In a jaw-dropping moment that left fans screaming, Lady Gaga paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne during her Mayhem Ball concert on Tuesday night (July 22) at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.

As Ozzy’s legendary anthem “Crazy Train” erupted through the venue’s speakers, Gaga tore open her black leather jacket to reveal a black Ozzy Osbourne t-shirt, igniting a frenzy of cheers from the crowd.

Headbanging on the Catwalk

Backed by her live band, Gaga danced down the catwalk toward the main stage while Ozzy’s signature riff echoed through the arena. In a powerful visual, the entire band lined up and headbanged in unison, matching the beat of the iconic intro — a full-on salute to the Prince of Darkness.

The moment was raw, loud, and incredibly sincere — a pop-meets-metal homage that only Gaga could pull off.

A Longstanding Love for Metal

This tribute wasn’t a one-off. Gaga has long declared her love for heavy metal, especially bands like BLACK SABBATH and IRON MAIDEN. In past interviews, she called seeing Iron Maiden live a “life-changing” experience that influenced her artistic evolution.

She’s also been photographed alongside some of rock’s most legendary names, including Alice Cooper and ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante, proving her respect for the genre goes far beyond surface-level fandom.