’s most formidable acts.