Ozzy Osbourne Prevents Black Sabbath from Claiming No. 1 Spot
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne Dominate Rock and Hard Rock Charts
In a remarkable turn of events, two iconic names from the world of heavy metal – Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne – are making waves on the Billboard charts this week. Both artists are featuring prominently on multiple rock and hard rock rankings.
"Paranoid" by Black Sabbath has broken new ground, entering the top 10 on both the Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums rankings. Moreover, it has made its debut on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, advancing to the runner-up spot and marking the first time it has ever graced this chart's top 10.
Meanwhile, "The Essential Ozzy Osbourne" has surged from No. 9 to the top spot this week. This compilation of many of Ozzy's most successful singles prevents "Paranoid" from reaching the No. 1 spot on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart.
"Paranoid" by Black Sabbath is one of the band's most famous releases, and its resurgence is not limited to the United States. After a spike in popularity following Ozzy Osbourne's passing in July 2025, the album re-entered several other charts. In the UK, the title track "Paranoid" re-entered the Official Singles Chart at No. 32 and later climbed to No. 18. In Canada, "Paranoid" charted at No. 44 on the Canadian Hot 100, while in the Czech Republic, it appeared on the Singles Digital Top 100 chart.
In the US, Ozzy Osbourne's greatest hits compilation reached No. 7 on the US charts, marking its first Top 10 appearance. Interestingly, "Paranoid" was Black Sabbath's only album to top the UK Albums Chart until 2013, underscoring its significant historical chart presence.
Black Sabbath's album 13 was the only No. 1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums list for the group, spending two frames at the top in the summer of 2013. Meanwhile, Paranoid spent 23 frames on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, making 13 its longest-running success on this chart.
In summary, "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath has achieved a rare No. 1 on the US Hard Rock Albums chart once, with its title track and album resurging on multiple national charts in 2025 after a spike in popularity following Ozzy Osbourne's passing. On the other hand, "The Essential Ozzy Osbourne" has reached the No. 1 spot on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, preventing "Paranoid" from reaching the top position. Both artists continue to hold a strong presence on the rock and hard rock charts published by Billboard.
Celebrities Ozzy Osbourne and his former band Black Sabbath are dominating the entertainment scene, particularly the music charts, with their hard rock albums. For instance, Ozzy Osbourne's compilation album, "The Essential Ozzy Osbourne," reached No. 1 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart, while Black Sabbath's iconic album, "Paranoid," made its debut on this same chart.
