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4 hours ago
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‘90s Rock Icons Took Ozzy Osbourne's Death So Hard, They've Canceled Tour Dates: ‘We Need Time to Grieve'
'90s Rock Icons Took Ozzy Osbourne's Death So Hard, They've Canceled Tour Dates: 'We Need Time to Grieve' originally appeared on Parade. 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. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 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 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Ozzy Osbourne sent gut-wrenching final text to Black Sabbath guitarist before his death at 76
's longtime guitarist and close friend Zakk Wylde has revealed the heartbreaking final text he received from the rock icon before his death at age 76. The legendary Black Sabbath frontman passed away last week at his home in Buckinghamshire, just weeks after giving fans an emotional farewell at his final show. Wylde first joined Ozzy's world in 1987 and remained a key figure throughout the late singer's career, weaving in and out of his band during the '90s and early 2000s before officially rejoining him in 2017 for the No More Tours II tour — Ozzy's final run. He was also by the Prince of Darkness's side during his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2024, and again during his last-ever performance on July 5, 2025, in Birmingham, England. 'It was definitely pretty amazing. Seeing Oz onstage when Sabbath got done, that's the last time I saw him,' Wydle told Guitarist on Tuesday. Reflecting on the final time they spoke, Wylde added, 'Everybody and their mother were in the backstage dressing room and I just wanted to give him a break. I figured we'd see him later on – the next day or whatever. But no. 'The last text I got from Oz was saying, "Zakky, sorry, it was like a madhouse back there. I didn't see you." He goes, "Thanks for everything." It was just us talking, saying, "I love you, buddy." That was it.' Wylde went on to reflect on their decades-long bond, describing Ozzy as more than just a musical partner. 'Oz was just the best,' he said. 'I have my father, who was a World War II veteran; and then Ozzy, who was almost like an older brother. There was almost a 20-year age gap between us. With our relationship, there was the fun drinking – but if I ever needed advice, I could talk to him.' Despite their playful dynamic, Wylde said that when it came to making music, everything just clicked. 'It felt natural with Oz. Very rarely would things turn into a math equation, where you needed a manual to figure out a part. If that starts it's probably not going to happen.' He also recalled their instant chemistry when they first met — and how Ozzy's personality made him easy to connect with. 'It was – with all your friends in your life, lions attract lions, you know? And the hyenas you hang out with, that sorts itself out later! But Ozzy was the easiest-going, warmest guy. He was so easy to get along with.' Over the years, Wylde said Ozzy wasn't just a mentor, but a source of wisdom when life got messy. Meanwhile, Ozzy's grieving widow Sharon was surrounded by her children and thousands of devoted fans as she laid a single rose during an emotional farewell in Birmingham on Wednesday 'You're always gonna learn along the way. You trust somebody, then you get screwed on a business deal or whatever. And when anything would happen, Oz would be like, 'Oh, Zakk, I remember with Sabbath, this or that…' Things about thinking someone was a good guy, and they end up screwing you over. 'All of us live and learn on our own too, but Oz would always be there. He'd poke me in the eye and I'd be like, 'What was that for?' He'd say, 'Life's tough, that's why!' I'd go, 'Yeah, but I really didn't need that.' He'd go, 'Whatever – go make me a sandwich, and go light on the Coleman's!'' Meanwhile, Ozzy's grieving widow Sharon was surrounded by her children and thousands of devoted fans as she laid a single rose during an emotional farewell in Birmingham on Wednesday. The music legend was honored with a moving funeral procession through his hometown, where the cortege made a solemn stop at Black Sabbath Bridge — a symbolic site that quickly became a sea of flowers, tributes, and heartfelt cheers. Sharon stood alongside Ozzy's children — Jack, Kelly, and Aimee — as well as his eldest son Louis, from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. Together, they placed floral offerings and raised peace signs to the crowd, visibly touched by the outpouring of love. A live brass band, Bostin' Brass, led the cortege through the streets, playing stirring renditions of Black Sabbath classics like Iron Man, while emotional fans wept, clapped, and sang every word. Mourners had lined the route hours before the 1 p.m. start time, determined to say goodbye to the Prince of Darkness — the voice behind Paranoid, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, and a legacy that will echo forever.
