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Yahoo
24 minutes ago
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Beverage company teams up with rock legend to sell cans with his DNA
Liquid Death has teamed up with Ozzy Osbourne to sell empty tea cans containing the rock legend's DNA. The beverage company got the Prince of Darkness to drink from 10 cans of its iced tea, leaving behind DNA from his saliva. The cans were then put up for sale on Liquid Death's website. The 'Infinitely Recyclable Ozzy DNA' cans were retailed for $450, with the casings being autographed by Osbourne. Read More: Band removed from legendary metal group's farewell concert 'Ozzy Osbourne is 1 of 1. But we're selling his DNA so you can recycle him forever,' Liquid Death wrote on Instagram. 'Now, when technology and federal law permits, you'll be able to replicate Ozzy Osbourne and enjoy him for hundreds of years into the future,' the company also wrote on Instagram. Read More: For rock legend who can't walk, farewell show may be true farewell However, not everyone will be able to duplicate the rock star as all 10 cans are now sold out. It is unclear if Liquid Death will make more cans available. Osbourne is roughly two weeks away from his last performance. Back to the Beginning, a benefit concert in Birmingham, England on July 5, will mark Osbourne's final performance both on his own and with his band, Black Sabbath. Read More: Iconic metal band to reunite with original lineup for first time in 20 years The musician will be joined by his bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in two decades. Tickets sold out quickly, but fans can now purchase tickets to stream the concert online. Proceeds from the show will benefit charities like Cure Parkinson's, the Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice. Country music icon plans to bring luxury hotel to Nashville 'I don't want you there': Rock band's frontman bans Trump voters from shows Drummer fired twice from legendary band calls members 'insane' Rock singer calls brother's claims he sexually abused him 'wildly misleading' Shawn Mendes 2025 tour coming to Boston, where to buy tickets online Read the original article on MassLive.
BBC News
10 hours ago
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- BBC News
Birmingham's shrines to Black Sabbath and where to find them
More than 40,000 Black Sabbath fans will be making their way to Birmingham in July for what is being described as "the greatest heavy metal show ever", marking the last ever performance of the band. The gig will be the first time that the original line-up - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - have played together in 20 years. The day of metal will also see performances from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Halestorm, Anthrax and of people without tickets to the Villa Park event are expected to be in the city to soak up the are some of the sights and sounds visitors can enjoy. Ozzy the very heavy metal bull Fans entering Birmingham via New Street Station will get an indication of the city's links to the musical legend in the form of what started life as a huge piece of metal. The giant mechanical bull, which was the much-loved centrepiece to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, was officially named Ozzy and endorsed by the frontman himself. The 10m (33ft) high beast on the Grand Central concourse is a draw for selfies, and was unveiled in its home by Ozzy's wife Sharon in was originally made of aluminium but rebuilt using fire-retardant plastic and foam to ensure longevity in his prominent home. A real treat is when Ozzy also moves his head and swishes his tail every hour, from 08:15 to 19:15. Bostin' Black Sabbath murals A few metres away from the station, Navigation Street is home to the latest piece of street art dedicated to the Prince of by artist Mr Murals, the 40m (130ft) work depicts Ozzy and the band throughout the past seven decades. While creating the artwork, he was even caught off guard when he received a surprise visit from Sharon Osbourne during a trip to the city. Another mural, dating further back, can be found in the Digbeth area of the city. Head for the short stay car park at the city's coach station on Rea Street to take in this view. Visit the birthplace of heavy metal The next unmissable spot on the Black Sabbath tour is The Crown pub on Hill was here in1968 that the band, then named Earth, played their first gig. Visitors are unable to enter the building, which the owners say they plan to restore, but images of the band have been displayed on the pub's exterior. "I don't think there's any doubt that Birmingham can lay claim to being the birthplace of heavy metal," said Jez Collins, founder of the Birmingham Music artists to play at the venue have included Robert Plant, John Bonham, Judas Priest and Thin Lizzie, he said."It has an incredible story and heritage to tell."Free exhibitions will also be on show at the city's Museum and Art Gallery as well as Victoria Square. Fans can also visit Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens where a microphone and recording equipment used to make Sabbath's first studio