Ozzy Osbourne was looking to make another album before he died and was in active talks with Zakk Wylde about working on it, according to the iconic metal guitarist.

In a recent conversation with NJ.com, Wylde reflected on his final communications with Ozzy. Wylde said that, despite all of his health issues, the singer was trying to “stay positive” and focus on the future. “Just figured we’ll do the gig. Then, who knows?” He said, referring to the final Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath concert, Back to the Beginning. The highly anticipated event was held just weeks before the legendary frontman’s passing.

Wylde revealed that Ozzy had texted some ideas for a follow-up to his 2022 album, Patient Number 9, which Wylde performed on, along with nearly all of Ozzy’s studio albums from 1988’s No Rest

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