Black Sabbath to reunite with Ozzy Osbourne for his final concert

Iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath will reunite with their original lead vocalist, Ozzy Osbourne, for one final performance in Birmingham, UK, for a charity concert set for July 5.

This was announced on Wednesday by Osbourne’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, and former bandmate Tony Iommi.

The concert will mark the first time in 20 years that all the founding members — Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward — will perform together.

Black Sabbath concert tickets to go live on Feb 14

Besides a solo performance by Osbourne, the fundraiser will also feature performances by metal veterans such as Slayer, Pantera, Metallica, and others, according to The Guardian.

Tickets for the charity concert, scheduled to be held at Villa Park, are expected to go on sale at 10 am on February 14. The event is titled 'Back to the Beginning.'

Black Sabbath's first rehearsal took place at the Newtown Community Centre, located near the venue of the upcoming concert.

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Ozzy Osbourne's final show

This would definitively be Osbourne's final show, Sharon said. The legendary singer has been forced to stop touring, majorly due to his Parkinson's and spinal injuries.

"Ozzy didn't have a chance to say goodbye to his friends, to his fans, and he feels there's no been no full stop," Sharon was quoted as saying by BBC News. "This is his full stop," she added.

'Greatest Metal Show Ever'

Expressing confidence about the concert's success, Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, who has taken up the job of being the concert's musical director, said, “This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever.”

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As per the BBC, renowned guitarists Billy Corgan and Slash will also be a part of the show. Sharon described the upcoming concert's line-up as “an endless amount of people.”

FAQs

1. When was Black Sabbath formed?
Black Sabbath, a pioneering heavy metal rock band, was formed in Birmingham, UK, in 1968. The band quickly rose to global fame and became widely regarded as the founders of heavy metal music.

2. Who founded the band?
The band was founded by lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. Over the years, Black Sabbath’s lineup saw many changes, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout its history.