Ozzy Osbourne intends to make his next solo album as soon as Black Sabbath’s farewell tour is over, he’s said.

The vocalist has begun gathering ideas for the follow-up to 2010’s Scream, and aims to get into the studio as quickly as possible once he’s completed his Sabbath duties on February 4 next year.

Ozzy tells Metro: “I’m currently playing around with some song ideas. I have a few things jotted down, and once Black Sabbath is off the road, I’ll be heading into the studio with my band to get the songs recorded. Once it’s all in the can you can be sure to see me back on the road again.”

He adds: “The whole tour has been an emotional roller coaster. Though the one I am most aware of is the very last show ever in Birmingham, England.

“I’m sure it will be pretty emotional – but everything has to come to an end at some point, and it’s been an incredible journey.”

Meanwhile, Ozzy’s wife Sharon Osbourne says the singer had been having five affairs in the run-up to their split earlier this year.

She moved out of the family home after discovering his relationship with a celebrity hairdresser, which led to his admission that he was dealing with a sex addiction.

Sharon tells the Sunday Times: “Somehow drink and drugs is more acceptable, I think. When it’s a sex addiction, it’s embarrassing. He’s come out and admitted it, finally. It’s been going on for at least six year

“We’ve survived everything – drink, drugs and now women. He really wants to work on it. We’ll see.”

Ozzy recently reported that he was undergoing therapy for his latest addiction, and issued an apology to the women affected by his actions.

An auction of early Black Sabbath memorabilia will take place next month. Original drummer Bill Ward recently ruled out the chances of a return for their final shows in the UK next year.

– Teamrock.com