Ozzy and Friends Setlist

[Drago]

Looks like an amazing show. Playing The Ultimate Sin in concert is just awesome.

Ozzy Osbourne (vocals)
Gus G. (guitar)
Rob "Blasko" Nicholson (bass)
Tommy Clufetos (drums)

01. Bark At The Moon
02. Mr. Crowley
03. Suicide Solution
04. Ultimate Sin
05. I Don't Know
06. Killer Of Giants
07. Shot In The Dark
08. Rat Salad

Blasko goes off stage, Geezer Butler comes on

09. Iron Man
10. War Pigs
11. N.I.B.

Gus G. goes off stage, Zakk Wylde comes on

12. Fairies Wear Boots
13. Into The Void

Geezer Butler goes off stage, Blasko comes back on

14. I Don't Wanna Change The World
15. Crazy Train
16. Mama I'm Coming Home

Geezer Butler and Gus G. come back on stage

17. Paranoid

[BlackStone]

No, Fire In The Sky and Road To Nowhere were not played.
I just came home from the gig. Great show anyway.

[Josef_K]

I was hoping for at least ONE more Sabbath song compared to last time... oh well anything could happen :D Maybe the Stockholm setlist is different

[SabbathKing93]

Awesome that The Ultimate Sin title track was played again, first time since 1986! Only song I wanna hear from this show.

Rest of the set is pretty much typical Ozzy set, same as last tour really. Wow though, three tracks off Ultimate Sin when just before the 'Scream' tour, they never even acknowledged that album existed since 1992.

[BlackStone]

Ozzy sounded a bit shaky during The Ultimate Sin, which is quite understandable as it was his first time in 25 years performing that song. Other than that, his voice held up quite nicely. No big problems.
Zakk Wylde playing Into The Void was horrible. Squeals everywhere!

[Charger]

Well interesting to see Ultimate Sin back in the set...so now they're playing 3 songs from that album, which Ozzy has reportedly hated more than anything....

But where's Perry Mason?

Rather typical Ozzy set actually...part from US...quite dissapointing really...

[taurus]

Ozzy sounded a bit shaky during The Ultimate Sin, which is quite understandable as it was his first time in 25 years performing that song. Other than that, his voice held up quite nicely. No big problems.
Zakk Wylde playing Into The Void was horrible. Squeals everywhere!

Yeah, the Ultimate Sin was rather tired and a bit shaky rendition from Ozzy. The Sabbath part of the set was very enjoyable. I was right in front of Geezer in the front with my son. It was just awesome to see him that close. In N.I.B. there was some problems with Gus G.`s guitar and for a while it went just drum´n´bass with Ozzy singing, which was cool . Well Adam Wakeman was standing there with his guitar like a lost hippie but as Guses guitar went down I still did´nt here any sound from Wakemans guitar. He shoud stay behind his keybords or in the wings. I agree Zakk´s squels in the Into the void were a bit irritating but I was afraid he was going to do that much more, which he didn´t.

Tommy Clufetos was a powerhouse behind his kit but he´s the guy who REALLY is meat and potatoes compared to Bill Ward´s or Vinny Appice. Him caveman like roughing reminded somehow me of Bill Ward on the Never say Die DVD, but he really has simplistic approach and plays it more safe than for example Vinny.

Great enjoyable night to remember anyway.

[Billy Underdog]

A question to you Finns: Did Black Label Society play warm-up? If so, how long did they play? They're going to play warm-up in Oslo. I've seen them before, as warm-up to Ozzy then too, and i'm not really that interested in seeing them again. I'm just wondering, cause i'm going to drink as much beer and smoke as many joints as possible without missing any of Ozzy's show...

[Charger]

A question to you Finns: Did Black Label Society play warm-up? If so, how long did they play? They're going to play warm-up in Oslo. I've seen them before, as warm-up to Ozzy then too, and i'm not really that interested in seeing them again. I'm just wondering, cause i'm going to drink as much beer and smoke as many joints as possible without missing any of Ozzy's show...

Ah so you're once of "those" people...never understood what's the point going to a show if you're drunk (or even worse high) out of your mind...but then again that's just me, I actually like to be aware of what's going on at the show itself...

And yes, BLS did play, for how long I do not know.

[Billy Underdog]

Ah so you're once of "those" people...never understood what's the point going to a show if you're drunk (or even worse high) out of your mind...but then again that's just me, I actually like to be aware of what's going on at the show itself...

It's been many years since i got so drunk (or high, or in this case, stoned ) that i'm not aware of what's happening. I'm fine with "those" people who want to be sober during a consert, but i enjoy it more when 1. i've had some beers so i'm in a much better mood and 2. when i'm stoned, since a mild hallucinogen like hashish enhance senses, especially audio. So in short terms; music sounds better when you're stoned. Ofcourse, if i'd taken some heavy hallucinogens like acid or shrooms, then i probably wouldn't be able to be too aware of what's going on. Bands like Gong or Pink Floyd would fit much more to that stuff...

