**Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath Farewell Setlist: Back to the Beginning**
As the curtain fell on an era-defining chapter in rock history, Black Sabbath’s farewell tour was nothing short of monumental. Titled *The End*, the final shows reunited the band’s founding members—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler—for one last thunderous ride through the heavy metal trail they blazed over five decades earlier.
The setlist was a deliberate and powerful return to the beginning. It leaned heavily on their groundbreaking early albums, particularly their 1970 self-titled debut and the iconic *Paranoid*. Opening with the haunting toll of bells from “Black Sabbath,” the band immediately cast a shadow of doom and menace, setting the tone for an unforgettable night. Fan favorites like “Fairies Wear Boots,” “War Pigs,” and “Iron Man” followed, each delivered with raw intensity and reverence.
There were no flashy gimmicks—just towering riffs, pounding drums, and Ozzy’s unmistakable wail echoing like a dark preacher’s sermon. Deep cuts like “Hand of Doom” and “Behind the Wall of Sleep” gave longtime fans a taste of the band’s darker, more psychedelic leanings, while “Children of the Grave” and the finale, “Paranoid,” reminded the world why Sabbath is hailed as the godfathers of heavy metal.
By focusing on their early catalog, the farewell setlist honored the band’s roots and paid tribute to their enduring legacy. Though drummer Bill Ward was absent from the tour, the spirit of the original lineup remained intact. As the final notes rang out and the lights dimmed, it truly felt like the end of an era—yet one that will echo in heavy metal history forever. For Ozzy and Sabbath, the farewell wasn’t just a goodbye—it was a powerful return *back to the beginning*.
