SHARON OSBOURNE Teased A Post-Show Reveal About The Band She Banned From OZZY’s Farewell, But We Might Already Know Who It Is
In a bombshell that has gripped the rock and metal world, Sharon Osbourne has teased a post-show revelation regarding the identity of the band she personally banned from Ozzy Osbourne’s highly anticipated farewell concert — “The Biggest Metal Event of All Time.” While Sharon has vowed to keep their name under wraps until after the event concludes, speculation is already swirling, with many fans believing they’ve cracked the case.
The controversy erupted during Sharon’s promotional interviews for the concert, which is scheduled to take place at Villa Park in Birmingham — the symbolic birthplace of heavy metal itself. In conversations with Billboard and Metal Hammer, Sharon confirmed she axed a “major” band from the lineup after what she described as a “disgusting” financial dispute.
“I’ve never felt this way in all my years working in music,” she said bluntly. “The manager of this band — and no, I won’t name them yet — came to me with outrageous demands, insisting on profit shares from what is a charity-driven event. This show is about celebrating Ozzy’s legacy, paying tribute to the pioneers of metal, and supporting good causes. To see someone try to extort money out of that… it’s revolting.”
Her words struck a nerve in the metal community, particularly as Sharon hinted the band in question had been announced earlier in the planning stages — making them part of the original buzz around the event. “They were in the mix. People saw their name before. But I wasn’t going to let their greed taint this moment,” she added.
The Clues Pointing Toward a Likely Suspect
Following her comments, metal forums and social media exploded with theories. Several fans pointed out that the most glaring omission from the final confirmed lineup was none other than Judas Priest. The iconic British metal titans were among the early rumored acts, and many had assumed they’d be part of Ozzy’s farewell, especially given their longstanding ties to Black Sabbath and the Birmingham scene.
Judas Priest’s name had initially been floated in some early leaks about the festival, and frontman Rob Halford had even hinted at discussions with the Osbournes in past interviews.
Adding fuel to the fire, Judas Priest abruptly canceled several summer festival appearances earlier this year without giving clear reasons, sparking whispers that they were embroiled in behind-the-scenes conflicts. When the full lineup for Ozzy’s farewell was officially announced, featuring Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Ghost, and a special Black Sabbath reunion segment, Priest’s absence raised eyebrows.
Industry Insiders Speak Out
A prominent British rock journalist, who spoke under anonymity, said, “Let’s be honest, Priest not being there makes no sense. They’re Birmingham legends too, and they’ve toured with Ozzy many times before. The fact Sharon’s talking about a ‘manager dispute’ really narrows this down.”
The journalist went on to suggest that Judas Priest’s management had long been known for playing hardball during negotiations. “Priest’s management team has developed a reputation for aggressive negotiation tactics. They’ve clashed with promoters over fees and merchandise rights in the past. This isn’t the first time they’ve been accused of putting money over music.”
Though Sharon has refused to confirm or deny whether it’s Judas Priest, she did leave a cryptic hint in her Metal Hammer chat: “Let’s just say they’re from close to home. And you’ll all find out after the show.”
Given Judas Priest’s Birmingham roots and the context of the event, many feel this points unmistakably in their direction.
The Fallout
Some fans have taken Sharon’s side, praising her for standing firm against what they see as exploitation. One popular Twitter post read, “Sharon Osbourne may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but good on her for kicking out greedy bands from Ozzy’s farewell. It’s about him, not their wallets.”
Others, however, worry this will deepen rifts in the metal world.
“It’s disappointing,” said a Judas Priest fan on Reddit. “We don’t know the whole story yet, but losing the chance to see Ozzy and Priest together in Birmingham is heartbreaking. I hope it wasn’t just about money.”
Several media outlets have also expressed concern that the drama could overshadow the event itself. Ozzy’s farewell is expected to be an emotional and historic celebration of his near six-decade career, and it was meant to be a unifying moment for the metal community.
Sharon’s Next Move
Sharon has doubled down on her promise to reveal the full story once the show is done.
“I won’t ruin the magic of the night by naming names now,” she said. “But trust me, after the final note is played, I’ll tell everyone exactly who it was — and what they tried to pull. People deserve to know.”
Her comments suggest she’s prepared to air it all publicly after the curtain falls.
Whether or not the theories are true, it seems inevitable that this story will continue making headlines even after the amps cool down at Villa Park.
For now, the metal world waits — and watches.
Possible Set for Revelation
Ozzy’s farewell concert takes place this weekend, with the official Netflix documentary “The Biggest Metal Event of All Time in Birmingham” filming throughout the show. Given the event’s high-profile coverage, many fans now speculate Sharon may reveal the banned band during the post-show press conference or possibly even within the documentary itself.
As Sharon herself said with a smirk during her interview:
“Oh, don’t worry — they won’t be able to hide. I’ll make sure of that.”
