Guns N' Roses Spotted Rehearsing For Ozzy Osbourne's Farewell

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Guns N' Roses Spotted Rehearsing For Ozzy Osbourne's Farewell originally appeared on Parade.

Ozzy Osbourne is set to play his final show with Black Sabbath—the group's first show together in two decades—on July 5. The concert will be one for the history books, as Black Sabbath will be joined by several other legendary rock bands, including Metallica, Pantera, and Guns N' Roses.

At a recent show, Guns N' Roses played a Black Sabbath cover during their soundcheck, prompting speculation that they may play it at the July 5 concert in Manchester.

Spanish Guns N' Roses news site SFP Magazine posted a photo on Facebook from the group's latest performance in Norway with Axl Rose and Slash front and center, reporting that they rehearsed "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" onstage. While it may have just been a coincidence, playing a Black Sabbath cover at Osbourne's final show would be the perfect way to pay tribute to the rock music and reality TV legend. Who doesn't want to hear "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" after "Welcome to the Jungle"?

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The 76-year-old rockstar has had Parkinson's disease since 2003 and has had seven surgeries in the last five years. Because of his health, Osbourne has chosen to step away from the stage after taking his final bow on Saturday. "It means everything, I am forever in their debt for showing up for me and the fans," he told Blabbermouth. "I can't quite put it into words, but I feel very emotional and blessed." He added, "It's a goodbye as far as my live performances go, and what a way to go out."

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Blabbermouth also reported that the epic extravaganza is expected to bring millions into Manchester's local economy—about $27 million, to be exact. But that's pocket change compared to Taylor Swift, whose "Eras" tour reportedly pumped $5 billion into the U.S. economy.

Guns N' Roses Spotted Rehearsing For Ozzy Osbourne's Farewell first appeared on Parade on Jul 2, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.