Pantera Pauses, Cancels Multiple Shows Mourning Ozzy Osbourne's Death

Pantera has announced a pause and rescheduling of several tour dates to mourn the death of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at age 76. The band described Osbourne as more than a musical influence, calling him family, a mentor, and a brother, and emphasized the need for time to grieve and honor his legacy. Guitarist Zakk Wylde, a longtime collaborator and Osbourne's right-hand man, performed with Osbourne at his final concert earlier in July. Pantera has rescheduled shows in Saratoga Springs and Holmdel to September, while canceling concerts in Gilford, Birmingham, and Virginia Beach, with refunds automatically issued for Ticketmaster purchases. Despite the loss, the band has continued performing, incorporating tribute visuals and covers of Black Sabbath's "Planet Caravan" during their recent shows. They urged fans who bought tickets through third-party sellers to contact their original point of purchase for refunds and thanked their audience for understanding during this difficult time.