The Sun
4 days ago
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Ozzy Osbourne's most outrageous moments from bat eating to meat throwing and feud with TV legend
SINCE shooting to fame as part of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne carved out a staggering career in the entertainment industry spanning almost 60 years. But this week, he sadly passed away "surrounded by family" at his home with his family after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's. 7 And with the world mourning the loss, it's impossible not to look back at the jaw-dropping moments that defined his one-of-a-kind career. Whether he was biting the head off a bat on stage, hurling raw meat into crowds, or feuding with TV royalty. Here's a look back at the most outrageous and iconic moments in the life of the rock legend. Bat-Biting (1982) 7 The singer - dubbed the Prince of Darkness - has always played up to his satanic image. So when a fan hurled what he thought was a rubber bat toy at him on stage in January 1982, he put its head in his mouth and chomped. Turned out it was in fact a real bat and he later recalled: 'Immediately, something felt wrong.' There was a foul taste, and he felt the severed head twitch in his mouth. The teenage bat-thrower later insisted it was already dead, but Ozzy always maintained he felt it moving. Ozzy's Death Metal (1995) 7 Wild rocker Ozzy had almost killed a man by tossing a TV out a hotel window whilst on his Retirement Sucks! tour in 1995. He was boozing with guitarist Zakk Wylde in Prague unaware of a smoker outside when he decided to throw a TV out of his hotel room. He recalled: 'I am in The Four Seasons and I am watching the TV and I go to Zakk, 'I have never thrown a f****** TV out of the window of a hotel room. Let's f****** do it'. 'So I ripped the window open, picked it up and threw it out of the f****** window. It landed on the floor and f****** exploded. It went like a bomb. 'Little did I know that there was a guy smoking a cigarette and I shudder to think if that had hit him on the head. I would have killed him stone f****** dead.' Meat Throwing (1980's) 7 In the Eighties, Ozzy took his fan interaction to a whole new level with a ritual as outrageous as it was unforgettable. The rock legend began hurling raw meat and animal parts into the crowd — all whilst encouraging fans to return the favour with whatever strange items they could sneak into the venue. One being the now-infamous bat incident and whilst some chalked it up to his on-stage theatrics, the truth was far more tongue-in-cheek. He revealed in his documentary The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne, the inspiration came from old slapstick films featuring custard pie fights. He said: 'It gave me this idea to throw, instead of pie, bits of meat and animal parts into the audience. 'I thought it was hilarious. (They'd throw back) sheep testicles, live snakes, dead rats, all kinds of things. Someone once threw a live frog onto onstage, it was the biggest frog I'd ever seen and it landed on its back.' TV Legend Feud (2002) 7 Back in 2002 Ozzy and his family created a reality show big enough to rival The Kardashians. The Osbourne's documented the ups and downs of the family's day to day life but not everyone had a good opinion about he show. Not yet disgraced TV host and comedian Bill Cosby slammed the MTV series as "not entertainment". Ozzy later revealed in his autobiography that Cosby had sent a letter scolding the family's use of foul language and supposed bad influence. Wife Sharon was quick to fire back with a letter of her own, pointing out that Cosby wasn't exactly a saint — especially after news of his extramarital affair surfaced in the late nineties. She also called out the hypocrisy of him clutching at straws over swearing whilst TV was drowning in violence. The Alamo (1982) 7 Back in 1982 a very drunk Ozzy was seen dressed in one of wife Sharon's gowns during a photo shoot near the Alamo — the iconic Texas landmark where outnumbered rebels made their famed last stand against the Mexican army. The Birmingham-born rocker was arrested at the site when he decided to publically urinate. He later returned to the landmark with son Jack with Ozzy admitting he wasn't sure if he actually peed on the memorial as he was "very inebriated". But Ozzy's fears were calmed once they were met by local councilman Robert Trevino who found Ozzy's old police report. He then revealed the star was only charged with public intoxication that day - and never with public urination or public indecency. Dove De-Capitation (1981) 7 A bat isn't the only thing The Black Sabbath Frontman bit into. Back in 1981, during a meeting with CBS Records to celebrate his new solo deal, Ozzy pulled one of the most bizarre stunts in music history. Hoping to make an impression, he arrived at the boardroom carrying two white doves. What was supposed to be a quirky gesture quickly turned into a PR nightmare when he suddenly grabbed one of the doves and bit it's head off. Spitting it onto the conference table in front of label executives and later reportedly did the same to the second dove, he admitted: 'They were all throwing up all over the place. People were freaked.' He was immediately thrown out from the building and whilst the label was appalled, the stunt only added to Ozzy's reputation as rock's most unpredictable wild man.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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Ozzy Osbourne Bassist Reflects on First and Final Shows: ‘I Owe That Man Everything'