recordings will be on show. Trace the musical history From The Crown you can trace the rise of Black Sabbath by walking past other venues they played, including "one of the great buildings of Birmingham", the Town Hall, added Mr Collins. "They'd have played at the Odeon, which is now just a cinema, and ended up at the Town Hall, which is two minutes from The Crown," he explained. "So you can plot their journey from a very, very small, intimate gig with 120 people into a bigger hall of a thousand, into a bigger hall where Led Zeppelin and Bob Dylan played." Pilgrimage to the bench Carrying on to Broad Street you'll find another picture opportunity at the Black Sabbath bridge and bench."The really cool thing about the bridge for me is that most of the bands that you love and have played in Birmingham in recent years have made a special pilgrimage to it," said Birmingham journalist and metal fan Kirsty Bosley. Pantera, who are playing the Villa Park show dubbed "Back To The Beginning", are among artists to have posted images recently of themselves at the landmark. "It's a lovely photo opportunity and you'll be able to see all the tagged photos that other bands and artists, which is really cool," she added. Take the Ozzy tram In 2016 the frontman graced his home city to name a Midland Metro tram Ozzy, with thousands turning out to welcome the star. It is still running in the city, but West Midlands Metro said it was unable to give an exact timetable of where it was running during the weekend, but advised fans to look out on its social media channels for information nearer the time. Get up the Villa With or without a ticket, taking a trip to Aston itself would be valuable for fans wanting to soak up the football club's shop would be among those helping "dress the city" in Sabbath colours for the weekend. During a walk around the area fans could also visit the schools band members Ozzy was a pupil Prince Albert Junior School while Geezer went to Holte Grammar, Mr Collins said."And if you want to have a bit to eat you can stop at the Barton Arms which is opposite what was called Newtown Leisure Centre," he added. "That's where they rehearsed the first two albums, Black Sabbath and Paranoid, but they would leave their rehearsals and go into the Barton Arms, and sit and have a pint." See 'amazing little music venues' Ms Bosley urged visitors not to forget "amazing little venues" across the city that have supported the heavy metal scene and will be putting on events. The Flapper on Cambrian Wharf and Scruffy Murphy's on Dale End are among those worth a visit."Spend a bit of time there, spend a bit of money there and get a real feel for the very thing that connects us, which is in this case heavy metal," she added. Sabbath's original manager, Jim Simpson, has also programmed performances dubbed the Visit of Oz across the city in pubs, bars and even a canal boat. "The eyes of the whole world are going to be upon us," added Ms Boswell, "and it's going to be really special".She said the city's heavy metal community normally "operates in dark spaces" but the weekend was an opportunity to "come into the light and be championed". "The vibe is just going to be impeccable, I know it."
New Straits Times
18 hours ago
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- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Ozzy Osbourne selling cans containing his DNA for fans to 'try cloning him'
LONDON: British rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is selling empty cans that he claims contain his DNA for £335 (RM1,920), suggesting fans can "try to clone him." AsiaOne reported yesterday that Osbourne has collaborated with Liquid Death on this unusual product, dubbed "Infinite Ozzy." Ten empty cans, from which Ozzy reportedly drank and then signed, have been re-sealed with the rocker's DNA supposedly "sealed inside." Liquid Death's PR team stated, "Once technology and federal law permit, fans can use this DNA to try to clone Ozzy in the future and enjoy him for hundreds of years to come." Ozzy is set to retire with a final performance at Black Sabbath's "Back To The Beginning" charity concert at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5. The 76-year-old rocker joked in a recent video clip, "Whatever you do, don't try freebasing it and never ever inject it." Ozzy admitted he's still unsure whether he'll perform standing up or seated, following multiple spinal surgeries. These surgeries are related to a 2003 quad bike accident at his Buckinghamshire home. A fall in 2019 displaced metal rods inserted into his back from that crash, which he said caused more complications than his Parkinson's disease. Ozzy was diagnosed with a mild form of Parkinson's in 2003 but didn't go public with the news until 2020. "Back To The Beginning" will feature performances from bands including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Anthrax, and Mastodon.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rock icon selling his DNA for £335 as he tells fans to ‘consume him'
