Metallica paid tribute to their friend, Ozzy Osbourne, calling him a 'hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor' in a tender tribute. Metallica looks back at Ozzy’s impact on the band and why they used to played Black Sabbath songs while on tour with him.Stream the FULL interview now on Sir Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have gone out with a bang at what they say will be their final gig, in front of 40,000 fans and supported by an all-star line-up of rock legends who have been influenced by the founding fathers of heavy metal. After the death of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, artists like Metallica, Green Day, Coldplay, Sammy Hagar and Lady Gaga honored the Black Sabbath frontman. Metallica, Elton John, and Alice Cooper lead tributes to ‘unmatched showman’ Ozzy Osbourne Fellow legends of heavy metal along with stars of music, film and TV are honouring the British rocker Metallica supported Ozzy Osbourne from March to August, [1] headlined a string of U.S. dates between May 23 and June 7 with Armored Saint, and were the main act throughout the fall and winter with support from Anthrax and Metal Church. Roadie John Marshall, who later played guitar in Metal Church, filled in for James Hetfield on rhythm guitar between July 27 and September 25 following a mid "Hellraiser (30th Anniversary Edition)" by Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy from Motörhead Listen to Ozzy Osbourne: Metallica Makes Lengthy, Heartwarming Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne After Ozzy Osbourne ‘s sudden death on July 22, 2025, social media was filled with a flood of reactions from famous faces. EntertainmentNow’s Cate Meighan rounded up some of the first reactions, which included David Coverdale of Whitesnake. Ozzy Osbourne & Metallica info along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. The music world experienced a major loss Tuesday morning when heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne passed away following a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Osbourne was 76 and had just performed Metallica mourns the loss of Ozzy Osbourne with a simple Instagram post. Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died A legendary farewell. Black Sabbath reunited for Ozzy Osbourne’s final show with the band at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday, and the electric concert featured performances by other rock METALLICA has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. The San Francisco Bay Area metal legends took to their social media to write: " OZZY Up next Lyrics Related Playing from Metallica & Ozzy Osbourne - Paranoid (Hall Of Fame 2009) HD Radio Save Autoplay Add similar content to the end of the queue Metallica & Guns N’ Roses lit up Ozzy Osbourne’s epic farewell in Birmingham, paying tribute to Black Sabbath at the final ‘Back to the Beginning’ show. Metallica have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne following the legendary singer’s passing on Tuesday morning (July 22nd), calling him a “hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend.” Ozzy famously took Metallica out on road with him to support his “Ultimate Sin Tour” in 1986, helping bring their music to the masses. Ozzy Osbourne may have helped define heavy metal with Black Sabbath in 1970, but Metallica took the genre to near unfathomable heights almost 20 years later when they released The Black Album. Black Sabbath have paid tribute to bandmate Ozzy Osbourne following his death aged 76. The family of the rock icon released a statement on Tuesday night sharing that he had died this morning. The Metallica Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne | A Legend Remembered In this emotional tribute, Metallica shares their deep sorrow following the death of rock and metal icon Ozzy Osbourne
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