- Ozzy Osbourne returns to Birmingham for farewell concert
- Black Sabbath with original line-up
- Rock legends like Metallica and Slayer join them
Fans are in for a treat: Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, is set to give a farewell concert despite ongoing health challenges. After revealing his Parkinson's disease diagnosis in 2020 and dealing with mobility issues following a fall the previous year, the 76-year-old was forced to cancel his final tour in 2022.
However, Osbourne held on to the dream of performing one last time in his hometown of Birmingham, and now that dream is becoming a reality.
Ozzy Osbourne returns to Birmingham
Regarded as a heavy metal icon, Osbourne has chosen a significant venue for his final performance: Villa Park in Birmingham. The iconic stadium, home to Aston Villa FC, will host this historic event on July 5, 2025.
Fans are in for a concert of superlatives. Black Sabbath will reunite in their original line-up, with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward taking the stage together for the first time in many years. This historic performance will mark a final chance for the founding members to rock the stage alongside Osbourne.
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Rock Legends like Metallica and Slayer onboard
The "Back To The Beginning" event will not only feature Black Sabbath’s reunion but will also showcase other rock legends such as Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and Halestorm. A special highlight will be a solo set by Ozzy Osbourne himself.
Other solo artists joining the line-up include Slash, Fred Durst, Tom Morello, and Wolfgang Van Halen. With such an impressive array of talent, this promises to be an unforgettable night for heavy metal fans worldwide.
