Pantera has postponed and canceled several upcoming shows as the band members mourn the passing of Ozzy Osbourne. In a heartfelt Facebook post, they shared, “Ozzy wasn’t just a legend who shaped heavy metal and inspired us from the start — he was family. A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives on and off the stage. Our bond with him went far beyond music.”
The band needs time to grieve and be with their families and crew. They announced that the shows originally scheduled for July 28 in Saratoga Springs, New York, and July 31 in Holmdel, New Jersey, have been rescheduled to September 9 and September 8, respectively. However, the concerts in Gilford, New Hampshire, on July 29, Birmingham, Alabama, on September 8, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, on September 10 have been canceled.
“We appreciate your understanding during this difficult time,” Pantera added.
Pantera recently performed at the Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, which featured the final live performances by Ozzy and the original Black Sabbath lineup. Sadly, Ozzy passed away just over two weeks later, on July 22. It’s worth noting that the current lineup of Pantera includes Zakk Wylde, who has been a longtime guitarist for Ozzy.
