Ozzy Osbourne celebrates metal magic: comeback with Black Sabbath in Birmingham!
Ozzy Osbourne performs with Black Sabbath at Birmingham Villa Park on July 5, 2025. Tickets available from February 14th, proceeds go to charities.
Ozzy Osbourne celebrates metal magic: comeback with Black Sabbath in Birmingham!
On July 5, 2025, the rock event of the year will take place in Birmingham: Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert, accompanied by the original line-up of Black Sabbath. As part of the Back to The Beginning event, Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward will take the stage in their first performance together since 2005. In an emotional statement, Osbourne said: "I want to give back to the place where I was born. Birmingham is the true home of metal." The event attracts well-known musicians such as Metallica, Slayer and Pantera, who will appear as opening acts, which further increases the dimension of this concert oe24 reported.
A great stage comeback
The concert will take place at Villa Park, where ticket sales will begin on February 14th. Proceeds from the event will go to charities such as Cure Parkinson's, a cause important to Osbourne, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020. The event promises to be a spectacular experience, not only as a farewell to the “Prince of Darkness”, but also as a tribute to the roots of metal. Tom Morello, known for his work with Rage Against the Machine, described the upcoming concert as "the biggest heavy metal show of all time," underlining fans' high expectations Independent.
Black Sabbath, which formed in Birmingham in 1968, is considered one of the most influential metal bands of all time and has sold over 75 million albums. Their debut album is considered one of the most important metal albums ever. Even though Osbourne struggled with health problems in his final years, his determination to perform with his fans remains undiminished. He explained: “I will do everything I can to get back on stage until I can’t anymore.” The audience can look forward to an epic event that celebrates not only nostalgic memories but also the power of music. A truly legendary farewell chapter in rock history will be written on July 5th.