The Black Sabbath album Ozzy Osbourne wants to erase from history is Never Say Die!, released in 1978. This was the last album Osbourne recorded with the band before his departure, and it marks a tumultuous period for both the group and the iconic frontman.
In various interviews, Osbourne has expressed disdain for the album, calling it a low point in his career and describing the recording process as chaotic and miserable. The band was struggling with internal tensions, and Ozzy’s own personal struggles with addiction only exacerbated the dysfunction. The result was an album that felt disjointed and lacked the raw energy of their earlier work.
For Osbourne, Never Say Die! represents more than just a disappointing record—it reflects a difficult chapter in his life. He has referred to it as “very depressing,” citing the lack of inspiration and cohesion during the making of the album.
Despite the fact that it features some notable tracks, the general consensus, even among fans, is that it doesn’t stand up to the legacy of their earlier albums like Paranoid or Master of Reality. Osbourne’s desire to erase it from Black Sabbath’s history is tied to the painful memories it invokes, making it a record he’d rather forget.
