Days after the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, the “Prince of Darkness,” the most comprehensive Italian biography of the rock icon returns to bookstores. Titled “Ozzy la storia” and authored by Ken Paisli, the work will be released on Wednesday, August 6 by Il Castello as part of its Chinaski series.
With prior editions sold out, Paisli presents a new version updated to 2025, featuring an extensive photo gallery. The biography chronicles Osbourne’s turbulent life and artistic journey in full for the first time—from his impoverished Birmingham childhood and rebellious youth, through pub performances, global fame with Black Sabbath, and his acclaimed solo career—synthesizing authoritative sources on the rock legend.
Paisli employs a sharp, direct style to dissect Osbourne’s life, culminating in Black Sabbath’s final major concert and the artist’s recent death. The closing passages investigate claims of euthanasia, presenting corroborating evidence.