Tony Iommi and Black Sabbath Announce 2026 “Stay With Us” Reunion Tour Honouring Ozzy Osbourne
Legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath has confirmed they will reunite for a monumental 2026 tour titled “Stay With Us: Black Sabbath Reunion Tour 2026.” This marks the band’s first major tour since the death of their iconic frontman, Ozzy Osbourne, and promises to deliver a deeply emotional tribute to the man who helped define an entire genre.
Guitarist Tony Iommi made the announcement during a press conference in Birmingham, the city where Black Sabbath’s journey began more than five decades ago. Iommi revealed that the tour will feature never-before-performed songs written by Ozzy in the later stages of his career—tracks that were shelved and never made it into the band’s live repertoire. The aim, he said, is to give these songs the moment they deserve while preserving the spirit and raw energy of the originals.
“This is about honouring Ozzy’s legacy in the most authentic way possible,” Iommi said. “These are songs he poured his heart into, and now we have the chance to bring them to life for fans all over the world. It’s going to be emotional, but it’s going to be powerful.”
The tour will also reunite original members Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, creating a line-up that mirrors the early days of Black Sabbath’s rise to fame. While Ozzy’s absence will be deeply felt, Iommi assured fans that his presence will be at the heart of every performance, with archival footage, voice samples, and stage visuals weaving his essence into the live experience.
Kicking off in Birmingham in April 2026, the tour will travel to major cities across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Stops include London, New York, Los Angeles, São Paulo, and Tokyo, with the band hinting that more dates may be added due to high demand. Fans can expect an extensive setlist blending classic hits like “Paranoid” and “War Pigs” with the long-lost tracks penned by Ozzy in recent years.
Music historians and critics have already called the announcement a defining moment in rock history. The combination of nostalgia, musical revival, and the emotional weight of performing Ozzy’s unreleased material has generated excitement and curiosity within the global metal community. Ticket pre-sales are expected to break records, given the band’s legendary status and the rarity of such an event.
Beyond the concerts themselves, the band will release a limited-edition box set containing live recordings from the tour, exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, and remastered versions of Ozzy’s unreleased songs. This package will serve as both a collector’s item and a lasting tribute to the Prince of Darkness.
For fans old and new, the “Stay With Us” tour is shaping up to be more than just a reunion—it’s a heartfelt farewell, a celebration, and a chance to reconnect with the band’s enduring legacy. As Tony Iommi put it, “This isn’t about the end. It’s about keeping the flame alive for as long as we can.”
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