Tom Morello, the legendary guitarist of Rage Against The Machine and musical director for Black Sabbath’s historic *Back To The Beginning* farewell concert, has revealed that the event is expected to raise over **\$190 million** for children’s charities and hospitals around the world.
The massive one-night festival, held at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, wasn’t just a final bow for the godfathers of heavy metal—it was a global moment of purpose. Behind the thunderous riffs and emotional goodbyes was a mission Morello described as “the most meaningful project I’ve ever worked on.” The funds raised will be directed toward pediatric cancer research, children’s hospitals in underserved regions, mental health programs for youth, and music education initiatives.
In a press statement following the show, Morello said, “We knew this would be big. But we didn’t know it would be *this* big. The numbers are staggering—but the impact will be even greater. This isn’t just a concert. It’s a legacy.”
What began as a farewell performance evolved into a symbol of unity and generosity. With fans flying in from every continent and livestream access spanning over 100 countries, *Back To The Beginning* broke records in both ticket sales and charitable contributions.
Morello praised his fellow artists, especially Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, for agreeing to turn their final show into a humanitarian powerhouse. “These are legends of heavy metal,” Morello said. “But what they did that night wasn’t about metal—it was about heart.”
As the last notes of “Paranoid” rang through the stadium, fans weren’t just cheering for an era of music that shaped generations—they were witnessing rock and roll’s power to heal, uplift, and make a real difference in the lives of children
worldwide.
