Ozzy Osbourne Has Begun “Heavy Training” for Final Black Sabbath Show

Ozzy Osbourne is ramping up for Black Sabbath’s final show, with the singer revealing that he’s begun physical training in preparation for the gig.

Though Ozzy’s already stated he intends to only sing “little bits and pieces” with Sabbath, the 76-year-old metal legend also plans to perform his final solo set, making for a full day on July 5th in Birmingham. The “Back to the Beginning” concert at Villa Park will also feature sets by Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, and more.

In discussion with co-host Billy Morrison on SiriusXM’s “Ozzy Speaks” program, the Prince of Darkness said that he’s started “heavy training” for what will be his first full show since 2018.

“I haven’t done anything for — this will be seven years [since I played a full concert],” Ozzy said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), “and so I’ve been through all this surgery. It really is like starting from scratch.”

Ozzy described his new regimen as “endurance training.”

“The first thing to go when you’re laid up is your stamina,” he said, “so believe it or not, I’m doing two sets of three-minute walks a day and weight training. I’ve gotta get going, you know.”

He added, “I’m waking up in my body. I mean, three minutes to you, for instance, is nothing, but I’ve been laying on my back recovering from umpteen surgeries.”

Ozzy has been open about his ailing health, revealing in February that he struggles to walk, as he’s been seen in a wheelchair as of late. A documentary on his health battles leading up to and including Black Sabbath’s final show, is set to hit Paramount+ in the fall.

Below you can hear the clip of Ozzy discussing his training for the final Sabbath gig.