OZZY OSBOURNE: Tonight's Oberhausen Concert Canceled

September 16, 2010

Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to postpone tonight's (Thursday, September 16) concert at Oberhausen, Germany's König-Pilsener-Arena after he was diagnosed with a pulled muscle in the back. His doctors have prescribed a period of rest lasting 3-4 days in order for him to undergo ultrasound treatment.

Osbourne regrets any inconvenience that he has caused his fans and thanks them for their support.

"To my German fans — I am very sorry that I have had to postpone this week's concert in Oberhausen," says Ozzy. "But I promise that I will make up to you when I come back with a great show."

Additional details regarding a rescheduled Oberhausen date will be made available shortly.

Ozzy Osbourne will return to North America for a month-long arena tour launching November 12 in Victoria, B.C. and concluding December 12 in Minneapolis. These shows — in support of his album "Scream" (Epic Records) and latest single, "Life Won't Wait" — are part the of the rock legend's in-progress 18-month world tour on which he's earning some of the best live reviews of his career (including raves for new guitarist, Gus G.). HALFORD, featuring legendary JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, will perform on all dates. The first leg of arena dates will mark Ozzy's first headlining North American tour since 2007's trek for his "Black Rain" album. Tickets for the Live Nation-produced tour go on sale beginning Friday, September 17.

Ozzy is now on a run of acclaimed festival appearances and headlining overseas performances, including two Ozzfest dates: London at O2 Arena September 18 and Tel Aviv, Israel at Heyarkon Park September 28. This overseas trek includes stops in Russia, Italy, Czech Republic, France, Denmark, Sweden, Greece, Finland, Norway, Germany, Romania and Turkey, before wrapping October 4 in Hungary. Ozzy then heads to Japan (October 13, 16 and 17) before returning to the U.S. to headline the Voodoo Experience festival Halloween weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The fall dates will coincide with the October 5 release of an expanded two-CD version of the "Scream" album. This "Tour Edition" package will feature seven bonus songs: a mix of previously unreleased tracks and live recordings. Epic will also issue a four-sided vinyl edition that includes five bonus tracks: the three aforementioned songs from the "Scream" sessions and the live version of "Let Me Hear You Scream", along with the single version of "Life Won't Wait".

(Thanks: longdistancerunner)

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