And, while the world will never see another frontman quite like Ozzy, Zakk Sabbath will pay his respects to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group on tour with special guest tribute acts Bonfire (AC/DC), Use Your Illusion (Guns ‘N Roses) and Dark Label Society (formed by a Black Label Society member) this fall and winter.

With the news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death today (July 22) striking at the core of the rock and metal world, the singer’s longtime solo guitarist Zakk Wylde has now joined in paying tribute with a statement on social media.

Following the tragic passing of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne yesterday (July 22nd), friends, family members, musical collaborators and fans began sharing their thoughts and memories of the great Prince of Darkness.