Thanx for the info. I guess i can count on them playing atleast half an hour..(?)

[Charger]

It's been many years since i got so drunk (or high, or in this case, stoned ) that i'm not aware of what's happening. I'm fine with "those" people who want to be sober during a consert, but i enjoy it more when 1. i've had some beers so i'm in a much better mood and 2. when i'm stoned, since a mild hallucinogen like hashish enhance senses, especially audio. So in short terms; music sounds better when you're stoned. Ofcourse, if i'd taken some heavy hallucinogens like acid or shrooms, then i probably wouldn't be able to be too aware of what's going on. Bands like Gong or Pink Floyd would fit much more to that stuff...

Thanx for the info. I guess i can count on them playing atleast half an hour..(?)

Well I have very strong take on illegal subtances so I'll leave that one alone for now, no need to start a fight about that too.

I have no problem with having one or two beers before a show, but I've seen too many people who are almost totally out of it before the show even starts....I just cannot understand that. The other thing is that those people usually cause a lot of trouble to the people who are there to actually watch and enjoy the show...they push and shove and and puke on other people's shoes and worst of all start mosh pits...and that's not fun...not at all.

Anyways... Looking at the set list BLS actually doesn't seem to play much longer that half an hour which is odd.
I wouldn't miss it though... for what I've read about the Helsinki show they were pretty much the highlight of the night. Very energetic whereas Ozzy was very tired and just went through the routine.
But if you don't like BLS that's another thing all together then.

[Billy Underdog]

Well I have very strong take on illegal subtances so I'll leave that one alone for now, no need to start a fight about that too.

Wasn't trying to start a fight. I respect your point of view, but a little education never hurts ;-)

As for too drunk, puking and all that, yeah that belongs more on a festival than an indoor-show and it's not very cool when you ruin the experience for someone else.

And i made the most stupid mistake of my life when i was going to see Sabbath at Roskilde in '05. I came to Roskilde that same day, as usual i'd come there some 4-5 days beforehand to warm up, and can handle alot more. So i was warming up with a liter-bottle of Jack Daniels on Foo Fighters or Audioslave or some shit like that. When Sabbath stood onstage, i was lying in my tent rambling about potato-chips. I still to this day hate myself for it, and i probably will forever... But maybe it was then i learned not to be too wasted. But i can take alot before i'm too wasted to know what's going on.


It's not that i dislike BLS, i just find them very typical blues-based hard-rock/metal, and i've seen them before, so it's not too important to see them again. Kinda like Clutch, cool enough, but only need to see them once...

[62_SG]

This is a pretty kickass rendition of Suicide Solution:



Its always a blast to see Ozzy really getting into it and giving it.

[Thelemech]

So i was warming up with a liter-bottle of Jack Daniels on Foo Fighters or Audioslave or some shit like that. When Sabbath stood onstage, i was lying in my tent rambling about potato-chips.

Shitty man - missing the sabs like that!!!

[Billy Underdog]

i know...

[Charger]

This is a pretty kickass rendition of Suicide Solution:
Its always a blast to see Ozzy really getting into it and giving it.

Ozzy's doing a pretty good job with it...Always loved this song...one of my favourites...but oh my god does that Gus G suck or what!?!? Good lord. No character what so ever, not in his playing and not in his stage presence...just awful.

And now watching those videos with Zakk makes me so so sad and angry that Ozzy has such an awesome guitar player and he kicked him out for that guy! Unreal....

[Sabbathman]

It was a fun night, good setlist, especially the 3 songs from The Ultimate Sin album.

Geezer was amazing. As usual. The bass player of all bass players. He's the prime reason why Iron Man rocked so big time and Fairies Wear Boots had so much swing.

Ozzy had a good voice and energy. Few cracks somewhere, but who cares, he's Ozzy and that's that. He did great.

Mr. Crowley (perfect), Shot In The Dark (nostalgia) and Mama I'm Coming Home (with Zakk) brought some tears to my eyes...

I got one of those black BLS beach balls, it landed right in front of me, I deflated it there and folded into my side pocket. Zakk had a cool indian chief hat. Expensive beer, as usual.

[Drago]

No, Fire In The Sky and Road To Nowhere were not played.
I just came home from the gig. Great show anyway.

Thanks for the heads up. I changed and updated it.

I just listened to The Ultimate Sin from the show and was actually expecting much worse. Man, it sounded so heavy. One of Ozzy's gems for sure. I like the way Gus G. plays. Wish he would do an album with him because I think it would be more in the vain of his earlier records.

