Metallica Mourns Heartbreaking Loss of Ozzy Osbourne in Most Honest Way originally appeared on Parade.
The music world was shattered today with the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, whose full impact and influence can’t be measured. Whole bands and careers would never have existed if Ozzy and the rest of Black Sabbath didn’t take the plunge and search for the darkness in music. The man was one of the most important musicians to ever do it.
Many have already come out to share their pain and condolences over the news of his passing, with one of the groups being Metallica, who just performed at Osbourne’s farewell show on July 5th. The band owe so much to the metal legend, and they shared a really sweet photo in tribute to his passing.
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With a simple broken heart, the band honestly expresses the way we all feel. Osbourne’s music was a huge part of so many people’s lives, including mine. I’ve been a huge fan of his and Sabbath specifically for as long as I can remember. Fans are going through it with the band, leaving their feelings in the comments of the post.
“Unbelievable! I am so sad and at the same time happy that he was able to do that last show! RIP our beloved Prince of Darkness. 🖤”
“Thank God they made his tribute and he was able to see it. ❤️👏”
“Legends never die.”
We’re all figuring out what a world without Ozzy Osbourne looks like, and the stars who wouldn’t have been without his incredible influence are doing just the same.
Related: Jack Osbourne Shared Heartfelt Family Memory the Day Before Ozzy Osbourne’s Death
Metallica Mourns Heartbreaking Loss of Ozzy Osbourne in Most Honest Way first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.