Douglas Schulz – The Conversation

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December 22, 2025

The ten best albums of 2025 – according to music experts

Hussein Boon, University of Westminster; Andrew J. Green, King's College London; Chris Waugh, Manchester Metropolitan University; Douglas Schulz, University of Bradford; Ellis Jones, University of Leeds; Eva Dieteren, Kingston University; Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester; Julia Toppin, University of Westminster; Samuel Murray, University of Leeds, and Stephen Ryan, University of Limerick

There are beautiful, melodic moments aplenty.

From working-class kid in Aston to the biggest name in heavy metal: Ozzy Osbourne at home. Trinity Mirror / Mirrorpix

July 23, 2025

Douglas Schulz, University of Bradford

Osbourne’s life was a testament to reinvention, grit, and the power of artistic authenticity

Celine Gittins and Tyrone Singleton performing in Black Sabbath – The Ballet. Johan Persson

October 5, 2023

Douglas Schulz, University of Bradford

The elegance of classical ballet beautifully coalesces with the gritty, aggressive nature of heavy metal music.