Ozzy Osbourne cancels his live comeback

He has issued a statement

Ozzy Osbourne in 2022
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 10th Jul 2023
Last updated 10th Jul 2023

Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his live comeback at Power Trip festival in California this autumn.

The Prince of Darkness was due to headline the three-day Power Trip mega-festival on Saturday 7th October alongside AC/DC. Fellow rock heavyweights Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, Metallica and Tool are also scheduled to perform across the weekend.

Ozzy Osbourne’s proposed live comeback at Power Trip festival was announced in March just two months after he cancelled his No More Tours 2 Tour including his UK & Ireland dates with Judas Priest.

In a statement issued this evening (10th July), Ozzy has confirmed that his slot at Power Trip will no longer go ahead, and a replacement band will be announced soon.

Ozzy Osbourne

“As painful as this is, I’ve had to make the decision to bow out of performing on Power Trip in October,” Ozzy wrote.

“My original plan was to return to the stage in the summer of 2024, and when the offer to do this show came in, I optimistically moved forward.

“Unfortunately, my body is telling me that I’m just not ready yet and I am much too proud to have the first show that I do in nearly five years be half-assed.

“The band that will be replacing me on Power Trip will be announced shortly. They are personal friends of mine and I can promise that you will not be disappointed.

“Above all, I want to thank my fans, my band, and my crew for their unconditional loyalty and continual support.

“I love you all and I will see you soon.

“God Bless, Ozzy”

Ozzy Osbourne’s UK & Ireland tour with Judas Priest was originally scheduled for early 2019 and was postponed four times.

Firstly after he contracted the flu and pneumonia in early 2019, secondly when Ozzy suffered a serious fall in his bedroom, thirdly in October 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and lastly in November 2021 “due to the ongoing uncertainty with full capacity events & travel logistics.”

Ozzy Osbourne's former Black Sabbath band mate Geezer Butler announced his retirement in June, saying: “I don’t want to do anything anymore.”

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