Ozzy Osbourne shared a selfie with Jason “Mosh Pit” Momoa, revealing the actor’s hardcore move of diving into the mosh pit during Pantera’s opening set at the 

Last weekend’s “Back To The Beginning” concert at Birmingham’s Villa Park—Ozzy Osbourne’s final farewell with Black Sabbath—was already set to be an unforgettable metal milestone. But when Jason Momoa, the “Aquaman” and “Game of Thrones” star, vaulted into the mosh pit during Pantera’s incendiary opening, he ignited the crowd in a moment that will go down in rock history.

🎸 Momoa Goes Full Metalhead

Serving as the concert’s host, Momoa had already proven his metal credentials. He had previously shared how Black Sabbath tracks shaped his own musical tastes and even took deep vocal and musical inspiration from bands like Pantera, Metallica, and Tool (Loudwire). However, nothing prepared fans— or Momoa—for the moment he declared, “Make some space for me, I’m coming in,” then climbed over the barricade as Pantera launched into Cowboys from Hell (BBC Feeds).

This wasn’t a celebrity cameo designed for photo ops. Momoa ditched the VIP bubble, removed his iconic braid mid-rise, and dove headlong into the crashing waves of humanity. He didn’t just blend in—he became the catalyst. Loudwire described how he “sparked a circle pit” that soon encompassed thousands . Footage confirmed he fist-bumped Phil Anselmo, played the part of a fellow agitator, and surfed back to the stage to thunderous applause (Loudwire).

One stunned fan from Suffolk shared with Birmingham World how seeing Momoa “singing, headbanging and just having fun” like “a proper metalhead, not just a celebrity,” turned the experience into an unforgettable night—one of the best concert moments of his life

The Setlist: Pantera in All Its Glory

Pantera ignited their set with signature gusto—starting with Cowboys from Hell, then pouring into Walk. They also paid homage to Sabbath by covering Planet Caravan and Electric Funeral (Loudwire). Momoa’s intrusion into the pit coincided with the height of that electrifying intro, adding raw human energy to the raging riffs.

A fitting crescendo for Ozzy’s final act

The entire massive event—nearly 11 hours of “Back To The Beginning”—aimed to salute Ozzy’s legacy. Despite declining health due to Parkinson’s and multiple spinal surgeries, Ozzy performed seated on his iconic flying bat-throne. He delivered emotional versions of Crazy Train, Mama, I’m Coming Home, and Black Sabbath classics like War Pigs and Paranoid, bringing fans to tears and celebration alike

The show held star-studded performances from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax—plus supergroups and drum-offs featuring Travis Barker, Danny Carey, and Chad Smith—before culminating in Ozzy reuniting with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward for Sabbath’s four-song finale

Charitable Curtain Call

This wasn’t just a concert—it was a philanthropic milestone. All proceeds from the event were donated to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice

Why Momoa’s Move Matters

Jason Momoa’s fearless moshing attests to his authenticity. Fans on social echoed sentiments like:

“Moshing with Jason Momoa was not on my bingo card!”
“He is the coolest dude on the planet… single‑handedly started the pit.”

It wasn’t stunt casting—it was raw energy. Commentators highlighted how Momoa wasn’t performing to the crowd; he became part of it. As one fan succinctly put it: “Seeing Jason enjoying the music like a regular fan… made it unforgettable.” (1077thebone.com)

Final Takeaway

What began as a monumental tribute to Ozzy Osbourne evolved into one of the heaviest, most human highlights of the night—thanks to Jason Momoa’s unscripted leap into the mosh pit. His embrace of metal culture wasn’t just credible—it was catalytic. As the dust settles, this moment stands as an emphatic reminder: true fandom transcends celebrity. In joining forces with Pantera and thousands of die‑hards, Momoa reaffirmed that music is unity, energy, and shared rebellion. And for one iconic night in Birmingham, metal was alive, loud, and univers