Following the postponement of his UK and European shows earlier this month, Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled the Australia, New Zealand and Japan leg of No More Tours II due to illness.
“Ozzy recently developed pneumonia and has spent some time in hospital," said Ozzy's wife and manager Sharon Osbourne. "He is through the worst part.
"His doctors have advised that he stay at home to recuperate for full six weeks.”
Ozzy was due to headline Download Australia on 9 and 11 March in Sydney and Melbourne respectively.
“Ozzy’s health and wellbeing is number one. We wish Ozzy all the best in his recovery and hope he is back to full health as soon as possible," said the festival in a statement posted on Facebook.
“It is impossible to replace Ozzy Osbourne at any time, but three weeks out from Download there is no chance of us securing an act to replace the headline slot.
“We are pleased to announce Aussie hard rock kings, Airbourne will join the Download lineup and thank them for joining us with such short notice.”