Guardian Music — Heavy metal was born in the Black Country when its furnaces still blazed. Now the area is celebrating its heritage – with a raft of gigs and exhibitions. Stuart Jeffries straps on a Flying V and goes back to his rootsWhen Mark Titchner was a boy, h... more info

ContactMusic — Rock matriarch Sharon Osbourne is taking a week off work after falling sick with a mystery illness. Ozzy Osbourne's wife began experiencing with flu-like symptoms on Friday (01Jul11) and suffered throughout America's Independence Day weekend (02-03Ju... more info

ContactMusic — Kelly Osbourne has paid tribute to her mum and dad Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne on Twitter. com as they celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary. The pair wed on America's Independence Day (04Jul) in 1982 and their thoughtful daughter decided to honour t... more info

ContactMusic — Kelly Osbourne thinks her parents are the "definition of true love". The 26-year-old star - whose mum and dad are Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne - praised the couple's 30-year marriage, and wished them a happy anniversary. Writing on her twitter page,... more info

ContactMusic — Reformed hellraiser Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he was once hooked on banana splits. The former Black Sabbath frontman admits he has an addictive personality and has fought a long battle with drink and drug problems. He has now confessed that during t... more info

ContactMusic — Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are offloading another one of their properties, putting their Los Angeles mansion on the market for a cool $12. 9 million (8. 1 million). The former Black Sabbath frontman and his manager wife have decided to sell their Calif... more info

Altsounds — Three new clips have recently been uploaded to Ozzy's YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/OzzfestVideo)channel, featuring Randy Rhoads sister and brother, Kathy and Kellie, and former Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde, reminiscing about the times they ... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Ozzy Osbourne keeps the romance alive with his wife Sharon when he's away on tour by sending her "dirty messages". The former Black Sabbath frontman is currently performing at festivals throughout Europe while Sharon stays at home in Los Angel... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Gene Simmons and Sharon Osbourne have ended their long-standing family feud after the Kiss frontman apologised for a past hurtful tirade on live TV. Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne's manager/wife have been locked in a bitter war of words for years a... more info

The Quietus — See the Prince of Darkness tomorrow at Hammersmith Apollo more info