Ozzy Osbourne Bassist Reflects on First and Final Shows: 'I Owe That Man Everything' originally appeared on Parade. 's 'Back to the Beginning' farewell show is history, but at least one musician who spent years as a member of Ozzy's solo band is still reflecting on the journey. , who has been the bassist in Alice in Chains for the last 20 years, took to Instagram on Monday, July 7 to share his thoughts about the weekend and his early days in Ozzy's band. 'My VERY FIRST Ozzy show I ever played was two nights at the old Mcgonagles punk club at 22 St. Anne st. In Dublin Ireland. January 11-12 1991,' he wrote. 'I decided that on my way home from playing the LAST show I'll ever play with Ozzy in Birmingham this past Saturday, I figured that I would swing by Dublin for a few days and reflect on those early days with Ozzy and Zakky,' he added, referring to his former bandmate, guitarist . 'The club is now a shitty posh clothing store. But I suppose it's logical that things change after 35 years. I'm sure going to miss playing with Ozzy. I owe that man everything. #ozzyosbourne' The caption was accompanied by a carousel of photos, including Inez standing in front of the 'posh clothing store' that was the site of McGonangles, as well as a handbill for that show that billed it as 'a live rehearsal,' along with three photos of the crowd at Saturday's 'Back to the Beginning' festival. At that show, Inez played a three-song set with Alice in Chains that included the band's hits 'Man in the Box' and 'Would?' as well as a cover of Black Sabbath's 'Fairies Wear Boots.' He later returned to the stage to back Ozzy—along with his fellow Ozzy solo band members drummer , guitarist Wylde and keyboardist —on a set of Ozzy solo hits that included such classics as 'Mr. Crowley,' 'Mama, I'm Coming Home' and 'Crazy Train.' Inez, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley, played in Osbourne's band from 1989 through 1993 after auditioning along with more than 50 other musicians to play bass for the heavy metal legend. He went on to have stints with Alice in Chains (1993-2002), Wylde's Black Label Society (2001-2004), Heart (2002-2006), and a second stint with the reunited Alice in Chains beginning in 2005. His followers offered him kudos for his journey with Osbourne in the comments on Instagram. 'As a big fan of AIC I couldn't be more proud of you Mike, you totally rock!!!!' wrote one. 'You were absolutely INCREDIBLE, I hope to cross paths with you and [Inez's wife] Sydney again as it was such a pleasure to meet and feed you both! The energy you brought to my day was epic! What an unbelievable experience. Much love ❤️,' added another. 'Was so amazing seeing you up there supporting Ozzy during his last solo set. Zak, Adam and Tommy crushed it with you… Hugely emotional, not a dry eye for anyone watching no doubt,' added another fan. Ozzy Osbourne Bassist Reflects on First and Final Shows: 'I Owe That Man Everything' first appeared on Parade on Jul 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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Ozzy Osbourne Gives Earth-Shaking Farewell at Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning
'Let the madness begin!' bellowed a mischievous Ozzy Osbourne from his bat-and-skull encrusted throne in front of a sold-out Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The Prince of Darkness had finally taken to the stage after a marathon of legendary metal bands paid homage to his life and work throughout the day for his and Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday, July 5. The Summer of Sabbath had been in full flow in Birmingham for weeks now, though. The proud home city of heavy metal rolled out the purple carpet for its most famous sons' homecoming. Boozers were decked with purple balloons and flags; murals were everywhere you looked; people donned Ozzy outfits, flooding the streets with battered T-shirts and denim jackets. It felt like a World Cup final for the metal fans who flooded in from every corner of the planet. More from Rolling Stone See Metallica, Guns N' Roses Cover Black Sabbath at 'Back to the Beginning' Concert Zakk Wylde Hopes Ozzy Osbourne Will Tour Again on a 'Mechanical Throne That Shoots Fire' Black Sabbath's Early Demos Will Be Released as 'The Legendary Lost Tapes' That carnival atmosphere hit the moment you stepped out of New Street Station, where fans gathered around the nearby Black Sabbath Bridge mural, which Osbourne and the band duly signed earlier in the week. We met one fan from London, who said he was on a Sabbath pilgrimage before the gates opened later in the day. 