Sharon Osbourne Clarifies Sabbath Farewell Lineup Changes

Sharon Osbourne confirmed she removed a band from the lineup of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s final 'Back to the Beginning' concert in Birmingham on July 5, 2025, after a dispute with the band’s manager. Amid rumors that Iron Maiden was the removed band due to Sharon's past feud with Bruce Dickinson, she clarified that Ozzy respects Iron Maiden and their removal was unrelated to previous incidents. Speculation that Tool was dropped was dispelled, with Sharon confirming their retention after a design error led to their temporary omission from promotional materials. The concert, marking the first Black Sabbath reunion in over two decades and Ozzy’s final live performance, will feature acts such as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, and Pantera. Sharon stated she is unconcerned about industry backlash, prioritizing support from her close circle. The event is set to be globally livestreamed and is framed as a historic farewell amid Ozzy Osbourne’s ongoing health struggles.