Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame 2009 @ Madison Square Garden - New York 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 paid tribute to their friend, Ozzy Osbourne, calling him a 'hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor' in a tender tribute. Get the setlist, see photos & watch video from Metallica's concert at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY on October 30, 2009. A heartbroken Metallica posted a joint statement reflecting on the impact Osbourne — a “hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor and friend” — had on their lives. Less than three weeks ago, they got to do this onstage while performing Sabbath covers at the “Back in the Beginning”. Metallica lean hard and heavy into the speed metal potential of a short slot, obliterating “Master of Puppets” and “Battery”, circling each other like battling alphas through “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and pouring a lifetime of riffs into their sprawling and visceral take on Sabbath’s “Johnny Blade”. 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 After the death of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, artists like Metallica, Green Day, Coldplay, Sammy Hagar and Lady Gaga honored the Black Sabbath frontman. ‘Changed the planet of rock’: Tributes pour in for rock icon Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, Elton John, Metallica and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant paid tribute to the legendary Jack White, Metallica, Rob Zombie, Elton John and more paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the Black Sabbath frontman died at 76 on Tuesday morning. 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 A string of stars have paid tribute to Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne following his death aged 76. Metallica is one of the groups that was influenced by Osbourne's talents. The official X/Twitter account for the legendary Los Angeles-based band shared a brief, but powerful, reaction to the news Rock royalty is paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died today at 76. “He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend,” Elton Ozzy Osbourne died Tuesday at 76. In Evansville one night, he stepped up to the plate after an injury sidelined his opener: Metallica. 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. Metallica and Guns N' Roses paid tribute to Black Sabbath at Ozzy Osbourne's 'Back to the Beginning' finale concert on Saturday. Metallica mourns the loss of Ozzy Osbourne with a simple Instagram post. Metallica broke their silence on the death of Ozzy Osbourne with a long, emotional statement alongside a photo with the superstar. Birmingham's Villa Park turned into the epicenter of heavy metal history as Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and the original Black Sabbath lineup reunited for the
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