A pivotal moment in music history is set for July 5, as Ozzy Osbourne will grace the stage for his last-ever live performance. For the first and final time in 20 years, he’ll be joined by the original BLACK SABBATH members— Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. Every guitar hero, special guest and all-star cover from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s epic Back to the Beginning farewell show News By Michael Astley-Brown published 6 July 2025 Experience the historic farewell concert of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, 'Back to the Beginning,' live from Birmingham on July 10. Witness legendary performances by the original members Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince Of Darkness, will take to the stage for his last-ever live performance, joined by the original BLACK SABBATH lineup for the first and last time in two decades. Osbourne's death comes just a few weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath, a memorable "Back to the Beginning" benefit concert. Here's everything to know about the historic show. Back to the Beginning was a benefit concert by the English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, with a number of supporting artists. It took place on 5 July 2025 at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham, England, very near where the band was formed in 1968. The event concluded with the final live performances of both Black Sabbath and lead singer Ozzy Osbourne; it also marked the first time since 2005 Icons of Metal come together to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance July 5th at Villa Park. All Profits From The Show Will Be SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath headline the 'Back to the Beginning' charity concert, Saturday, July 5, in Birmingham, England. Here's how to stream. You can watch it below. Watch Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Perform 'Paranoid' at Back to the Beginning Sabbath's performance marked the band's first show by the original quartet in 20 years. Join the ultimate heavy metal farewell as Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath reunite for their final performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Stream the 'Back to the Beginning' concert on The countdown is on, and it’s very nearly time to see Ozzy Osbourne reunite with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning extravaganza on July 5. Of With Back To The Beginning, the studio brings its cinematic vision and music expertise to what is poised to be the greatest heavy metal show ever staged. Executive Producers for Mercury Studios are Kelly Sweeney and Alice Webb, and for Black Sabbath is Sharon Osbourne. Tickets may have sold out, but there will be a pay-per-view livestream to access Ozzy and Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' concert. Ozzy Osbourne’s final show marks the end of an era, something that the rock icon and his band Black Sabbath will always be remembered by. This is the official global all-day livestream of the sold-out event - Back to the Beginning.<br></br>Tune in to celebrate the true creators of heavy metal - witness Ozzy Osbourne play his own set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow, and the band's first performance in 20 years.<br></br>Back to the Beginning will feature sets from Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera Ozzy Osbourne Announces That Black Sabbath’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Final Show Will be Livestreamed The all-star July 5 gig in Birmingham will feature the rock icon's first full performance Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath’s monumental farewell performance, BACK TO THE BEGINNING will be streamed worldwide on 5th July! And if that’s not enough, the full set will be available to watch on demand for 48 hours after the show. It's the biggest heavy metal gig of the year, if not of all time; this weekend, Black Sabbath 's original four members - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - reunite on stage for the first time in 20 years as they play their final show together ever, back where it all began near their childhood homes in Aston, Birmingham. Ozzy Osbourne has died at 76, just weeks after his final show with Black Sabbath on July 5. Here's everything to know about the benefit concert and the rocker's parting words to fans from the stage. The day-long concert special featured standout performances from Osbourne and Black Sabbath, Metallica, Guns n' Roses, Jack Black and more.
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