A few weeks in the past, Ozzy Osbourne made a big announcement: He’ll reunite with the unique Black Sabbath lineup for what’s going to probably be his ultimate efficiency. The present is occurring 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 fully large steel pageant referred to 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 arduous rock luminaries. Immediately, the pageant positive aspects two big names, whereas Osbourne himself is working to mood expectations about what he’ll do in that ultimate efficiency.
As Billboard reviews, Ozzy Osbourne clarified what to anticipate for his efficiency in a latest 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 comfy.”
It shouldn’t be any shock that the 76-year-old Ozzy Osbourne isn’t in a position to maintain the stage for a complete set. In 2020, Osbourne introduced that he’s affected by Parkinson’s illness, and he’s had a variety of well being points lately. He retired from touring in 2023. On Ozzy Speaks, Osbourne mentioned, “I’m making an attempt to get again on my toes. While you rise up within the morning, you simply bounce off the bed. I’ve to stability myself, however I’m not lifeless. I’m nonetheless actively doing issues… I’ve made it to 2025. I can’t stroll, however you already know 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 instructed the BBC that Ozzy is “doing nice,” and he or she continued, “Ozzy didn’t have an opportunity to say goodbye to his pals, to his followers, and he feels there’s no been no full cease. That is his full cease.”
However for those who’re going to the Again To The Starting fest, there’s a excellent likelihood that you just’ll get your cash’s value, whether or not or not Ozzy Osbourne can sing quite a lot of songs. The pageant has now added Weapons N’ Roses, Device, 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 can be “hosted and compered by” Jason Momoa.
