Aston Villa Football Club debuted a mural and paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the former Black Sabbath frontman, following his passing on July 22, 2025.

What happened?

The club, currently standing 4th in the League with 65 points from 38 games, recently began their new season. Their last result was a 2-1 win against Manchester City on May 24, 2026. Aston Villa's tribute to Ozzy included a video tribute played on the big screens before their home game against Newcastle on August 16.

Why it matters for Aston Villa

The team walked out to Ozzy's performance of 'Crazy Train' from Back to the Beginning, and a mural dedicated to Ozzy was commissioned on the external wall of the Holte Pub. Bostin Brass played brass-style versions of Ozzy's solo hits and Black Sabbath classics in the stadium's fan zone. The club also opened a book of condolences in the club store for fans to add messages and send well wishes to Ozzy and his family.

What comes next?

Aston Villa's connection to Ozzy Osbourne will continue to be celebrated, with the club having previously walked out to his songs 'Paranoid' and 'Crazy Train'. Ozzy's image was used as part of a giant tifo ahead of Aston Villa's Champions League match against Celtic at Villa Park in January. The current league standing is: | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th | | Points | 65 | | Games | 38 | | Recent form | WWDLL | Aston Villa will continue to honor Ozzy's legacy and connection to the club.