A touching video shared by Yungblud captures a poignant exchange with Ozzy Osbourne ahead of Black Sabbath’s farewell concert at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The clip, available here, shows Yungblud presenting Osbourne with a custom cross, symbolizing a full-circle moment between the rock icons. “Rock News” marvels, “Yungblud’s cross gift to Ozzy is 2025’s most heartfelt rock tribute!” The gesture reciprocates Osbourne’s 2022 gift of his gold cross during the “The Funeral” video shoot.
A Symbol of Respect
Yungblud reflected, “Back in 2022 on the video shoot for ‘The Funeral,’ Ozzy gave me his gold cross and said ‘I hope this brings you luck.’ I thought, on this monumental moment for him and Sabbath, it was time to return the favour and let him know what he and the band mean to me.” The custom cross, unveiled before the Back to the Beginning show, underscores Yungblud’s admiration for Osbourne’s legacy, from Black Sabbath’s metal origins to his solo triumphs. The video, posted post-concert, has sparked emotional responses online.
The gift preceded Sabbath’s final bow, attended by legends like Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, marking the end of an era. Osbourne, battling health issues, received a standing ovation, with Yungblud’s gesture adding a personal layer to the night. Fans on X praise the cross as a “passing of the torch,” linking it to Osbourne’s 2023 Rock Hall speech honoring Sabbath’s influence. This moment highlights Yungblud’s evolution from punk provocateur to a bridge between generations.
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Full Idols World Tour 2025 Dates
North America (Support: Sawyer Hill):
- Aug 23: Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
- Aug 24: San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
- Aug 26: Salt Lake City, UT – The Union
- Aug 28: Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom
- Aug 30: Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- Aug 31: Dallas, TX – House of Blues
- Sep 2: Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
- Sep 6: Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
- Sep 9: Milwaukee, WI – The Rave, Eagles Ballroom
- Sep 10: Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
- Sep 12: Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
- Sep 14: Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre and Ballroom
- Sep 16: Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
- Sep 18: Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
- Sep 19: Boston, MA – Roadrunner
- Sep 21: Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
Europe (Support: Palaye Royale, except Zurich/Vienna):
- Oct 4: Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Live
- Oct 5: Brussels, BE – Forest National
- Oct 7: Dusseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
- Oct 8: Paris, FR – Adidas Arena
- Oct 9: Nantes, FR – Zenith Nantes Metropole
- Oct 11: Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre
- Oct 14: Munich, DE – Zenith
- Oct 15: Zurich, CH – Halle 622
- Oct 17: Prague, CZ – Sportovni Hala Fortuna
- Oct 18: Warsaw, PL – Torwar Hall
- Oct 20: Berlin, DE – Uber Eats Music Hall
- Oct 22: Esch-sur-Alzette, LU – Rockhal Main Hall
- Oct 24: Copenhagen, DK – KB Hallen
- Oct 25: Stockholm, SE – Annexet
- Oct 27: Hamburg, DE – Sporthalle
- Oct 29: Vienna, AT – Wiener Stadthalle
- Oct 31: Bergamo, IT – ChorusLife Arena
Festivals:
- Jun 21: Milton Keynes, UK – Bludfest (Yungblud’s only UK show)
- Jul 18: Joensuu, FI – Ilosaarirock
- Jul 19: Bontida, RO – Electric Castle Festival
- Aug 9: Püttlingen, DE – Rocco del Schlacko
- Aug 10: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, DE – Taubertal-Festival
- Aug 16: Chiba, JP – Summer Sonic Tokyo
- Aug 17: Osaka, JP – Summer Sonic Osaka
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