The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) Ozzy Osbourne and a LEGACY OF METAL, Fit For A King ALBUM REVIEW, & MORE! | SOTS Podcast 7/28/25
Jul 28, 2025
Sam and Marcos pay tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting on his immense influence in metal. They dive into Paramore's re-release news and Hayley Williams's solo track debut. The hosts discuss the harm of crowd surfing at shows and explore new tunes from Don Broco, Caskets, and Silent Planet. They take a close look at Fit For A King's latest album, highlighting themes of power and loneliness, while also debating standout tracks. Expect laughter and insightful critiques throughout!
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Ozzy's Farewell United The Scene
- Ozzy Osbourne's final Black Sabbath performance created a widespread, heartfelt celebration across the metal community.
- The timing and charity impact made his farewell feel like a meaningful, full-circle ending.
Legacy Artists Gain Momentum Off-Cycle
- Paramore's streams and reissues show legacy artists keep growing via anniversaries and peripheral events.
- Hayley Williams premiering solo work on a local NPR station signals alternative release strategies beyond mainstream platforms.
Band Returns Mirror MCU-Like Crossovers
- Bands like A Lot Like Birds returning with new lineups highlight constant project reshuffling in the scene.
- The hosts compare modern band comebacks to messy cinematic crossovers, underlining genre and lineup fragmentation.