Fans who get their hands on one of the cans are free to keep them as a collectible, consume what remains, or even attempt to clone him in future Wild Move Rock icon selling his DNA for £335 as he tells fans to 'consume him' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OZZY Osbourne is selling his DNA to fans for £335, telling fans to 'consume' him ahead of his final live performance. Black Sabbath singer Ozzy, 76, has teamed up with drinks brand Liquid Death to release ten cans of iced tea that he drank from, which have since been resealed and now contain traces of his DNA. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ozzy Osbourne is selling his DNA to fans for £335 Credit: Getty He is due to return to Birmingham next month for a farewell show at Villa Park. The gig, titled Back to the Beginning, will see Ozzy perform a short solo set before reuniting with bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in two decades. Fans who get their hands on one of the DNA-containing cans are free to use it however they like – keep it as a collectible, consume what remains, or even attempt to clone him in future. A spokesperson for Liquid Death said: 'Once technology and federal law permit, fans can use this DNA to try to clone Ozzy in the future and enjoy him for hundreds of years to come.' Ozzy appears to be on board with the idea, joking: 'Clone me, you b****rds.' This isn't his first collaboration with the brand. He previously fronted an ad campaign for Liquid Death's Death Dust electrolyte mix, warning viewers: 'Whatever you do, don't try freebasing it and never ever inject it. "And don't even think about boofing it, you little perverts.' Earlier this year, it was revealed Ozzy can no longer walk due to his Parkinson's disease. In an exclusive interview with Bizarre, his wife and manager Sharon said: 'He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Ozzy Osbourne announces final Black Sabbath gig as band reunite for 'greatest heavy metal show ever' with HUGE line up 'Parkinson's is a progressive disease. It's not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body and it's affected his legs. 'But his voice is as good as it's ever been.' Black Sabbath have sold more than 75million records since forming in 1968, while Ozzy has also released 13 solo albums. Profits from the gig are being shared between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and the Acorn Children's Hospice. It will reunite the original Black Sabbath line-up — Ozzy, Tony, bass player Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — for the first time in 20 years. 4 He is due to return to Birmingham next month for a farewell show at Villa Park Credit: Getty 4 It will reunite the original Black Sabbath line-up Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Rock icon selling his DNA for £335 as he tells fans to ‘consume him'
OZZY Osbourne is selling his DNA to fans for £335, telling fans to 'consume' him ahead of his final live performance. Black Sabbath singer Ozzy, 76, has teamed up with drinks brand Liquid Death to release ten cans of iced tea that he drank from, which have since been resealed and now contain traces of his DNA. 4 Ozzy Osbourne is selling his DNA to fans for £335 Credit: Getty He is due to return to Birmingham next month for a farewell show at Villa Park. The gig, titled Back to the Beginning, will see Ozzy perform a short solo set before reuniting with bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in two decades. Fans who get their hands on one of the DNA-containing cans are free to use it however they like – keep it as a collectible, consume what remains, or even attempt to clone him in future . A spokesperson for Liquid Death said: 'Once technology and federal law permit, fans can use this DNA to try to clone Ozzy in the future and enjoy him for hundreds of years to come.' read more on ozzy osbourne Ozzy appears to be on board with the idea, joking: 'Clone me, you b****rds.' This isn't his first collaboration with the brand. He previously fronted an ad campaign for Liquid Death's Death Dust electrolyte mix, warning viewers: 'Whatever you do, don't try freebasing it and never ever inject it. "And don't even think about boofing it, you little perverts.' Most read in Celebrity Earlier this year, it was revealed Ozzy can no longer walk due to his Parkinson's disease. In an exclusive interview with Bizarre, his wife and manager Sharon said: 'He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Ozzy Osbourne announces final Black Sabbath gig as band reunite for 'greatest heavy metal show ever' with HUGE line up 'Parkinson's is a progressive disease. It's not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body and it's affected his legs. 'But his voice is as good as it's ever been.' Profits from the gig are being shared between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and the Acorn Children's Hospice. It will reunite the original Black Sabbath line-up — Ozzy, Tony, bass player Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — for the first time in 20 years. 4 He is due to return to Birmingham next month for a farewell show at Villa Park Credit: Getty 4 It will reunite the original Black Sabbath line-up Credit: Getty 4 Earlier this year, Sharon says Ozzy can no longer walk due to his Parkinson's disease Credit: Getty
