Sunlight, pumpkins, and pure Prince of Darkness energy — now that’s how you do spooky season, mun! 😈
This weekend, Ozzy Osbourne’s family paid a visit to a jaw-dropping tribute to the metal legend himself: a pumpkin mural made entirely from over 10,000 squashes at Sunnyfields Farm in Totton, Hampshire. Yes, you read that right — ten. thousand. pumpkins. 🧡
The incredible creation, nicknamed the ‘Pumpkin Pyramid of Darkness’, towers proudly on the farm’s Halloween trail, depicting Ozzy in all his gothic glory — cape, shades, cross, and that unmistakable grin. It’s part harvest festival, part heavy metal shrine, and it’s drawing fans from all over the UK.
Making the moment even more wholesome, Sharon, Jack, and Kelly Osbourne turned up with Kelly’s fiancé, Slipknot’s Sid Wilson, and their son Sidney on Saturday evening (11th October) to see the spectacle for themselves. Talk about a family day out with a side of chaos! 🤘👨👩👧👦
Visitors who spotted them said the family were “laughing, taking selfies, and genuinely touched” by the tribute. And honestly, who wouldn’t be? Seeing your face immortalised in gourds is pretty metal. 🎃🔥
Sunnyfields Farm, known for its epic pumpkin displays, has outdone itself this year — turning autumn vibes into a full-blown rock ’n’ roll celebration. The mural has quickly become a must-see for metalheads and Halloween lovers alike.
One fan summed it up perfectly:
“Forget carving pumpkins — I’m starting a Sabbath squash army next year!” 🥁
If you fancy seeing it yourself, the Ozzy mural is on display throughout October — so grab your boots, your camera, and your best bat impression. 🦇
Only in Britain, mun… where even pumpkins bow down to the Prince of Darkness! 🖤
🗓️ Event: Ozzy Osbourne ‘Pumpkin Pyramid’
📍 Location: Sunnyfields Farm, Totton, Hampshire
🎃 Open: Throughout October
🎟️ Tickets & Info: sunnyfieldsfarm.co.uk
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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