Followers hoping for a full-scale Black Sabbath reunion at Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell present could have to mood their expectations, with the heavy steel pioneer revealing he gained’t be enjoying a full set with the band.
Osbourne made the announcement on his Ozzy Speaks program on SiriusXM channel Ozzy’s Boneyard, the place he offered an replace as to his plans for the recently-announced “Again to the Starting” live performance.
Described as “the ultimate present” on the poster paintings, the lineup options each Black Sabbath and Osbourne alongside different large names equivalent to Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax. Different high-profile artists, equivalent to Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm and up to date Grammy Award-winners Gojira are additionally included.
“I’m not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath however I’m doing little bits and items with them,” Osbourne defined. “I’m doing what I can, the place I really feel snug.”
Osbourne hasn’t carried out a full set since Dec. 31, 2018 on the ultimate date of his No Extra Excursions tour. Simply two months later, the steel pioneer was recognized with Parkinson’s, and any plans for additional large-scale performances have been affected by quite a few cancellations and well being points
“I’m making an attempt to get again on my toes,” Osbourne added. “If you rise up within the morning, you simply leap away from bed. I’ve to steadiness myself, however I’m not lifeless. I’m nonetheless actively doing issues.”
These feedback observe with a earlier replace from Osbourne earlier this month, the place he advised listeners that he’s nonetheless soldiering on regardless of his myriad well being points.
“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,” he mentioned. “I could also be moaning that I can’t stroll, however I look down the street, and there’s those that didn’t do half as a lot as me and didn’t make it.”
Talking to the BBC following the announcement of the July live performance, Osbourne’s spouse and supervisor Sharon defined that the present was an opportunity for Osbourne to finish a profession which has been affected lately by quite a few cancellations and well being points.
“He’s doing nice. He’s doing actually nice,” she mentioned. “He’s so enthusiastic about this, about being with the blokes once more and all his pals. It’s thrilling for everybody.”
“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.”
