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Metallica, Yungblud, Evanescence & More Pay Tribute To Ozzy Osbourne

Mary Varvaris

Here is how the music industry has reacted to Ozzy Osbourne’s passing.

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The music world is in mourning following the passing of Ozzy Osbourne.

The original frontman of Black Sabbath and an influential solo artist, Osbourne – known as the Prince of Darkness – was also a hilarious, towering figure who nurtured generations of rock and metal musicians, many of whom wouldn’t be in bands or releasing music without his inspiration.

Ozzy Osbourne died on 22 July 2025 – just seventeen days after taking to the stage for the final time at Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning farewell concert in the band’s home of Birmingham. His death was confirmed by his family, who wrote in a statement:

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

No cause of death was provided, though Osbourne’s health battles in recent years, including with Parkinson’s Disease, were well-documented. He died aged 76.

Tributes are pouring for the metal icon, with bands such as Metallica, Lamb of God, Evanescence, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Nirvana, Low, Halestorm, Smashing Pumpkins, and more honouring the singer, and artists including Yungblud, Elton John, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Jack White, Jimmy Barnes, Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello, Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Billy Idol, T-Pain, and others sharing their love for Ozzy. Of course, Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward also paid tribute.

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From the poignant “Ozzy Forever” posted by Black Sabbath’s social media account to Yungblud declaring “You will be in every single note I sing and with me every single time I walk on stage,” here is how the music industry has reacted to Ozzy Osbourne’s passing.

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