Metal Hammer magazine to publish Ozzy Osbourne collectors’ edition
Metal Hammer magazine, in partnership with Sharon Osbourne Management, is set to publish the first magazine officially endorsed by Ozzy Osbourne.
The collectable magazine, called ‘Metal Hammer Presents: Ozzfest’, is due to be released next month. It will coincide with heavy metal festival tour Ozzfest, which was organised by the Osbourne family 14 years ago.
Ozzfest will be held at London’s 02 Arena this year, returning to Britain for the first time since 2002. The special edition of Metal Hammer will include a themed magazine in an ‘OzzPack’ at the retail price of £7.99, along with an Ozzfest 2010 pin badge, and an Ozzy Osbourne ‘Scream’ mousemat.
The 132-page magazine will feature a complete history of the Ozzfest festival, and a 17-page interview with Ozzy about his life, career and latest album.
Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas said: “Aside from Ozzy being the most iconic frontman of the genre of heavy metal, he is its biggest personality. With one of the biggest heavy metal festivals, Ozzfest, returning to the UK, those who have felt a little left out from not having the festival for a few years are greatly anticipating it.”
Chris Ingham, group publisher for Future’s Classic Rock and Metal Hammer brands, said: “We couldn’t think of any better way to honour the man and the festival than issuing this unique collector’s edition, OzzPack”.