‘90s Rock Icons Took Ozzy Osbourne's Death So Hard, They've Canceled Tour Dates: ‘We Need Time to Grieve'
Perhaps no band, aside from Black Sabbath, has taken 's death as hard as Pantera.
The current touring lineup of the '90s chart-topping metal band includes , who may be best known as the guitarist in Osbourne's solo band. Given Wylde's closeness to Ozzy, it may not be too surprising to hear that Pantera has opted to cancel some live dates in wake of Osbouren's death.
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The band announced the decision to postpone and cancel some dates in a recent post on its official Instagram account.
'Ozzy wasn't just a legend who shaped the very foundation of heavy metal and inspired Pantera from the beginning — he was family. A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives both on and off the stage. The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music,' the post reads.
'In light of this profound loss, we need time and space to grieve — to be with our families, our crew, and each other as we process and honor the life of someone who meant so much to us,' it continues.
'Out of respect, and to allow members of our team the time to mourn, we will be rescheduling the following shows: July 28 - Saratoga Springs, NY → Tuesday, September 9, July 31 - Holmdel, NJ → Monday, September 8.'
The band also announced that it is canceling dates on July 29 in Gilford, N.H., Sept. 8 in Birmingham, Ala., and Sept. 10 in Virginia Beach, Va.
The band ended the post with, 'We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time.'Pantera covered the Black Sabbath song 'Planet Caravan' on their chart-topping 1994 album Far Beyond Driven.
The band is also no strangers to tragedy. On Dec. 8, 2004, the band's original guitarist, Dimebag Darrell, was shot and killed onstage during a show in Columbus, Ohio. His brother, Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, died of heart failure in 2018, leaving vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown the only surviving original members of the band.
'90s Rock Icons Took Ozzy Osbourne's Death So Hard, They've Canceled Tour Dates: 'We Need Time to Grieve' first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025
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