The founding lineup definitely are. From the moment Ozzy Osbourne started discussing a Black Sabbath reunion last year, the idea was for it to be a proper farewell with every original member present. 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. 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. Back to the Beginning was a benefit concert by the English rock 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 the band and lead singer Ozzy Osbourne; it also marked the first time since 2005 that the Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa and more have been added to the lineup for Black Sabbath ’s final reunion concert. On Monday (Feb. 17), Ozzy Osbourne ‘s official Instagram account revealed “This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever”: Ozzy Osbourne announces his final-ever live performance – featuring an original Black Sabbath lineup reunion and some of the biggest names in heavy music Most intriguing among the lineup is a Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins supergroup, teased by Sharon Osbourne, who appears in the same interview. “ Tom Morello is going to be playing with Billy Corgan and you know the drummer from Tool [Danny Carey]. The lineup for Ozzy Osbourne’s final show is set to expand with additional acts and surprises. Event producer Andy Copping shared this information, as reported by Hello Rayo. Copping discussed the ongoing changes to the show’s roster and the logistical planning for the historic event. Exactly six months ago, we learned that Black Sabbath’s original lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward — were getting back together for one last show. It would be Are Black Sabbath retiring? The founding lineup definitely are. From the moment Ozzy Osbourne started discussing a Black Sabbath reunion last year, the idea was for it to be a proper farewell with every original member present. The original Black Sabbath lineup of Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward is coming together one last time to help bid farewell to lead singer Ozzy Osbourne’s live performing days in their hometown of Birmingham. Today (July 5), music history will be made as Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, will take to the stage for his final ever live performance, joined by the original Black Sabbath lineup for the first and last time in two decades, in the biggest metal event of all time. The original lineup of Black Sabbath brought Ozzy Osbourne 's farewell show to a rousing conclusion with a four-song set Saturday night. Black Sabbath has announced its original lineup will reunite for the first time in 20 years to commemorate Ozzy Osbourne's final concert — and they're not alone. Check out the full lineup. Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne performed their final show together at Villa Park in Birmingham. Here's every song played at their last concert. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath played their final concert together with an epic send-off at Birmingham's Villa Park on Saturday (July 5). The heavy metal icon died just weeks after taking his final bow in Birmingham. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and a pioneer of heavy metal music, has died. He was 76. He is It marks Osbourne and Black Sabbath's last-ever performance, and there's a star-studded lineup of artists playing to send them off. Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath to reunite for 'Final Show' joined by all-star lineup: Details The band will take the stage on July 5 in Birmingham. A Black Sabbath reunion billed as their final performance and Ozzy Osbourne's last ever featured Metallica, GNR, Steven Tyler, Slayer and other stars.
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