Speculation has emerged among Black Sabbath fans that Megadeth may be the band Sharon Osbourne recently revealed was dropped from Ozzy’s farewell show lineup. This speculation follows discussions on Reddit and Sharon’s previous interview with Metal Hammer.
The speculation began after fans started discussing which band might have been removed from the bill. Many fans pointed to Megadeth as the likely candidate.
“It’s confirmed that the band that kicked off is not Iron Maiden or Tool. Anyone else think that it’s NOT Megadeth?? I mean it’s gotta be Megadeth, right?” one fan commented.
Another fan added their perspective on the situation.
“I bet it was Megadeth. I remember seeing the poster and thinking like from the era that they’re grabbing bands from why aren’t they grabbing Megadeth?” they wrote.
Some fans suggested additional factors that might have influenced the decision.
“Well Dave Ellefson, ex-Megadeth bassist, was announced a while ago. So maybe he was added to piss off Dave Mustaine?” another fan speculated.
However, not all fans are convinced that any band was actually removed from the lineup.
“Sharon has brought this up to get everyone talking about the gig. In reality it’s probably all a cheap publicity stunt and no one was kicked off,” another Sabbath fan suggested.
The speculation stems from Sharon Osbourne’s earlier statement about removing a band from the celebration show.
“I had a huge, huge to-do with a manager over this celebration for Ozzy and Sabbath. And it was probably the worst way I’ve felt in years,” Sharon Osbourne said in her Metal Hammer interview. “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 bullshit lies because I threw his band off the bill.”
The identity of the removed band remains unconfirmed. Fans continue to speculate online.
The controversy surrounding the dropped band has added another layer of intrigue to what is already being billed as one of the most significant metal concerts in recent history.
Loudwire reported that the farewell concert titled “Back to the Beginning” is scheduled for July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK. The event will feature a powerful lineup including Black Sabbath, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. This marks what could be the final performance for Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup after two decades apart.
The concert holds special significance beyond its musical importance. Exclaim noted that the event will support charitable causes including Cure Parkinson’s and Birmingham Children’s Hospital. This charitable aspect adds weight to Sharon Osbourne’s decision-making process regarding which bands would be included on the bill.
The timing of the farewell show comes as Ozzy continues to face health challenges that have affected his touring schedule in recent years. Consequence of Sound highlighted that Sharon Osbourne’s protective stance over the event’s lineup reflects her commitment to ensuring the concert serves as a proper farewell for both Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s legacy.
Despite the controversy over the removed band, the “Back to the Beginning” concert is anticipated to be one of the most significant metal events of 2025. The combination of legendary acts, charitable purpose, and the finality of Ozzy’s farewell has generated massive interest among fans worldwide. Sharon Osbourne’s comments have only added to the anticipation surrounding this historic event.
