Episode 101: All Hail Black Sabbath & Ozzy - James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert Share Stories Ahead of Sabbath’s Legendary Farewell Appearance

The week of July 2, 2025 on The Metallica Report…

Metallica is just days away from performing at Back To The Beginning, Black Sabbath’s long-awaited reunion and farewell show in Birmingham, England, with a heavy-hitting lineup of Sabbath-admirers. Ramping up in the excitement, Steff and Renée hear James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert share their earliest memories of hearing Sabbath’s mighty music. Robert also shares his true behind-the-scenes insight into what it's like to tour, play, and write with Ozzy, and offers a personal perspective on what makes him such a special artist and person.

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 Black Sabbath: blacksabbath.com 

Back to the Beginning: backtothebeginning.com 

Black Sabbath Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech: youtu.be/AAlUd3MTNWA

Metallica - “Iron Man - Live” R&R HOF Induction: youtu.be/NvNdYRDCe4w

Metallica - “Sabbra Cadabra” - Garage, Inc.: youtu.be/K5Wv0Yty1z4

Infectious Grooves ft. Ozzy Osbourne - “Therapy”: youtu.be/h4eqC3DX_oE?si=akxJa-l61kcah5nZ 

Robert in Ozzy’s Band - "Believer" at Budokan 2002: youtu.be/FUI7Au4MxQo

Upcoming Tour Dates: metallica.com/tour   

Music from The Metallica Report: metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music 

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