Ozzy Osbourne is ramping up for Black Sabbath’s remaining present, with the singer revealing that he’s begun bodily coaching in preparation for the gig.
Although Ozzy’s already acknowledged he intends to solely sing “little bits and items” with Sabbath, the 76-year-old steel legend additionally plans to carry out his remaining solo set, making for a full day on July fifth in Birmingham. The “Again to the Starting” live performance at Villa Park may even function units by Metallica, Weapons N’ Roses, Software, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, and extra.
In dialogue with co-host Billy Morrison on SiriusXM’s “Ozzy Speaks” program, the Prince of Darkness mentioned that he’s began “heavy coaching” for what might be his first full present since 2018.
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“I haven’t completed something for — this might be seven years [since I played a full concert],” Ozzy mentioned (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), “and so I’ve been by all this surgical procedure. It truly is like ranging from scratch.”
Ozzy described his new routine as “endurance coaching.”
“The very first thing to go while you’re laid up is your stamina,” he mentioned, “so imagine it or not, I’m doing two units of three-minute walks a day and weight coaching. I’ve gotta get going, you already know.”
He added, “I’m waking up in my physique. I imply, three minutes to you, as an example, is nothing, however I’ve been laying on my again recovering from umpteen surgical procedures.”
Ozzy has been open about his ailing well being, revealing in February that he struggles to stroll, as he’s been seen in a wheelchair as of late. A documentary on his well being battles main as much as and together with Black Sabbath’s remaining present, is ready to hit Paramount+ within the fall.
Under you may hear the clip of Ozzy discussing his coaching for the ultimate Sabbath gig.