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New York Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Fans speculate which band Sharon Osbourne disinvited from husband Ozzy's Black Sabbath farewell gig
Speculation has been rife over which 'greedy' band Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon disinvited from his emotional last show with Black Sabbath. Ever since the former 'The Talk' co-host, who is also the heavy metal icon's manager, made the shocking revelation, fans of the rocker have been throwing out their educated guesses on which band got the boot. In a Reddit thread, fans theorized that Sharon disinvited either Mötley Crüe or Kiss from performing at the star-studded farewell concert. 5 Speculation has been rife over which 'greedy' band Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon disinvited from his emotional last show with Black Sabbath. Emma Trimble / SWNS 'My guess is Motley Crue,' wrote one person, while another expressed their relief at not seeing Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and John 5 rock out on the stage over the weekend. 'That would be one band I am glad to not have seen play this event,' they wrote, as another agreed, 'Yeah, having to sit through Axl was bad enough, having to endure Vince Neil too would have been double the pain.' Another added fuel to the fire, writing, 'I think it's Motley Crue because they made so much money on there(sic) Farewell tour and said they were all of a sudden they want to come back for another cash grab and that's when Mars left the band. Even if they have money. They need more.' However, other fans theorized that it was actually Kiss who were kicked off the last 'Crazy Train.' 5 Black Sabbath's 'Back to The Beginning' concert took place on July 5. PopeHat ân Vestments Inc./X 'I'm thinking KISS. The most greedy band on the planet,' one person wrote. Another added, 'I seen something about them referring to Kiss. That's my bet also.' 'KISS, had to be KISS. Gene Simmons is all about that money,' a third added. 5 In a Reddit thread, fans theorized that Sharon disinvited Mötley Crüe from performing at the star-studded farewell concert. Getty Images 5 Other fans speculated that the band in question was Kiss. Getty Images KISS last performed together in December 2023 at Madison Square Garden, where the band held its final show of their career as part of the 'End of the Road Tour.' While others speculated that the band in question was Iron Maiden and Megadeth, Sharon had previously denied that Iron Maiden were disinvited from the event in an interview with Metal Hammer. Elsewhere, Sharon's daughter, Kelly Osbourne, denied that Megadeath was the correct answer, writing, 'Nope! Not him!' in the comments section of an Instagram post from Metal Addicts last month. The rumor mill has been in full swing since Sharon made the revelation, saying the group was booted because they wanted to cash in on Ozzy's final farewell. 'It's not the time to make a profit,' she told Billboard ahead of last Saturday's event. 'After the show, I'll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked.' 5 Ozzy Osbourne performs at Black Sabbath's 'Back to The Beginning' concert on July 5, 2025. Greg Draven/X Black Sabbath — consisting of Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward — held their star-studded goodbye concert 'Back to the Beginning' at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England, where the band was formed in 1968. The gig featured additional performances by Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon and Rival Sons.
Daily Mirror
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne could make surprise return to the stage after huge farewell gig
Black Sabbath star played his final gig at special Birmingham show at the weekend - but we can reveal exciting move which could see him perform again Ozzy Osbourne may have bowed out at his farewell show but it might not be the last time you see the Black Sabbath star perform. The band have trademarked their name in virtual reality, which means they could return on stage as holograms. ABBA have already used avatars for their London show, Voyage, which has been running since 2022 and features younger versions of themselves. Black Sabbath filed documents 20 years ago and could do the same. These papers trademark use of 'production and presentation of animation and other special effects'. A number of other artists have taken similar action. Ozzy, 76, who has Parkinson's, performed his final gig with Black Sabbath in Birmingham on Saturday. The singer had to sit on the stage at Villa Park, a stone's throw from his terraced childhood home, as he ran through five solo hits including Mr Crowley and Crazy Train. Then he was joined by the original Sabbath line-up of guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward. The group – credited with inventing heavy metal after forming in 1968 – played together for the first time in 20 years for the Back To The Beginning concert. They finished with War Pigs, N.I.B, Iron Man and Paranoid. An emotional Ozzy said: 'You have no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.' This week, one of his pals said Ozzy was plotting a new album and in April wife Sharon, 72, when asked if she would consider an ABBA-style return for him, said: 'Sure I would, yeah. ' Technology keeps moving on and on. You can do incredible things now, so what you could do in five years will be even better. You never know what the opportunities are.' The show features avatars of a young Bjorn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Falt- skog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Benny Andersson performing hits like Dancing Queen and Waterloo. It launched in 2022, but is still one of the capital's top attractions. KISS have unveiled digital versions to replace them when they stop touring. The estates of late stars George Michael, Freddie Mercury and Tina Turner have also filed papers with digital plans. Queen guitarist Brian May said his band has talked "very seriously" about holograms of Freddie - but he won't be an avatar while the rest of the group is having the days of their lives. He said: "While we're here I want to play live. I don't want to be a hologram. I want to be me." Last year Oasis filed paperwork to secure trademarks that would cover "virtual music group" and "avatars". Noel Gallagher previously said he'd up for the band returning as holograms after being amazed by ABBA's avatars. He said: "It was great - an hour-and-a-half gig. The holograms looked that real I thought they were actors. The way they walk to the stage is so realistic." He told pal Matt Morgan's podcast: "If anybody wants to do an Oasis one, give us a shout. I would be bang up for it. Come up with a figure and I'll say yes or no."
