Ozzy Osbourne’s memoir ‘Last Rites’ to reveal his untold story that he penned before his death

While the world mourns the heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne‘s death, his fans will soon have the chance to hear from him one last time as his memoir, ‘Last Rites’, is set to be released on October 7, 2025, as per a report.

Hachette Book Group had revealed on July 10 that the rock music legend’s book ‘Last Rites’ will be released with Grand Central Publishing, as per a Vice report.

Ozzy Osbourne’s Memoir ‘Last Rites’ Set for October Release

‘Last Rites’ is about Osbourne’s time performing in the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath, his marriage to wife Sharon Osbourne, his multiple health battles and much more, as reported by US Magazine.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Words For His Memoir

Osbourne is quoted saying in the teaser for his memoir that, “People say to me, if you could do it all again, knowing what you know now, would you change anything? I’m like, f— no. If I’d been clean and sober, I wouldn’t be Ozzy. If I’d done normal, sensible things, I wouldn’t be Ozzy. Look, if it ends tomorrow, I can’t complain. I’ve been all around the world. Seen a lot of things. I’ve done good… and I’ve done bad,” as quoted by Men’s Journal report.

The Prince of Darkness has reportedly had many ups and downs in the last few years of his life, and the description of ‘Last Rites’ pointed out that “In a matter of just a few weeks, he went from being hospitalized with a finger infection to having to abandon his tour and—all public life—as he faced near-total paralysis from the neck down,” as quoted in the report.

The lead vocalist of Black Sabbath’s memoir is expected to be an intimate look into the past years of Osbourne’s life as the description claims that “LAST RITES is the shocking, bitterly hilarious, never-before-told story of Ozzy’s descent into hell. Along the way, he reflects on his extraordinary life and career, including his marriage to wife Sharon, as well as his reflections on what it took for him to get back onstage for the triumphant Back to the Beginning concert, streamed around the world, where Ozzy reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates for the final time,” as quoted in the Men’s Journal report.

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Legacy of a Rock Legend Ozzy Osbourne

‘Last Rites’ description ends on the emotional aspect, which focuses on Osbourne’s larger-than-life legacy, as it mentions that, “Unflinching, brutally honest, but surprisingly life-affirming, Last Rites demonstrates once again why Ozzy has transcended his status as ‘The Godfather of Metal’ and ‘The Prince of Darkness’ to become a modern-day folk hero and national treasure,” as quoted in the report.

A Life of Accolades and Achievements

According to Hachette Book Group’s report, Osbourne was the Sunday Times bestselling author of I Am Ozzy (2009), who has been awarded many accolades during his career and in 2024 was inducted as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

FAQs

What is Ozzy Osbourne’s upcoming memoir called?
It’s titled Last Rites. It offers a deeply personal reflection on his life, career, and final years, as per the US Magazine report.

When will Ozzy Osbourne’s memoir be released?
The book is set to be published on October 7, 2025, as per a Vice report.

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