description Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin Overview
The Ultimate Sin is a 1986 solo studio album by English heavy metal vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. It features guitarist Jake E. Lee and includes the singles Shot in the Dark and The Ultimate Sin. The record was produced by Ron Nevison and also credits bassist Phil Soussan, drummer Randy Castillo, and keyboardist Mike Moran.
It represents Osbourne's mid-1980s studio work and is intended for listeners interested in his solo heavy metal catalog.
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Who played guitar on Ozzy Osbourne's The Ultimate Sin?
Jake E. Lee, and it was his final studio album with Ozzy Osbourne. Zakk Wylde took over guitar duties on the next album, 1988's No Rest for the Wicked.
What singles came from The Ultimate Sin?
'Shot in the Dark' and the title track were both released as singles, with 'Shot in the Dark' becoming one of Ozzy's signature 1980s songs. The album was produced by Ron Nevison.
Did Metallica open for Ozzy on The Ultimate Sin tour?
Yes — Metallica, touring behind Master of Puppets, opened for Ozzy in 1986 on the Ultimate Sin tour. The pairing is remembered as a landmark tour for both bands.
Why is The Ultimate Sin hard to find on CD?
The album reportedly sat out Ozzy's early-2000s remaster campaign, leaving it out of print on physical CD in many markets for years. Its singles remain widely available on streaming services.
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