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. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. 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 Wanna be featured on a future episode? Submit your questions or comments: metallica.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices