Death metal legends Cannibal Corpse have unveiled plans for a brand-new tour, one that carries both bittersweet news and historic significance. The band confirmed that longtime guitarist Rob Barrett will be sitting out the upcoming run due to personal matters. While his absence is sure to leave a mark, the group has assured fans that a well-known guitarist from the metal world will step in to fill his shoes — keeping the band’s signature ferocity alive on stage.
What makes this tour even more extraordinary is the band’s decision to dedicate part of the run to the late Ozzy Osbourne. Widely revered as the godfather of heavy metal, Ozzy’s influence stretches far beyond Black Sabbath’s pioneering riffs. His passing earlier this year left the music community mourning, and Cannibal Corpse are determined to honor his memory in their own crushing way.
Frontman George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher spoke about the decision in a heartfelt statement:
“Ozzy was one of the reasons extreme music exists at all. Without him and Black Sabbath, there would be no Cannibal Corpse, no death metal, no heavy scene the way we know it today. This tour is our way of showing respect to the Prince of Darkness — every night, in every city.”
The identity of Barrett’s replacement remains under wraps, though insiders hint at a player with a reputation for blistering live performances and deep roots in the metal community. The mystery has sparked heated speculation among fans, with names of potential candidates already flying across forums and social media. Whoever it is, the expectation is clear: they’ll need to match the intensity and technical precision that Barrett brought to the stage for decades.
Formed in Buffalo in 1988, Cannibal Corpse has long been a cornerstone of death metal, known for their uncompromising brutality, graphic lyrics, and unmatched stage presence. Albums like Tomb of the Mutilated and Violence Unimagined have secured their place in extreme music history, while their live shows continue to prove why they remain leaders of the genre.
The decision to weave an Ozzy tribute into their tour adds an emotional layer to what promises to be a punishing series of shows. While details of the tribute remain undisclosed, fans are already speculating whether the band might attempt a cover of a Sabbath classic — a rare and symbolic gesture that would bridge two of metal’s most extreme generations.
Tickets are expected to sell quickly as fans rally behind both the mystery and the tribute. One thing is certain: this will not be just another Cannibal Corpse tour. With Ozzy’s spirit looming large and a surprise guitarist in tow, the band is gearing up for one of the most powerful and talked-about runs in their history.
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