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Sharon Osbourne Wanted Megadeth for Ozzy's Back to the Beginning
Sharon Osbourne revealed Megadeth was the metal band she 'really wanted' at Ozzy Osbourne's 2025 farewell show.
In brief
Sharon Osbourne revealed Megadeth was the metal band she 'really wanted' at Ozzy Osbourne's 2025 farewell show. Sharon Osbourne said Megadeth was the only 'Big 4' thrash band she wished could have played at Ozzy Osbourne's 2025 Back to the Beginning concert due to time constraints. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Sharon Osbourne's Wish List
Sharon Osbourne revealed Megadeth was the metal band she 'really wanted' at Ozzy Osbourne's 2025 Back to the Beginning concert.
“We really, really wanted Megadeth”
Why Megadeth Wasn't There
Sharon Osbourne said there was no time to fit all bands on one day, so Megadeth was the only 'Big 4' thrash band that didn't play.
“There was no time, we couldn’t fit everybody in on one day”
Other Bands Considered
Judas Priest had a scheduling conflict, Soundgarden were not involved by the time of the concert, and Wolfgang Van Halen exited shortly before the event.
Sharon's Praise for Tom Morello
Sharon Osbourne called Tom Morello an 'absolute saint' and the 'saint of metal' who helped organize the Back to the Beginning concert.
“Tom Morello was an absolute saint and he is incredible”
Sharon's Praise for Andy Copping
Sharon Osbourne praised Andy Copping as an 'incredible music man' who connected all performers at the Back to the Beginning concert.
“Andy Copping, who has been in our lives forever too, from Live Nation, he is just an incredible music man”
Back to the Beginning Film
A film of the 2025 Back to the Beginning concert is now in theaters starting October 28, 2026, with 30 performances included in the final cut.
The short version
Sharon Osbourne said Megadeth was the only 'Big 4' thrash band she wished could have played at Ozzy Osbourne's 2025 Back to the Beginning concert due to time constraints.
