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Legacy of a Madman: A tribute to the Prince of Darkness takes place later this month

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery are hosting a one-day event in honour of late Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.

Legacy of a Madman: A tribute to the Prince of Darkness – which is in addition to the Museum's ongoing Ozzy Osbourne: Working Class Hero exhibition – will take place on July 25 in the Industrial Gallery.

"Legacy of a Madman is a free memorial and legacy event celebrating the lives, music and cultural impact of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath," say the organisers. "Created in partnership with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, the event brings together fans, musicians and the wider community to celebrate Birmingham's place as the birthplace of heavy metal and honour the artists who inspired generations around the world."

The event is being held in conjunction with a pair of guided walks, which will take participants through some of the most significant landmarks in Ozzy's story, before arriving at BMAG for two hours of live music.

The walk departs from BMAG at 10am on the 25th, with a second leaving at noon, and will visit the Black Sabbath Bridge and the Black Sabbath Bench, the Black Sabbath mural on Navigation Street, Ozzy the Bull at New Street Station, and the Crown Pub, widely recognised as the birthplace of Black Sabbath. The live music runs from 2pm to 4pm, and an after-party will follow.

The event's organisers include Children Of The Grave Bookings, an organisation dedicated to the preservation of Birmingham's musical heritage, and the UK branch of the Black Label Society, who organised the fan memorial held just days after Ozzy's passing in July 2025.

For more information, visit the Children Of The Grave Bookings Instagram page.

To learn about what inspired the theme for OZZY OSBOURNE's PATIENT NUMBER 9 album, look no further than the 26-page comic book available solely in some limited-edition album packages. Featuring a story by Todd McFarlane and illustrations by Jonathan Glapion (the beautiful haunting interior pages were painted by Glapion with a striking cover provided by McFarlane), the comic book was initially available only in record stores and online.
The story tells how OSBOURNE is trapped in an asylum with no way out, he's tortured by the doctors, abused by the patients, and hunted by a horrific creature born from his shattered mind. The comic book serves as the prequel to the McFarlane-directed video for the album's first single and title track "Patient Number 9."

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Black Sabbath forever

How time flies! It's already been a year since that legendary "Back to the Beginning" concert.

That look!

Ozzy with producer Stephen Thompson. And... what's up with that rag doll in the second photo? lmao.

Birmingham Museum to host one-day event in honour of Ozzy Osbourne

"'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' was unsettling soundtrack for those brave souls who weren't afraid to face fate with a twisted smirk on their lips." (с)

"'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' was unsettling soundtrack for those brave souls who weren't afraid to face fate with a twisted smirk on their lips." (с)

This whole look and these boots? Top tier.

How Todd McFarlane's Comic Book Brought the Haunting Theme of Ozzy's 'Patient Number 9' to Life

Ozzy Osbourne and Bon Jovi. Moscow, 1989

Let's talk about the Ultimate Sin era - arguably the most divisive period in Ozzy's career. Where do you stand on it? I'm curious about your take on the album itself, the music videos, the overall look and feel, and of course, the band lineup at the time.

Damn! Sometimes these random paparazzi shots actually come out looking pretty badass.

I don't really know why, but this photo cracks me up so much. Especially Bill's face

Okay, but an important question. Curly hair, straight hair, or tied back?

NMT era 🔥

This is the first time I've seen this concert album. It seems to be an official Japanese release. The cover art is just awesome!

Very rare footage from a 1982 show at the Ritz. Ozzy, whose hair had started growing back after he'd completely shaved his head, performing 'Fairies Wear Boots,' later released on Speak of the Devil.

Ozzy with Tenacious D 🤪 🦇

Who do you think is the best drummer that ever played with Ozzy in his solo career?

Young Ozzy rocking heels.