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New revelation that Sharon Osbourne made in the new paramount documentary “Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape from now”. In it she describes an event that almost became a tragedy. Her husband, the recently deceased Ozzy Osbourne, tried to attack him with a fork at his first meeting with Ronnie James Dio.
The documentary, which celebrates its premiere on October 7, is illuminating the last years of the “Prince of Darkness”. In addition to interviews with Sharon Osbourne and close friends, there are also companions who talk about Ozzy’s health and self -reflection.
The film draws a portrait of the man who not only shaped music history, but also founded the modern reality TV.
Rivalry between two metal legends
A central moment of the documentary shows Sharon how she talks about the old hostility between Ozzy and Ronnie James Dio – a rivalry that has been smoldering from Black Sabbath in 1979. At that time, Dio took over the vocal item and led the band to a new era while Ozzy started his solo career. What was intended as a musical realignment turned into a personal conflict that lasted for decades.
Sharon reports that Ozzy started to deal with DIO’s work in his last few years. During his illness, she caught him one day when he looked at interviews by the late singer on YouTube. When asked why he was doing this, Ozzy replied: “I feel terrible. I never really knew him. The first time I met him, I wanted to stab him with a fork.”
From hatred to late repentance
This bizarre anecdote marks the turning point in the ratio of the two musicians. For decades, ice age was between them. However, according to Sharon, Ozzy has developed compassion and admiration for his former rival in his recent years. After Dio’s death in 2010, he expressed publicly that the metal had “lost one of his greatest voices”.
In an interview of 2022, Ozzy admitted that he had made peace with the decision of his former band members – Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler. In retrospect, he even described DIOS engagement at Black Sabbath as “the best thing the band could happen”. The new voice made it possible for the band to put a “fresh start” instead of looking for a copy of its own style.
Misunderstandings and late reconciliation
After Ozzy’s death in July 2025, Vinny Appice, long -time drummer from Dio, spent his say and made it clear that the rivalry between the two musicians was actually far less hostile than many believed. “Ozzy often spoke with affection about Ronnie,” said Appice. “A lot was inflated on the Internet. In fact, they liked themselves – and there are even photos that show.” This late knowledge adds a conciliatory chapter to Black Sabbath’s long history.