Pantera Postpones And Cancels Tour Dates In Order To Grieve Death Of Ozzy Osbourne

On Friday (July 25), Pantera announced that they were postponing two upcoming shows, while cancelling three other dates on their summer U.S. tour in order to mourn the passing of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. Following Ozzy’s death on July 22, Pantera dedicated their cover of Black Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan” to him during their Cincinnati show that night. Pantera postponed concerts on July 28 in Saratoga Springs, NY, and July 31 in Holmdel, NJ, rescheduling them to September 8-9, while canceling shows in Gilford, NH (July 29), Birmingham, AL (September 8), and Virginia Beach, VA (September 10). Pantera guitarist Zakk Wylde was a longtime member of Ozzy’s solo band, with the band expressing how deeply personal the loss is: “Ozzy wasn’t just a legend who shaped the very foundation of heavy metal and inspired Pantera from the beginning — he was family. A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives both on and off the stage.” The tour is set to resume on August 2 in Mansfield, MA. (Consequence of Sound)