John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne (born 3 December 1948) is an English singer, songwriter, actor and television personality. He rose to prominence during the 1970s as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, during which he adopted the nickname "The Prince of Darkness".
Osbourne was fired from the band in 1979 due to alcohol and drug problems, but he went on to have a successful solo career, releasing eleven studio albums, the first seven of which were all awarded multi-platinum certifications in the United States. Osbourne has since reunited with Black Sabbath on several occasions.
Pantera announce first UK and Ireland headline tour in 20 years
nme.comPantera have announced their first UK and Ireland tour in 20 years – find ticket details below.The heavy metal icons will be headed across the pond in early 2025, and the tour will mark their first time performing headline shows here in two decades.They first announced plans to reunite with a revamped line-up back in July 2022 – this saw Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne) on guitar and Charlie Benante (Anthrax) on drums joining original members, frontman Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown.The news broke following the band signing a deal with Artist Group International for a series of US tour dates.Wylde took on the role from late guitarist Dimebag Darrell, who was killed onstage in 2004.
Benante, meanwhile, fills the role left by the late Vinnie Paul who died from medical complications in 2018.While the reformed line-up have taken to the stage multiple times across the US since reforming – including acting as support for Metallica on their ‘72 Seasons’ tour – their dates in the UK and Ireland have been limited.
Up until now, they had only been booked to perform in the UK at this year’s edition of Download.Now, they have confirmed a headline tour set for early 2025, which includes five shows and kicks off at the OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow on February 18.
The tour continues the following night (19) with a stop lined up at First Direct Arena in Leeds, followed by a gig at the 3Arena in Dublin two days after that (21).A penultimate show is scheduled for the BP Pulse Live venue in Birmingham on February 23, before the tour concludes with a stop at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on February 25.Tickets go on sale June 21, and various pre-sale and VIP options are also available.
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