[Billy Underdog]

In N.I.B. there was some problems with Gus G.`s guitar and for a while it went just drum´n´bass with Ozzy singing, which was cool . Well Adam Wakeman was standing there with his guitar like a lost hippie but as Guses guitar went down I still did´nt here any sound from Wakemans guitar.

[Billy Underdog]

Zakk Wylde playing Into The Void was horrible. Squeals everywhere!

Haven't found that, but Fairies were pretty horrible on the squealy front. He's having a little mistake at 0:35 too, and after that the rest of the intro goes all wrong... I thought he was supposed to know how to play the guitar.
The video cuts alot, though.



This isn't exactly making me look forward to next thursday...

[Josef_K]

The part in N.I.B. where Gus's guitar breaks down seems to have been the highlight of the concert. I hope the same happens tomorrow :D I wanna hear Geezer and Ozzy jam something with soft drums in the background, would be awesome (solitude anyone? :D).

[Billy Underdog]

Drum N' Bass Solitude? Hmmm....

[Josef_K]

Drum N' Bass Solitude? Hmmm....

I know it sounds weird, but I honestly think it would work. Especially if Wakeman adds some subtle piano. To be honest, anything's better than Gus G for me... even myself playing guitar, or Ozzy singing solo. Ok maybe not that, but you get my point :D I really don't like the guy is what I'm trying to get across I guess...

[Billy Underdog]

I see that.

Btw, have fun tonight

[The Wretch]

Nice to see so much Jake E Lee era stuff in the set, Killer Of Giants!!!. Not a huge fan of Gus G's guitar sound though, and the version I've heard of The Ultimate Sin wasn't great, the main riff sounded totally wrong to me, and the delivery was sluggish. From all accounts and recent videos Ozzy is holding up well vocally in general though, which is great to hear.

[Drago]

Looks like The Ultimate Sin was taken out of the setlist in Sweden today.

[SabbathKing93]

Looks like The Ultimate Sin was taken out of the setlist in Sweden today.

Knew that would happen. Yet 'Paranoid' never goes away, and honestly I don't think anyone would care if it was not played for once. Quit playing the same tired setlist. How about...

Desire (Sounded just fine in 2003)
Rock 'N' Roll Rebel (I'm sure he could manage his way around it just fine)
Diary Of A Madman (He sounded great when he did this in 2000)
You Can't Kill Rock and Roll
Over The Mountain (Hard yes, but he can easily modify it to fit his current voice if he worked at it enough without giving up)
Perry Mason

Come on Ozzy. I know you have confidence issues with your voice, but maybe if you just tried you'd see it's not so bad. And most of your fans already accept the fact that your voice cracks a lot and have never been that great of a vocalist in the live setting. Quit cutting shit from sets just cause of one shaky performance. You sound better nowadays than you ever did in the early 2000s and the late 90s. 1995/1996 especially you sounded horrid.

[Josef_K]

Looks like The Ultimate Sin was taken out of the setlist in Sweden today.

Yup, I just came home from the gig (well I didn't leave for home directly after the gig... but now I'm home anyway). I was pleasantly surprised with Gus, I thought he sounded much better than last time (Scream tour) but he is still not a guitarist I like. Same with Zakk, but I knew about his overuse of pinch harmonics before the show so wasn't really surprised at his performance. All in all it was worth the money, especially since we got to hear "Bassically", it was THE highlight of the evening. Also I was glad at hearing "I Don't Know", I missed that it was part of the setlist and it's one of my favorites from Blizzard so that was great. The Ultimate Sin was dropped as you mention, rest of the setlist was the exact same as your post.

BLS warmup was quite boring, and about an hour in length. I'm thankful that they were quite limited in volume compared to the real show though, with some good earplugs they weren't too annoying. Ozzy's voice held up quite well, it cracked some in "I Don't Know" and some other songs as well but was surprisingly good in N.I.B., I thought he wouldn't be able to sing the "Your love for me has just got to be real..." part without problems but he did :D

Anyway, again, Geezer made the night worth it. Right after Iron Man (or was it War Pigs... can't remember) a great part of the crowd chanted "Geezer, geezer" until Ozzy said "ok that's enough". I'm proud to say I was one of the people who started that. Also I'm proud to be more or less the only person chanting "Geezer" instead of "Ozzy" after Paranoid when they all were thanking the crowd and throwing out guitar picks etc. In contrast to his old colleague, Geezer handles his instrument with as much life, feeling and precision as he did in his prime. You didn't have to be a bass player to appreciate his performance tonight, it was simply outstanding. So yeah, wearing my "Headless Cross" t-shirt didn't really fit too well with my obsession of Geezer haha, I wish I'd had a Cross Purposes t-shirt lying around...

