Some weeks, choosing the music is the easy part. Knowing where to stop is the problem. This Friday brings two albums we’ve already been spending plenty of time with, a promising solo debut, the return of gothic rock royalty and another encounter with heavy metal’s most unmistakable voice. From Ozzy’s final bow to a Nottingham band revealing an unexpected side of themselves, here are six tracks worth making room for this week. Ozzy Osbourne – “Mr. Crowley” (Live at Back to the

British heavy metal legends Saxon have released “Medusa”, the second single from their upcoming studio album Gods of Thunder, arriving on 22 January 2027 via Silver Lining Music. The band have also announced a new run of European dates for 2027 and revealed that Armored Saint will join them as special guests on the previously announced UK and Ireland leg of their Gods of Thunder – World Tour. Inspired by the Gorgon of Greek mythology, whose gaze could turn mortals to stone, “