Black Sabbath Announces “Back to the Beginning” – A Historic Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne 🤘⚡
Black Sabbath, the pioneering force behind heavy metal, has unveiled plans for “Back to the Beginning”, a monumental concert marking Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance. Set for July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, this event promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the band’s legacy, featuring an extraordinary lineup of special guests.
A Star-Studded Lineup
Joining Black Sabbath for this historic occasion are some of the most iconic names in rock and metal:
- Metallica
- Slayer
- Pantera
- Gojira
- Alice in Chains
- Halestorm
- Lamb of God
- Anthrax
- Mastodon
In addition to these powerhouse bands, an all-star ensemble of musicians will make special appearances:
- Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins)
- David Draiman (Disturbed)
- Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses)
- Slash (Guns N’ Roses)
- Frank Bello (Anthrax)
- Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit)
- Jake E. Lee
- Jonathan Davis (Korn)
- K.K. Downing (Judas Priest)
- Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)
- Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
- Rudy Sarzo
- Sammy Hagar
- Scott Ian (Anthrax)
- Sleep Token II (Sleep Token)
- Papa V Perpetua (Ghost)
- Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) – serving as the event’s musical director
- Wolfgang Van Halen
- Zakk Wylde
A Concert with a Cause
Demonstrating their enduring commitment to philanthropy, all profits from the event will be shared equally among:
- Cure Parkinson’s
- Birmingham Children’s Hospital
- Acorn Children’s Hospice
Event Details
- Date: July 5, 2025
- Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham
- Tickets: On sale from February 14, 2025
This concert is not just a farewell to a music legend but a grand celebration of heavy metal’s rich history. Don’t miss the chance to witness this historic event that promises to be a defining moment in rock history.
More names will be announced shortly.
Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday 14th February 2025 at LiveNation.co.uk.
All profits from the show will be shared equally between the following charities: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice, a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa.
About Cure Parkinson’s
We’re here for the cure. Cure Parkinson’s is working with urgency to find new treatments to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s. Our funding and innovation has redefined the field of Parkinson’s research, enabling the world’s leading researchers to prioritise the next generation of drugs for clinical trial. Together we will conquer Parkinson’s. Further information at cureparkinsons.org.uk
About Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is the UK’s leading specialist paediatric centre, caring for sick children and young people up to the age of 16. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC in February 2017, we are world leaders in some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research and development.
We are also home to one of the largest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the country, with a dedicated inpatient Eating Disorder Unit and Acute Assessment Unit for regional referrals of children and young people with the most serious of problems (Tier 4) and our Forward Thinking Birmingham community mental health service for 0-25 year olds.
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