Original Line-up Reunion: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will perform together for the first time in 20 years
This marks a deeply emotional reunion after years apart.
Ozzy’s Participation**: Despite Parkinson’s disease and serious health issues, Ozzy will deliver a *short solo set* and join Sabbath for select songs—“little bits and pieces,” as he described it
All-Star Metal Line-Up**: The festival-style event features heavyweights like Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Gojira, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon—and a supergroup curated by Tom Morello, who serves as musical director
Charitable Impact & Global Reach**: All proceeds go directly to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice For those who missed out on tickets—sold out in under 16 minutes—the concert will be live‑streamed worldwide for £24.99, with 48‑hour replay access
Legacy Closure**: Despite their 2017 “The End” tour, this event is widely regarded as the **true final curtain**, largely due to Bill Ward’s inclusion and Ozzy’s severe health narrative ([loudlegends.com][5]). Sharon Osbourne called it “the full stop” on Ozzy’s career .
Ozzy Speaks
Ozzy reflected:
> “It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning….time for me to give back to the place where I was born… Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever.”
This once‑in‑a‑lifetime event celebrates Sabbath’s origins and influence, bringing an emotional end to one of music’s most iconic journeys.
Want tips for streaming the event, travel suggestions for Birmingham, or simply want to reminisce about Sabbath’s career? I’m all ears!
