Ozzy Osbourne showed a ton of emotion in his final concert with Black Sabbath opening up onstage about how hard the past few years had been on him. At 76 and battling Parkinson’s disease, Ozzy took the stage seated on an iconic black throne adorned with skulls and bat wings. The throne Osbourne performed on — a black armchair adorned with skulls and a giant bat with outstretched wings — appeared to be the same one the rock star performed on during his induction Ozzy Osbourne performed while seated on an elaborate black throne, which was topped by a giant bat [Ross Halfin] Metallica were among the other bands who rocked Villa Park [Ross Halfin] Osbourne – who performed while sitting in a black, throne-like chair with a bat on top – revealed in 2020 that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, has taken his final bow—and he did it in unforgettable style. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, 40,000 fans packed England’s Villa Park to witness the heavy metal legend perform live for the last time.At 76, Ozzy sat on a gothic, bat-adorned throne—fitting for a farewell that felt both grand and deeply Ozzy Osbourne Gives Final Concert Seated on a Bat Throne With Guests Metallica, Steven Tyler | Video Black Sabbath’s farewell concert, which included hits like “Iron Man” and “War Pigs Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi said that Ozzy Osbourne performing from a throne at his farewell show was 'the last thing he would have wanted.' Ozzy Osbourne Gives Final Concert Seated on a Bat Throne With Guests Metallica, Steven Tyler | Video Black Sabbath's farewell concert, which included hits like "Iron Man" and "War Pigs," comes as Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne took the stage for the last time this weekend in an unforgettable farewell concert held in Birmingham, his hometown. The 76-year-old Black Sabbath frontman, battling Parkinson’s disease, performed while seated on a dramatic black throne adorned with skulls and bat wings, symbolizing both his resilience and his gothic rock legacy. On Saturday, July 5, Ozzy Osbourne gave fans one final show with Black Sabbath in their hometown of Birmingham, England. The 76-year-old rocker sat on a throne shaped like a bat, complete with skulls on the armrests, as he performed during the “Back to the Beginning” concert at Villa Park. A few weeks ago, Ozzy Osbourne sat on his rock ‘n’ roll throne topped by, appropriately, a bat. Feeling the tsunami of affection from 40,000 fans filling Villa Park in Birmingham, England It’s the most rock and roll story you could ever imagine. In January 1982, Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneer of heavy metal music, shocked, disgusted and terrified the world when he bit a bat’s head off during a concert. Now, as the world mourns his demise, we take a look back at this bizarre incident and how it unfolded The Prince of Darkness — singing seated in a black, bat-winged throne — played the penultimate set, while Sabbath closed the night in triumphant fashion. For his final concert with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne performed the show while sitting on an all-black bat throne. Ozzy performed a five-song set, including hits like “Crazy Train” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” from his bat-themed throne. Supporting acts included Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Pantera, and more—all performing for charity. The concert raised money for Parkinson’s research, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and the Oaktree Hospice. It was a celebration and a cause rolled into Ozzy Osbourne performed his final concert with Black Sabbath on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, while sitting on a bat-themed throne. The 76-year-old rocker was diagnosed with The performance took place at Villa Park, and Osbourne sang while sitting atop a bat throne -- a nod to his January 1982 decision to bite off the head of a bat during a show in Des Moines, Iowa. Ozzy Osbourne: One of music's wildest frontmen 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 Q6: What was Ozzy’s health condition during the show? A: Ozzy, 76, has advanced Parkinson’s disease and other health complications. He performed seated in a bat-themed throne, but his voice remained powerful, leaving a lasting impression on fans and critics alike. Q7: Is this the end for Black Sabbath too? A: Yes.
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