Ozzy Osbourne has pulled out of Power Trip, Goldenvoice’s new hard rock and heavy metal festival scheduled for the Coachella grounds, Indio, CA’s Empire Polo Club, on October 6-8. It was to have been his first show since he said his “touring days” have ended, and he’s shared a statement, which reads, “As painful as this is, I’ve had to make the decision to bow out of performing on Power Trip in October.”

Ozzy continues:

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-assed.

The band that will be replacing me on Power Trip will be announced shortly. They are personal friends of mine and 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.

Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Metallica, and Tool are also scheduled to perform at the festival. Stay tuned for news on an additional artist.