Ozzy Osbourne only playing “little bits and pieces” with Black Sabbath at final reunion gig

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Ozzy Osbourne has revealed his performance plans for the upcoming “final” Black Sabbath performance later this year – see what he had to say below.Earlier this month (February 5), the legendary metal band announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham on July 5.

The band have also announced star-studded opening acts and special guests, which include the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira and more.While Ozzy Osbourne’s performance with Black Sabbath has been confirmed, the extent of his involvement – given his ailing health – has been in question.

Now, however, the legendary frontman and Prince of Darkness has opened up on just how much fans can expect him to be onstage with Black Sabbath come July.Per Louder Sound, Osbourne said of the upcoming sold-out gig on the latest episode of his Ozzy Speaks show on SiriusXM: “I’m not planning on doing a set with Black Sabbath but I am doing little bits and pieces with them.

I am doing what I can, where I feel comfortable.”Osbourne, who last performed a full set in 2018, added: “I am trying to get back on my feet.