Back to the Beginning

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Back to the Beginning
Concert by Black Sabbath
Location Aston, Birmingham, England
Venue Villa Park
Date(s)July 5, 2025 (2025-07-05)

Back to the Beginning is an upcoming concert scheduled to take place on July 5, 2025 at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham. [1] [2] This will be the final show of Black Sabbath, [3] [4] and will mark the first time since the 2005 tour of Ozzfest that the original line-up of the band (Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward) has performed live together. Tom Morello is directing the concert. [5] [6]

Proceeds from the show are going to support Cure Parkinsons, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice. [7]

Performers

References

  1. Aswad, Jem (February 5, 2025). "Black Sabbath Announces 'Final' Concert, 'Back to the Beginning,' With Metallica, Slayer and More". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  2. "Sharon Osbourne announces Ozzy's final show: 'This is his full stop'". www.bbc.com. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  3. "Black Sabbath announce colossal final show with Ozzy at Villa Park". Kerrang!. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  4. "Original Black Sabbath lineup to play for 1st time in 20 years as part of Ozzy Osbourne's last show". TODAY.com. February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  5. "Tom Morello to direct all-star send off for Black Sabbath". AV Club. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  6. duanejames (February 5, 2025). "Black Sabbath Announce 'Back To The Beginning' Concert Extravaganza in Birmingham, England". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  7. "Black Sabbath Reunites for Ozzy's Final Show Ever: Back to the Beginni". Knotfest. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.