Tool guitarist Adam Jones expresses surprise at learning that Dan and Maynard are participating in Ozzy Osbourne's final concert, as they initially hadn't planned to take part.
Get ready, headbangers! Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's farewell bash, "Back to the Beginning," is just around the corner. This monumental July 5th event, happening at the sanctum of heavy music - the Church of Sabbath - will bring together titans of the rock and metal world for an epic showdown.
Adam Jones (Tool) is one of these heavyweight disciples set to participate. Yet, during an exclusive chat for our site, he reveals some intriguing backstory about his involvement. Initially, everybody in Tool was hesitant to join the festivities and Jones himself was on the fence.
When asked about his change of heart, Jones shared, "It was really an honor that they asked us... Months later, Tom contacted me and said, 'Would you be down to play something with me?'" What ultimately convinced him? Persistence from Tom Morello, the show's musical guru, plus the allure of teaming up with legendaries for a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Morello is equally excited about the collaboration, particularly the reunion of "three dudes from Northern Illinois" - himself, Jones, and Billy Corgan. Despite initially missing out on tickets (they vanished in a mere 16 minutes), music enthusiasts can catch the action via a pay-per-view livestream. Tickets, priced at $29.99, are available on the official "Back to the Beginning" site.
The stellar lineup for this rock spectacular includes a galaxy of legends such as Tom Morello, Slash, Wolfgang Van Halen, Jake E. Lee, K.K. Downing, Lzzy Hale, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, Gojira, and Halestorm. This extravaganza features Ozzy performing his solo set followed by a reunion with Black Sabbath's original lineup, marking their first performance together since 2005[3][4].
So, fasten your seatbelts, rockers! It's going to be a heavy, memorable night! And, for more insights from Adam Jones and other epic interviews, check out issue 593 of our site at Magazines Direct.
- Jones, alongside other guitar legends such as Slash, Slash, and Billy Corgan, will be playing during the event, a decision fueled by Tom Morello's persistence and the allure of a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration.
- The use of an amp and guitars will be essential for Jones and other musicians during the event, to create the powerful music that is a signature of the heavy metal genre.
- The 'Back to the Beginning' event promises to be an unforgettable moment in entertainment history, with the combination of technique, music, and the performance of legends like Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
