In 2009, Madison Square Garden was alive with electricity as Metallica took the stage for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 25th Anniversary concert. The sold-out crowd was buzzing, ready to experience the full force of one of metal’s most legendary bands.
Then, mid-set, James Hetfield leaned into the mic with a sly smile: “Please say hello to my friend Ozzy.” The arena erupted. Ozzy Osbourne—the Prince of Darkness and voice of Black Sabbath—stepped onstage, frail yet commanding, sending chills through every fan in attendance.
Together, Metallica and Ozzy tore through Black Sabbath classics like “Iron Man” and “Paranoid,” creating a performance that was equal parts raw power and historic magic. The energy was unstoppable, the crowd completely captivated. Videos of the night have since gone viral, racking up millions of views and cementing the evening as a milestone in rock and metal history.
For fans, it wasn’t just a concert—it was a dream come true, a once-in-a-lifetime collision of two generations of metal royalty.