Ozzy Osbourne is back with a new record and more dogs, but no groupies.
Your new single “Let Me Hear You Scream” debuted on C.S.I: New York. Are you a fan of the show?
No, but I did watch that episode. It played when they had the fight in the room in jail. I mean, it’s always me – when there’s a riot in a jail, they play my f---ing songs.
Any plans to return to Australia?
We’re doing the most extensive world tour I’ve ever done – it's 18 months, all told. I’m sure we’re going to be in Australia. I love playing there.
Do you still attract groupies these days?
Next question...
Ever think about giving up the throne of darkness?
I’ve always said to [his missus] Sharon that if my audience dwindles and doesn’t wanna buy my records anymore, then I’ll know it's time to stop.
Did you ever watch the show?
I’ve seen a couple of episodes, but I don’t like watching myself on TV because I know what I’m thinking on the screen, which is, "Get me the f--- outta here!"
How well did you remember the booze and drug-fuelled years?
In my book
I am Ozzy, it says, "Other people may have seen this story completely differently to me, but it’s only my recollection of what I think happened." I did some pretty crazy stuff.
What’s the best rumour you’ve heard about yourself?
At one point, people were saying I wouldn’t go on stage until I’d killed 15 puppies. I did Madison Square Gardens [in New York] and there’d been a circus there before me, and it smelt like s--- because the animals were still under the bleachers. One of the stage managers invited me to come down and have a look at them, but this trainer guy says to me, "You can’t come in." I was like, "Are you f----ing joking? What am I gonna do, bite the head off a lion?"
What do you think of Ozzy Osbourne impressions?
I worked with a guy named John Culshaw who was imitating me on a TV advert for I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, and he was very funny. I did this ad and I tasted that stuff... have you ever tasted it? It’s f----ing shit – it’s like putting axle grease on a piece of toast! It’s f----ing vile.
How was the family vibe changed now the kids have their own careers?
When they left home, we just bought more dogs. I think we’ve got, like, 17 f---ing dogs now. It smells wonderful in my house at about 7am in the morning.
We hear Sharon’s planning to get her breast implants removed and give them to you.
Yeah, two jelly ones. I’m gonna throw them in the fire.
Sasha Perera
• Ozzy's latest album, Scream is out now and his tour to Australia is still to be confirmed by Sony Music Entertainment.
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