[MH1986]

Knew that would happen. Yet 'Paranoid' never goes away, and honestly I don't think anyone would care if it was not played for once. Quit playing the same tired setlist. How about...

Except all those drunken idiots that alternate between screaming for Crazy Train and Paranoid after every song.

[Josef_K]

Knew that would happen. Yet 'Paranoid' never goes away, and honestly I don't think anyone would care if it was not played for once. Quit playing the same tired setlist. How about...

People do care... from what I can tell. In the end of the show, after "Mama I'm Coming Home", everyone screams Paranoid, even me :S It's his signature song, simple as that. Personally I thought as I said in my previous post that Geezer was the highlight of the evening. So what I would have wanted (apart from a longer setlist... duh...) is to cut two Ozzy-era songs, for example "Killer of Giants" and "I Don't Wanna Change the World" (they're not so good anyway) and extend the Sabbath-set with Children of the Grave and Black Sabbath, still extremely well-known songs so I don't think it's bad from a financial perspective either. Would have been great if they could have shortened down the guitar solos and drum solo to get room for one more song, but I guess Ozzy's voice needs to rest a lot. Still, those solos were quite boring... not that great musicians we are talking about here, sadly.

[Sabhuman1978]

Can anyone tell what was BLS setlist (in Helsinki)?

[Billy Underdog]

God damn! Had to check out if i still had my tickets when i came home last night. (Needed something else from the same drawer, just thought i'd double-check). And they were gone...
Been searching trough the whole house today, thinking "fuck, no consert!"

Found them with some other paper someone had put away. Seems like i forgot to put them back after buying the train-tickets...
Man, was scared for a while there, haven't had a good nights sleep, to put it that way.

[Soul Sucker]

Wow... Zakk Wylde sure fucked those songs up. How he even got a gig with Ozzy in the first place, I will never know...

[The Wretch]

C'mon now, he wasn't quite so OTT with the squeals live back in the day, and 'No Rest...' 'No More Tears' and 'Ozzmosis' are pretty great.

Also, Pride & Glory and Book Of Shadows are awesome. Hell, BLS started off pretty good too, until he started doing those vocals.

I still prefer Jake E Lee though, and Randy obviously.

[Drago]

Was listening to No Rest today and was reflecting on how much better Zakk sounded. Demon Alcohol and Hero are simply amazing. Ozzy vocally is really great on it as well.

[Soul Sucker]

C'mon now, he wasn't quite so OTT with the squeals live back in the day, and 'No Rest...' 'No More Tears' and 'Ozzmosis' are pretty great.

Also, Pride & Glory and Book Of Shadows are awesome. Hell, BLS started off pretty good too, until he started doing those vocals.

I still prefer Jake E Lee though, and Randy obviously.

Maybe I was being a little harsh. No Rest for the Wicked & No More Tears are great albums. But everything after that... Yikes.

[Drago]

Maybe I was being a little harsh. No Rest for the Wicked & No More Tears are great albums. But everything after that... Yikes.

I am also a huge fan of Ozzmosis. Probably my second favorite Ozzy CD and Michael Beinhorn really pushed Ozzy so hard on his vocals.

[Soul Sucker]

I am also a huge fan of Ozzmosis. Probably my second favorite Ozzy CD and Michael Beinhorn really pushed Ozzy so hard on his vocals.

I don't hate it. I think the songs are good, but the production totally ruins them. I like the demo version of See You on the Other Side though.

[62_SG]

Knew that would happen. Yet 'Paranoid' never goes away, and honestly I don't think anyone would care if it was not played for once. Quit playing the same tired setlist. How about...

Desire (Sounded just fine in 2003)
Rock 'N' Roll Rebel (I'm sure he could manage his way around it just fine)
Diary Of A Madman (He sounded great when he did this in 2000)
You Can't Kill Rock and Roll
Over The Mountain (Hard yes, but he can easily modify it to fit his current voice if he worked at it enough without giving up)
Perry Mason

Come on Ozzy. I know you have confidence issues with your voice, but maybe if you just tried you'd see it's not so bad. And most of your fans already accept the fact that your voice cracks a lot and have never been that great of a vocalist in the live setting. Quit cutting shit from sets just cause of one shaky performance. You sound better nowadays than you ever did in the early 2000s and the late 90s. 1995/1996 especially you sounded horrid.

I dunno, it just wouldn't be an Ozzy show without Paranoid. That being said, its a short enough tune that its not like its presence kicks anything else out of the set.

[renbergs]

I think Ozzy delivered what you can expect. No big surprises and if I was 60+ and had had more poison through my system than any other still living man, I'd also play it safe
Geezer was great and made me really miss the re-united original Sabbath line-up I bought the tickets for.