Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Sharon Osbourne's Shocking Decision: Huge Band Dropped from Ozzy's Final Black Sabbath Gig!

Sharon Osbourne has axed a huge rock band from her husband Ozzy's final Black Sabbath gig - at the much anticipated Back to the Beginning show on July 5

ROCK 'N' ROLL DRAMA: Ozzy's Wife Boots Band Off Black Sabbath's Final Gig

The countdown has begun for the most anticipated heavy metal event of the year, and it seems that backstage drama is already brewing. As the legendary Black Sabbath prepares to take the stage for their final performance on July 5 at Birmingham's Villa Park, the wife and manager of Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, has spilled the tea on a major controversy.

In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note.com, Sharon revealed that she had to ax a huge rock band from the lineup after a heated argument with the act's manager. When asked about the drama-filled situation, Sharon, 72, didn't hold back: "I had a huge, huge to-do with a manager over this celebration for Ozzy and Sabbath. And it was probably the worst way I've felt in years. And I don't care what this person says about me, thinks about it, because he doesn't know me. And he's now going around making up bulls**t lies because I threw his band off the bill."

Black Sabbath will take to the stage for the first time in two decades for their last ever performance. (L-R) Musicians Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi

While Sharon kept mum on the identity of the offending act, fans and music enthusiasts alike are speculating that the culprit might be none other than Tool. However, a subsequent confirmation revealed that the band will indeed be performing at the event – but not without a healthy dose of drama.

As the Osbourne family prepares for Ozzy's final concert, there's no shortage of excitement or controversy surrounding the event. Black Sabbath's iconic frontman has been open about his ongoing health struggles, including Parkinson's disease and spinal injuries, which have left him struggling with mobility and blood pressure issues. Despite these challenges, Ozzy remains committed to performing at the show, telling The Scholarly Note.com that he'll "do the best I can" and is physically and mentally preparing himself for the big day.

However, even Ozzy's most ardent fans might be surprised to learn that his bandmates are not entirely convinced of his ability to pull off a full-fledged performance. Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan expressed concerns about Ozzy's health, saying: "I'm cautious about saying, 'Yeah! All in, he's gonna do it'. I don't know what kind of modern miracles we'll come up with to get him on stage to do the songs, but this is gonna be a challenge for them. So, I'm honoured to be a part of it, but I'm kinda preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best."

It comes after Ozzy insisted that he will perform at what is being billed at his final concert in July, despite concerns about his ailing health [pictured in 2022]

The Black Sabbath family is also grappling with the reality of Ozzy's declining health. In a candid interview with The Scholarly Note.com, Ozzy admitted that he won't be as active on stage as fans might hope, saying: "I may be sitting down" due to his ongoing struggles.

As the world waits with bated breath for Ozzy's final performance, it's clear that there's more at stake than just a rock concert. For Black Sabbath fans and music lovers everywhere, this event represents a celebration of heavy metal's rich history and a chance to pay tribute to the pioneers who paved the way.

And while some might say that drama is brewing backstage, one thing is certain: Ozzy Osbourne is ready to give it his all for his final bow. As he told The Scholarly Note.com: "It's... time for me to give back to the place where I was born. How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal."

Ozzy defiantly told The Guardian: 'I¿ll be there, and I¿ll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up' [L-R: (back) Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, (front) Bill Ward, Ozzy in 1973]

So, get ready to rock out with Ozzy and Black Sabbath one last time – but don't say we didn't warn you about the drama that's sure to unfold!

Ozzy is well aware of the toll that the concert will take and has been preparing himself for it, with his wife Sharon Osbourne noting that the gig is a 'reason to get up in the morning'

The group pioneered heavy metal music in the early 1970s with hits such as War Pigs, Paranoid and Iron Man