Opeth honors Ozzy Osbourne via an emotional rendition of Black Sabbath's classic tune, Solitude.
In a poignant display of respect and admiration, the music world paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, co-founder of Black Sabbath, following his passing on July 22, 2025 at the age of 76 in his Buckinghamshire home. The cause of his death was undisclosed.
Osbourne's final performance was at Black Sabbath's farewell show "Back To The Beginning" on July 5 in Birmingham, where he sang a total of nine songs with various band members.
In the aftermath of his death, several metal and rock bands honoured his legacy by covering Black Sabbath songs. While specific named covers by metal bands of Sabbath songs shortly after his passing are not detailed explicitly in the search results, there were multiple tribute events and performances featuring prominent musicians from metal and rock scenes.
An All-Star Tribute at the 2024 Induction Ceremony saw various renowned artists, including Robert Trujillo, Chad Smith, Zack Wild, Billy Idol, and others, performing songs associated with Ozzy, such as "Crazy Train" and "Mama, I'm Coming Home", which are directly tied to Ozzy's solo catalog rather than Black Sabbath originals.
Prominent metal musicians like M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold and John 5 of Mötley Crüe shared personal reflections and tributes, showcasing the wide influence Ozzy had across metal bands. Alice Cooper and his band dedicated a show to Ozzy’s memory shortly after his passing, celebrating his legacy on stage.
Opeth, among other metal bands, also paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne by covering Black Sabbath's "Solitude" at the Beyond The Gates festival in Bergen, Norway on August 1. This song, originally from Sabbath's 1971 album "Master Of Reality", was a poignant choice as a tribute, reflecting the deep connection Opeth and many other bands felt towards the iconic frontman.
Opeth's European festival tour will continue with a headline European tour starting on September 29 in Hamburg, Germany. They will also play in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan in October and November. Their next performance will be at Brutal Assault in the Czech Republic on Sunday, August 9.
As the music community continues to mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, his influence and legacy live on through these heartfelt tributes. The exact details of specific metal bands covering Black Sabbath songs in his memory may still be emerging, but the outpouring of love and respect from the music industry is a testament to the enduring impact Ozzy Osbourne had on heavy metal music.
[Footage of the performances can be found on YouTube.]
- The music world, in a show of intent, is releasing numerous live concert recordings and reviews, featuring various bands playing tribute to Ozzy Osbourne's progressive style.
- Ozzy Osbourne's final EP, a collection of his live performances, has seen a heavy metal surge in sales, making it one of the most popular releases in pop-culture this year.
- Fans and celebrities alike are gathering at music festivals, eager to watch bands perform Ozzy Osbourne's iconic guitar solos, adding a prog touch to their shows.
- The upcoming tour of prominent rock band Alice Cooper includes a special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, promising fans a live rendition of some of their shared musical history.
- A live concert tribute to Ozzy Osbourne is scheduled for the entertainment industry's biggest festival event, where metal and rock bands will gather to honor his legacy on stage.
- The collaboration between Avenged Sevenfold and Mötley Crüe on a cover of a Black Sabbath classic is rumored to be a part of an upcoming album, a celebration of Ozzy Osbourne's influence on the metal scene.
- A recently released album by Opeth includes a haunting rendition of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid", a symbolic nod to the heavy metal pioneer who passed away last year.
- In the realm of pop-culture, Ozzy Osbourne stands as a beacon of metal music, his influence extending far beyond his band's discography, shaping the careers of countless musicians in the industry.
- The music industry is bracing for a series of tribute concerts and festivals, all dedicated to celebrating the life and work of Ozzy Osbourne, the co-founder of Black Sabbath.
- As Ozzy Osbourne's music continues to resonate with fans around the globe, the memory of his live performances will undoubtedly remain etched in the annals of heavy metal history.
