Adidas has announced an extraordinary partnership with Aston Villa and the legendary rock band Black Sabbath, unveiling a special edition collection that bridges the worlds of football and heavy metal music.
The collaboration features a limited-edition Predator football boot and a distinctively designed Aston Villa shirt, celebrating Ozzy Osbourne’s enduring legacy and that of his iconic band. The Villains will wear the kits tonight in their Carabao Cup match against Crystal Palace.
The Special Edition Aston Villa Shirt
The Aston Villa shirt is a centerpiece of this collaboration, and its back prominently displays the “Black Sabbath” branding.
The collection, limited to a production run of just 250 pieces, includes 200 home shirts and 50 black goalkeeper shirts, each ornamented with a Black Sabbath patch.
Ozzy Osbourne expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing the importance of purple and black, which have been synonymous with Black Sabbath for over five decades.
Said Ozzy: “My absolute favorite colors in the world have always been purple and black. It’s been Black Sabbath colors for over 50 years. Tony [Iommi, guitars], Geezer, Bill [Ward, drums] and I look at this as a huge honor. Up the Villa!”
Birmingham-born Osbourne has been a lifelong fan of the club. Last summer, the singer teamed up with Villa to announce the 2024/25 home kit.
The Limited-Edition Predator 24 Football Boots
The limited-edition Predator football boots, designed by renowned boot artist Jordan Dawson, were inspired by Prince Of Darkness. Dawson hand-painted the iconic singer’s motif and “Preds Of Darkness.” Aston Villa’s demonic goalkeeper, Emi Martinez, will wear the heavy metal boots in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash against Crystal Palace. The pairing just makes sense.
“Hand-painting this design onto one of Adidas’s most celebrated boots allowed me to merge fine artistry, sport, and the spirit of heavy metal music, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind custom piece,” said Dawson.
“This collaboration brings together creativity and craftsmanship, offering a unique expression that stands out in both the world of sports and art.”
