Unreleased Ozzy Osbourne Songs May Surface, Producer Says

Andrew Watt, the Grammy-winning producer behind Ozzy Osbourne’s final two albums, has revealed that unreleased songs recorded with the metal legend still exist. The tracks were created in the months leading up to Osbourne’s death in July 2025, just 17 days after his historic Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham, England. While Watt has remained tight-lipped about details, he hinted that the music may eventually see the light of day.

A Final Listening Session

The last time Watt heard the unreleased material was the night before Osbourne’s Back to the Beginning show at Villa Park on July 10, 2025. The producer recalled a poignant evening spent with Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, in a Birmingham hotel room. "We sat and listened to the stuff that we’d made, and made notes," Watt told Rolling Stone. "That and the next day were the last times I got to see him. But we had a beautiful listening session and talked about a lot of stuff."

Watt described the songs as having been "made for a specific reason," though he declined to elaborate further. The emotional weight of the material is clear—he admitted the tracks are "hard for me to listen to" in the wake of Osbourne’s passing. Still, he suggested there were "kind of" plans to release them, leaving fans hopeful that Ozzy’s final musical gifts might one day be shared.

The Legacy of a Metal Icon

Ozzy Osbourne’s influence on rock and metal is immeasurable. As the frontman of Black Sabbath, he helped birth heavy metal in the 1970s before launching a solo career that spanned five decades. His final two albums, Ordinary Man (2020) and Patient Number 9 (2022), both produced by Watt, proved he could still deliver raw, powerful music even in his 70s. The latter earned him a Grammy for Best Rock Album, capping a career filled with accolades and groundbreaking moments.

Watt himself has spoken about how Osbourne’s mentorship changed his life. A pop producer before working with Ozzy, Watt credits the "Prince of Darkness" with launching his rock career. "If Ozzy Osbourne chose you, he gave you a career," Watt said. "He was the first one. And… he chose Randy Rhoads. He chose Zakk Wylde; Jake E. Lee." Since Osbourne’s passing, Watt has continued to shape the rock landscape, producing albums for Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop, and the Rolling Stones.

What’s Next for the Unreleased Music?

The fate of the unreleased songs remains uncertain. While Watt’s comments suggest a possible release, no official announcement has been made. Fans can only speculate about the nature of the tracks—whether they were intended for a new album, a special project, or something else entirely.

For now, Osbourne’s legacy is being celebrated through other means. The documentary Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning, which chronicles the band’s final concert, premiered in Los Angeles on October 14, 2026, with a wide release following on October 28. The film offers a chance to relive Ozzy’s last performance, a bittersweet reminder of his enduring impact on music.

How Fans Can Honor Ozzy’s Memory

Until more details about the unreleased songs emerge, fans can pay tribute to Ozzy in several ways: - Watch Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning: The documentary captures the band’s final show, featuring performances of classic tracks like "Paranoid," "Iron Man," and "War Pigs." - Stream his discography: From Blizzard of Ozz to Patient Number 9, Ozzy’s solo work and Black Sabbath’s catalog remain essential listening. - Visit Birmingham: The city where Ozzy’s final concert took place holds a special place in his story, from his early days with Sabbath to his last performance at Villa Park.

Ozzy Osbourne’s music has always been about defying expectations, and the possibility of new material—even posthumously—would be a fitting final chapter for a legend who never stopped creating.