Rock band postpones Upstate NY concert to mourn ‘profound loss,’ cancels other dates

A rock band is postponing an Upstate New York concert and canceling several other tour dates as they mourn a “profound loss.”

Pantera announced Friday that it is changing its schedule to grieve the death of Ozzy Osbourne. The legendary Black Sabbath singer, who influenced metal bands like Pantera, died Tuesday at age 76.

“Ozzy wasn’t just a legend who shaped the very foundation of heavy metal and inspired Pantera from the beginning — he was family. A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives both on and off the stage. The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music,” Pantera said in a statement…

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