Jason Momoa may be known for his commanding on-screen presence, but the Aquaman star recently revealed that stepping on stage in real life is a whole different beast. In a candid interview with Kerrang! magazine, Momoa opened up about the nerves he faced while hosting Back To The Beginning, Black Sabbath’s final show held in Birmingham on July 5.
The event, which took place at Villa Park, marked a historic farewell performance for the legendary band and featured Ozzy Osbourne’s last appearance with the group. Despite the honor of hosting such a monumental moment in music history, the 45-year-old actor confessed that he was overwhelmed with anxiety.
“I’m like, ‘What the f** are you talking about, man?!’”* Momoa recalled when he first got the call to host the show. “I’ve never hosted anything before, but I’ve gotta go out in front of all these f** people and host! I’ll be s**** my pants, but at the same time it’s the goddamn greatest metal show in history.”*
While he’s no stranger to large audiences in film, Momoa admitted that being on stage in front of a live crowd triggers a whole different kind of fear. He shared that the mere thought of facing a packed venue makes him feel sick, adding that he’s “f terrified” anytime he performs live with his own band, ÖOF TATATÁ.
The actor-musician and star of the upcoming Chief of War series also spoke about his passion for music and desire to improve his craft. Even with a demanding acting career, he’s dedicating time to his bass playing and spending more time in his newly built studio. His band currently performs covers, but Momoa has ambitions to evolve musically and push himself further.
Despite his nerves, Momoa delivered as host, helping to close the final chapter for one of metal’s most iconic bands. His honesty about stage fright—and his willingness to take on new challenges—only adds to his larger-than-life reputation. For fans of both film and metal, Jason Momoa proved that even the boldest stars get butterflies before the spotlight hits.