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose finally meet
Iconic hard rockers Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose met for the first time over the weekend. The encounter left both singers starstruck. 'My first time meeting Axl Rose, at my age you don't get to meet many legends,' Osbourne captioned a photo of himself with the Guns N' Roses frontman posted to Instagram Monday. 'Seriously an utter gentleman.' The overdue introduction came after Osbourne's band Black Sabbath played what's being billed as their final show in Birmingham, England, where the group formed in 1968. Guns N' Roses was part of Saturday evening's show, which also included performances from heavy metal bands including Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. 'Met Ozzy!!' Rose posted on X. 'Crazy we'd never met b4!! He was really great!!' Black Sabbath hadn't performed together in 20 years. Osbourne, 76, has dealt with medical issues as of late. Rose, 63, acknowledged in his social media post the 'Crazy Train' crooner faces and overcame the challenges accompanying Saturday night's big show. 'HE DID IT!!' Rose declared. More than 40,000 fans cheered on Osbourne and his guests at Villa Park in central England, according to Variety. The heavy metal pioneer announced in January 2020 he was battling Parkinson's disease.
San Francisco Chronicle
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
After decades of tension, Axl Rose and James Hetfield meet again at Black Sabbath's final show
Metallica's James Hetfield and Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose shared a quiet reunion backstage at Black Sabbath's farewell concert over the weekend — a rare moment for two metal giants whose infamous 1992 tour ended in conflict and chaos. 'Back to the Beginning' at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, July 5, marked the final performance of Black Sabbath and its frontman, Ozzy Osbourne. The sold-out show, hosted by 'Aquaman' star Jason Momoa, drew more than 40,000 fans and a jaw-dropping lineup of rock royalty, including Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Steven Tyler, Ronnie Wood, Billy Corgan, Sammy Hagar, Fred Durst and others. — Axl Rose (@axlrose) July 6, 2025 The two hadn't been known to share much common ground since their tumultuous co-headlining tour in 1992, which famously derailed in Montreal when Hetfield was injured by pyrotechnics and Rose cut Guns N' Roses' set short, triggering a riot. Reflecting on the debacle in a 2013 interview with Howard Stern, Hetfield didn't mince words. 'Guns N' Roses stood for everything we didn't like,' he said. But on Saturday, old grievances seemed to melt away. Metallica delivered a blistering six-song set, including Black Sabbath covers like 'Hole in the Sky' and 'Johnny Blade.' Guns N' Roses followed with a punchy 25-minute tribute, performing four Black Sabbath tracks as a five-piece — the band's first time playing without keyboardist Dizzy Reed and multi-instrumentalist Melissa Reese in 35 years. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne) Then came the night's emotional climax: Osbourne, 76, took the stage solo for five songs. 'Are you ready?' Osbourne shouted. 'Let the madness begin!' Seated in a black leather throne, the 'Crazy Train' singer, who has been living with Parkinson's disease, rallied the audience with trademark charm. He was later joined by original Black Sabbath bandmates — guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward — for a final four-song farewell. It was the first time in 20 years the original lineup had performed together. As the last notes rang out, a cake was brought on stage and fireworks erupted above Villa Park, signaling the end of a historic night. 'This is the last song ever,' Osbourne told the crowd. 'Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I love you.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ozzy Osbourne (@ozzyosbourne) 'Wow!! What an EVENT!! Extremely overwhelming!! … MET OZZY!! (Crazy we'd never met b4!!),' he said after the concert. 'Was hard as I imagine for anyone to watch his struggles while at the same time everyone was rooting for him n' massively respecting the challenges he took head on n' HE DID IT!!!!' Osbourne responded in kind. 'My first time meeting Axl Rose,' he wrote on Instagram, 'at my age you don't get to meet many legends, seriously an utter gentleman.'
Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ozzy Osbourne bows out with Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath thrilled tens of thousands of fans in an emotional farewell gig in Birmingham following a day packed with tribute sets from a star-studded lineup, reported Reuters. Nearly six decades after helping pioneer heavy metal with an eponymous song that enthralled and frightened audiences, Black Sabbath returned to their home of Aston for Back to the Beginning, at Villa Park stadium. The one-off gig, with profits going to charity, was billed as Osbourne's last performance, five years after the 76-year-old "Prince of Darkness" revealed he had Parkinson's disease, which has made him unable to walk. One of music's wildest frontmen, who once chewed off the head of a bat on stage, Osbourne performed sitting on a black throne, at times appearing to tear up before an adoring crowd which lapped up hits including Crazy Train. "You've got no idea how I feel. Thank you from the bottom of my heart," Osbourne said. Earlier, over a dozen acts including Metallica, Slayer, Tool and Guns N' Roses paid tribute to Black Sabbath and performed to a sea of fans in black band T-shirts who headbanged, moshed and crowd-surfed through a long day of rock and metal music. "Without Sabbath there would be no Metallica. Thank you, boys, for giving us a purpose in life," Metallica frontman James Hetfield said. Some of rock music's biggest names appeared on stage, including the Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Megadeth's David Ellefson, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello, who was also the event's musical director. Morello told Metal Hammer magazine earlier that his goal had been to create "the greatest day in the history of heavy metal as a salute to the band that started it all". The gig united Sabbath's original lineup of Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward for the first time in 20 years. Some fans cried and many said they felt emotional. One of them was Runo Gokdemir, a teacher from London, who said he had sold a car for 400 pounds ($546) to pay for a ticket. "I love Ozzy that much," he told Reuters. "When I had a tough time in my teenage years, I listened to Black Sabbath, and Ozzy has got me through a lot." Ozzy finished his solo set and returned with Black Sabbath, including a shirtless Ward, to perform four of their biggest hits including Paranoid and Iron Man.
