BLACK SABBATH ANNOUNCE “BACK TO THE BEGINNING”
ALL PROFITS FROM THE SHOW WILL BE SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN CURE PARKINSON’S, BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND ACORN CHILDREN’S HOSPICE
ICONS OF METAL COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE OZZY OSBOURNE’S FINAL PERFORMANCE – ON JULY 5TH @ VILLA PARK
[Wednesday 5th February 2025 – Birmingham, U.K.] This morning, at the home of Aston Villa, Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi announced that the original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline “BACK TO THE BEGINNING” on July 5th at Villa Park, Birmingham.
The all-star event will celebrate the true creators of heavy metal and will see Ozzy Osbourne play his own short set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow.
“It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning….time for me to give back to the place where I was born,” Ozzy Osbourne said. “How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever.”
Formed in Birmingham in 1968 and going on to become one of most successful metal bands of all time, Black Sabbath have sold over 75 million albums worldwide across their legendary career. Setting the blueprint for the many routes heavy metal took, Black Sabbath’s influence and importance is as vital today as it was in the early 1970s.
Music Director Tom Morello said: “This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever.”
“BACK TO THE BEGINNING” will feature sets from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon…
The all-day event will also feature a supergroup of musicians. Artists announced so far include Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns ‘n Roses), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Jake E Lee, Jonathan Davis (Korn), KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sleep Token ii (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Wolfgang Van Halen and Zakk Wylde.
More names will be announced shortly. Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday 14th February 2025 at LiveNation.co.uk.
All profits will go to the following charities: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice, a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa.
About Cure Parkinson’s
Cure Parkinson’s is working with urgency to find new treatments to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s. Their funding and innovation has redefined the field of Parkinson’s research, enabling the world’s leading researchers to prioritise the next generation of drugs for clinical trial. Further information at cureparkinsons.org.uk
About Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is the UK’s leading specialist paediatric centre, caring for sick children and young people up to the age of 16. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC in February 2017, hailed as world leaders in some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research and development.
Home to one of the largest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the country, with a dedicated inpatient Eating Disorder Unit and Acute Assessment Unit for regional referrals of children and young people with the most serious of problems (Tier 4) and “Forward Thinking Birmingham” community mental health service for 0-25 year olds.
About Acorn Children’s Hospice
Caring for a child with complex medical needs can place unimaginable demands on a family, both physically and emotionally. At Acorns Children’s Hospice, they understand that when time is short every moment is precious, which is why, as well as providing specialist palliative care, they help families to make lasting memories.
They provide a happy homely environment where children can experience all kinds of great activities, meet new friends, or relax and enjoy some quiet time. The experienced, skilled staff take time to understand each child’s individual requirements, listening to any concerns and adapting activities according to their needs.
Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi photo by Samir Hussein/Getty Images for Live Nation UK
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