The Black Sabbath frontman, who announces his withdrawal from the festival on Monday, July 10, is replaced by the English heavy metal band for his spot on October 7.
- Jul 13, 2023
AceShowbiz - Ozzy Osbourne has found his replacement at the 2023 Power Trip Festival. Having bowed out from the three-day heavy metal extravaganza at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California due to health woes, the Black Sabbath frontman is finally replaced by Judas Priest for his spot on October 7.
Alongside the new poster, organizers said, "Welcome @judaspriest to Power Trip." The band, meanwhile, added in a statement, "Are you ready for some Judas Priest style heavy metal!! We are excited and ready to raise double horns way up high together keeping the metal faith at this bostin one of a kind Power Trip world event! (sic)". The current line-up also features Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Tool as well as AC/DC.
Ozzy announced his decision to pull out of the festival on Monday, July 10. "As painful as this is, I've had to make the decision to bow out of performing on Power Trip in October. My original plan was to return to the stage in the summer of 2024, and when the offer to do this show came in, I optimistically moved forward. Unfortunately, my body is telling me that I'm just not ready yet and I am much too proud to have the first show that I do in nearly five years be half-a****."
The rocker has promised fans would "not be disappointed" with his replacement. He explained, "I can promise that you will not be disappointed. Above all, I want to thank my fans, my band, and my crew for their unconditional loyalty and continual support. I love you all and I will see you soon. God Bless, Ozzy."
Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019 but did not share his diagnosis with fans until he suffered a nasty fall in a "pitch-black" bathroom. The rocker recently told The Observer the condition had grown so bad it had left him feeling as if he was "walking around in lead boots," adding, "You think you're lifting your feet, but your foot doesn't move."
