Following their appearance in Aston Villa’s summer home kit trailer, Birmingham’s own BLACK SABBATH partners with the club and Adidas for a limited-edition Villa shirt and Predator boot.
Speaking about the collab, Ozzy Osbourne says, “My absolute favourite colours in the world have always been purple and black. It’s been Black Sabbath colours for over 50 years. Tony, Geezer, Bill and I look at this as a huge honour. Up the Villa!”
Adidas has also designed a custom SABBATH-inspired version of the Predator 24 boot, hand-painted by artist Jordan Dawson.
“Hand-painting this design onto one of adidas’ 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,” says Jordan. “This collaboration brings together creativity and craftsmanship, offering a unique expression that stands out in both the world of sports and art.”
Although the boot won’t be available for purchase, you’ll soon see it worn by goalkeeper Emi Martinez in an upcoming match.
As for the limited-edition shirts, they’ll make their on-pitch debut when Villa faces Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup today (Wednesday, October 30), and will be available for purchase in the club shop.
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