Iconic heavy metal band, legendary singer announce one final show
Ozzy Osbourne, 76, and Black Sabbath are reuniting to play a fund-raising concert in July, BBC is reporting.
The heavy metal band will headline a one-day festival in England, featuring others like Metallica, Pantera, Slayer and others.
Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward will all be a part of the performance. According to the report, Osbourne, who has been dealing with Parkinson’s and spinal injuries, will play a solo set.
“He’s doing great. He’s doing really great,” Sharon Osbourne, his wife, told BBC, confirming the news. “He’s so excited about this, about being with the guys again and all his friends. It’s exciting for everyone. …
“Ozzy didn’t have a chance to say goodbye to his friends, to his fans, and he feels there’s no been no full stop.
“This is his full stop.”
Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello told the BBC it would be “the greatest heavy metal show ever.”
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