Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh? So glad we got to do. I love you.

I just can’t believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park.

It’s just such heartbreaking news that I can’t really find the words, there won’t ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.

My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz. To

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Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you’re forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever. Bill Ward

Goodbye dear friend- thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who’d have thought, eh?

So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston.

Love you.

OZZY RIP

It’s impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica.  Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and most of all, friend are a few that come to mind.  Ozzy and Sharon believed in us and transformed our lives and careers.  He taught us how to play in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant.

We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss and send our love and condolences to Sharon and their family, bandmates, and his very large circle of friends. He left an incredible legacy and will be sorely missed.

Farewell to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, whose wild spirit and soulful voice shaped the lives of countless fans and musicians alike. His fearless innovation in heavy metal inspired a generation to break boundaries and chase their dreams. Through every riff and lyric, he brought us together, turning sorrow into strength. His legacy will echo in the hearts of those who rocked to his beat. Musicians found their muse in his raw talent, crafting their own paths with his influence as their guide. The world feels dimmer without his electrifying presence. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the global music community. Rest in peace, Ozzy—your music will live forever. From Joe’s manager, we share in this collective grief.