Bark at the Moon was released in 1983 as the title track of Ozzy Osbourne's third solo album, following his departure from Black Sabbath and establishing his separate hard-rock identity. Its memorable riff and theatrical, werewolf-inspired music video helped make it one of his signature songs, and it has remained a staple of classic rock radio and metal playlists ever since. Online, short clips of the track are now reused for dramatic reveals, spooky edits and nostalgic eighties montages, keeping the song familiar to listeners who may never have heard the full album.