Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has vehemently dismissed any possibility of a Black Sabbath reunion without original drummer Bill Ward, calling the idea "absurd". The 75-year-old metal icon made his stance clear in a recent interview, putting to rest ongoing speculation about the band's future.
The Unbreakable Bond of Original Members
Osbourne emphasised that Black Sabbath simply wouldn't be Black Sabbath without all four founding members. "It wouldn't be the same," he stated firmly. "We started this journey together, and that's how it should remain."
Ward's Crucial Role in Sabbath's Legacy
The Prince of Darkness highlighted Ward's irreplaceable contribution to the band's signature sound. "Bill wasn't just a drummer - he was part of Sabbath's soul," Osbourne explained. "Those early albums, that raw energy... that was all four of us together."
Fans Divided Over Reunion Speculation
While some fans have expressed disappointment at Osbourne's firm stance, many have praised his loyalty to the band's original lineup. Online forums have been buzzing with debate since the interview was published.
The End of an Era?
With Osbourne's health challenges in recent years and the advancing age of all members, this statement appears to close the door definitively on any future Black Sabbath performances. The band last toured together in 2017 for their "The End" farewell tour.
Osbourne concluded with characteristic bluntness: "People need to let it go. We had our time, and it was glorious. But that chapter is closed."
