Judas Priest has replaced Ozzy Osbourne at the upcoming Power Trip festival, according to Billboard. The festival is set for October 6 through 8 in Indio, CA and features fellow rock and metal titans AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Metallica, and Iron Maiden.
Judas Priest provided the following comment in all caps: "POWER TRIPPERS ARE YOU READY FOR SOME JUDAS PRIEST STYLE HEAVY METAL! WE ARE EXCITED AND READY TO RAISE DOUBLE HORNS WAY UP HIGH TOGETHER. KEEPING THE METAL FAITH AT THIS BOSTIN ONE OF A KIND POWER TRIP WORLD EVENT!"
Osbourne announced yesterday, July 10 that he was pulling out of the festival due to his ailing health. Osbourne expects to get back on the road in 2024. "As painful as this is, I've had to make the decision to bow out of performing on Power Trip in October," said Osbourne in his statement.
"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."