'I'm going around the city doing all of the sites like The Crown where they played their first ever show, the various exhibitions and Ozzy the Bull!' This of course was before you even made your way to Villa Park, the historic football ground housed in the working class suburb which was once home to the band's four members. Upon arrival, we were greeted by rumbles of distortion and a giant inflatable Ozzy who watched over his parish. Heading into the stadium, Cody Holl, a fan who traveled from Pennsylvania, was in a state of giddy delirium. 'It's Black Sabbath's last Sabbath,' Holl said. 'I've never seen them before and I told myself after that 2017 tour, I'm going no matter what, I just had to be here.' The heavy metal royalty who graced the stage throughout the day were clearly struck by a similar sense of awe, that's perhaps because Black Sabbath have shaped and influenced each and every one of them, from openers Mastadon right through to thrash veterans Anthrax and Lamb of God. The latter delivered an early standout moment with a cover of 'Children of the Grave,' which drew a gaping circle pit that formed on the pitch. The day was packed with such moments: For those lucky enough to get a ticket to the sold-out bash, the main challenge presented was bottling it all up. Even on this star-studded lineup though, there was always room for surprise as Yungblud joined the day's first supergroup set for a cover of 'Changes.' Stomping onstage with spit and venom, he dedicated the band's most heartfelt song to the late Liverpool striker Diogo Jota, who was killed in a car crash. 'We'd all collectively like to dedicate this next song to Diogo Jota. God bless Black Sabbath and God bless Ozzy Osbourne,' he declared before a heartfelt rendition that stopped the stadium in its tracks. Amid the palpable emotion there was also scope for the ridiculous as Blink-182's Travis Barker, Red Hot Chili Pepper's Chad Smith, and Tool's Danny Carey indulged in a drum-off fronted by Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello. That was before Billy Corgan and Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing entered the fray and tore into 'Breaking the Law.' The extravaganza rolled on with more legends including Alice in Chains, Gojira, Pantera, and Tool, who all seized their respective 30-minute sets. As the sun dipped under the clouds, Slayer took to the stage and produced the day's biggest moshpit so far, the kind that felt like dicing with death when entering as they shredded through genre-defining epics like 'Reign in Blood' and 'Angel of Death.' Guns N' Roses teed up the home stretch towards Metallica, Osbourne, and Sabbath. Having headlined this very venue themselves but a week prior, the rock giants were clearly loving life as they covered 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' before the iconic guitar intro of 'Welcome to the Jungle.' One of the most profound tributes to Sabbath came from Metallica's James Hetfield as he surveyed the thousands ahead of him. 'Without Sabbath there would be no Metallica, thank you boys for giving us a purpose in life,' he said before unleashing a career-spanning run of the band's biggest anthems. After a strobing montage of his glory days, Osbourne took to the stage and shot straight from the hip. 'It's so good to be on this fucking stage you have no idea,' he said before questioning, 'Have you had a good day today?' before the ominous organ intro of 'Mr. Crowley.' Osbourne was trembling with emotion as he sang the ballad 'Mama I'm Coming Home,' and the sense of meaning was almost unprecedented as he was back where it all began over 50 years ago. After a riotous rendition of 'Crazy Train,' he departed and returned for a condensed set with Black Sabbath, who arrived to the rain and church bell tolls of 'War Pigs.' It was pure theater as Osbourne clutched the microphone stand with OZZY tattooed upon his knuckles and sang that opening line that still speaks to the world today: 'Generals gathered in their masses…' Though confined to his chair, Osbourne writhed and wriggled like a man summoning every last inch of the hell-raising spirit still in him as he bowed out with 'Iron Man' and 'Paranoid.' 'Go fucking crazy, it's the last song,' he said before the latter and boy did the masses oblige. For all the false farewells and goodbyes in his career, there was something so final about this one that added a crushing poignancy to the night. The great tragedy is that so often such legends die before celebrations on this level can take place, yet by some great miracle or divine intervention Ozzy Osbourne was here to take his final bow with his own tribe. Ozzy Osbourne Set List 'I Don't Know''Mr. Crowley''Suicide Solution''Mama, I'm Coming Home''Crazy Train' Black Sabbath Set List 'War Pigs''N.I.B.''Iron Man''Paranoid' This story was originally published on Rolling Stone UK. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
