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Tony Iommi Recalls Final Conversation with Ozzy Osbourne Before Singer’s Death
9/5/2026, 12:05:27 AM
Final Conversation and Shock of Osbourne’s Passing
Tony Iommi told host Eddie Trunk that he spoke with Ozzy Osbourne the night before the vocalist died. The next day, Ozzy Osbourne died, a “hell of a shock,” Iommi said. Osbourne’s death occurred on July 22, 2025.
“Back to the Beginning” Concert Context
The conversation took place after the “Back to the Beginning” event at Birmingham’s Villa Park, where both Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s solo band performed what were billed as their final shows. The charity-benefit concert happened just over two weeks before Osbourne’s death. Iommi recalled that Ozzy performed two sets—one solo and one with Sabbath—despite Iommi’s warning that it might strain his voice and health. Iommi described seeing Ozzy “sitting in a throne” as unsettling.
Official Statements from Tony Iommi
Iommi emphasized that the concert allowed the four original members to “finish off where we started,” and he expressed gratitude to fans for supporting the charity cause. He also noted that he had not seen Ozzy for two years prior to the event, making the final reunion especially meaningful. In a separate announcement, Iommi revealed his long-awaited solo album From the Dark, scheduled for release on October 23.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He was really happy with it, that we could do it, you know,” — Tony Iommi
- “It was difficult because seeing Ozzy sitting in a throne is not the way I see him,” — Tony Iommi
Upcoming Release
The new solo album, From the Dark, will arrive on October 23, marking Iommi’s first solo record in decades and extending his legacy beyond the final Black Sabbath performances.
