A few weeks in the past, Ozzy Osbourne made a enormous announcement: He’ll reunite with the unique Black Sabbath lineup for what is going to probably be his closing efficiency. The present is going on within the band’s Birmingham hometown this summer time, and it’ll embrace performances from each Sabbath and solo Ozzy Osbourne. These units will headline a completely large steel competition known as Again To The Starting, which may also function performances from bands like Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Pantera, and Gojira, in addition to appearances from different onerous rock luminaries. At the moment, the competition good points two enormous names, whereas Osbourne himself is working to mood expectations about what he’ll do in that closing efficiency.
As Billboard stories, Ozzy Osbourne clarified what to anticipate for his efficiency in a current look on his SiriusXM present Ozzy’s Boneyard: “I’m not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath, however I’m doing little bits and items with them. I’m doing what I can, the place I really feel snug.”
It shouldn’t be any shock that the 76-year-old Ozzy Osbourne isn’t capable of maintain the stage for a complete set. In 2020, Osbourne introduced that he’s affected by Parkinson’s illness, and he’s had plenty of well being points lately. He retired from touring in 2023. On Ozzy Speaks, Osbourne stated, “I’m attempting to get again on my toes. Whenever you stand up within the morning, you simply bounce off the bed. I’ve to steadiness myself, however I’m not useless. I’m nonetheless actively doing issues… I’ve made it to 2025. I can’t stroll, however what I used to be considering over the vacations? For all my complaining, I’m nonetheless alive.”
Ozzy’s spouse and supervisor Sharon Osbourne not too long ago advised the BBC that Ozzy is “doing nice,” and she or he continued, “Ozzy didn’t have an opportunity to say goodbye to his associates, to his followers, and he feels there’s no been no full cease. That is his full cease.”
However should you’re going to the Again To The Starting fest, there’s a superb probability that you simply’ll get your cash’s price, whether or not or not Ozzy Osbourne can sing various songs. The competition has now added Weapons N’ Roses, Instrument, and Rival Sons. The all-star tribute that Tom Morello is placing collectively has added appearances from Dwelling Color’s Vernon Reid, Purple Scorching Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, Ugly Child Joe’s Whitfield Crane, ex-Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, and big-deal producer Andrew Watt. Additionally, if this issues to you, the present will likely be “hosted and compered by” Jason Momoa.
