Black Sabbath Ignored Vinny Appice at Final Concert Back to the Beginning

Black Sabbath Ignored Vinny Appice at Final Concert Back to the Beginning

In a brand-new interview with WRIF’s Meltdown, legendary drummer Vinny Appice reveals he was never invited to take part in Black Sabbath’s final concert at Villa Park — the historic farewell show featuring the original lineup and Ozzy Osbourne’s last-ever solo performance. Despite having played with both Ozzy and Dio-era Sabbath and contributing to iconic albums like Mob Rules and Dehumanizer, Vinny says the band never contacted him. In this video, we dive into Vinny’s emotional reflections on being left out, his wild touring memories with Ozzy, and his lasting legacy in heavy metal. Don’t miss this deep look into the story of the drummer who helped carry the Sabbath torch — but was forgotten when it mattered most.