BREAKING:Black Sabbath’s Iconic “Back to the Beginning” Farewell Concert Canceled – Here’s Why
BREAKING:Black Sabbath’s Iconic “Back to the Beginning” Farewell Concert Canceled – Here’s Why
Black Sabbath to Stream Historic “Back to the Beginning” Farewell Concert
Black Sabbath is set to go out with one last, earth‑shattering roar. Their farewell event, “Back to the Beginning”, is scheduled for July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham, England — the band’s hometown — and will mark the final performance for both the band and Ozzy Osbourne .
The original lineup — Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums) — will unite onstage for the first time in 20 years . To complement the spectacle, a constellation of rock and metal icons will take the stage, including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, Rival Sons, Halestorm, and more . Singer‑actor Jason Momoa will serve as host , while Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello has been tapped as musical director .
Ozzy will perform a short solo segment before joining his bandmates for a “sample” of Sabbath’s catalogue — a decision guided by his ongoing health struggles, including Parkinson’s disease . Sharon Osbourne emphasized the global demand, explaining that the livestream was added “because this is such a historic event” .
The concert will broadcast live at 3 p.m. BST (10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT) on July 5 via a pay‑per‑view stream hosted on the official Back to the Beginning website, courtesy of Mercury Studios and streaming partner Kiswe . Virtual tickets cost approximately €26.99 (~$29.99), and viewers will have 48 hours to rewatch the full show .
Importantly, proceeds are dedicated to charity, including Cure Parkinson’s, the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice . For metal fans everywhere, this global livestream offers a chance to witness music history in real time — wherever they are.
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