Sharon Osbourne Reveals One Band Wanted To Profit From Black Sabbath’s Last Show

Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert on July 5 wasn’t just about saying goodbye—it was about giving back. But not everyone got the memo. Sharon Osbourne revealed that one band got booted from the lineup after trying to cash in on what was supposed to be a heartfelt, charitable event.

“Not the Time to Make a Profit”

Speaking to Billboard ahead of the concert, Sharon explained why one unnamed band was removed from the event. She said:

“It’s not the time to make a profit.
“After the show, I’ll let everybody know who it was. I think people will be shocked.”

She didn’t drop any names but made it clear that the band and their manager had crossed a line. Sharon said:

“I had a huge, huge to-do with a manager over this celebration for Ozzy and Sabbath.
“And I don’t care what this person says about me, thinks about it, because he doesn’t know me. And he’s now going around making up b——- lies because I threw his band off the bill.”

Rumors started flying, with fans pointing fingers at Iron Maiden. Sharon shut that down quickly. “Oh god, no. Ozzy only has respect for the guys in Maiden,” she confirmed.

A Powerful Farewell in Birmingham

The “Back to the Beginning” show at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham brought the original Black Sabbath lineup—Ozzy, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward—back together for the first time in 20 years. The concert also featured metal royalty like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, and more.

Despite battling Parkinson’s, Ozzy powered through the set, seated on a custom bat-themed throne. He kicked off his solo performance with fan favorites like “Mr. Crowley,” “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” and ended with the unforgettable “Crazy Train.” Ozzy told the crowd:

“It’s the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I love you.”

Black Sabbath’s portion included classic anthems like “War Pigs,” “Iron Man,” and “Paranoid,” all delivered with raw emotion and gratitude.

Rocking for a Cause

All proceeds from the sold-out 42,000-seat show went to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Geezer Butler said:

“It has been overwhelmingly gratifying to have so many major bands showing their love for this band, and willingly doing it all for charity.
“We were always hated by the music press, but the people that matter — the fans and other musicians — have been overwhelmingly supportive of Sabbath.”