Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath delivered a historic farewell with their Back to the Beginning concert, held on July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham.

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath delivered a historic farewell with their *Back to the Beginning* concert, held on July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham. The event marked a powerful homecoming and final bow for the legendary heavy metal pioneers, whose roots trace back to the very streets of the city. Tickets for the show sold out almost instantly, with more than 40,000 fans packing the stadium to witness what was billed as the ultimate Sabbath send-off.

The concert, a thunderous celebration of the band’s legacy, saw Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler reunite for a blistering setlist of Sabbath classics, including “Paranoid,” “War Pigs,” and “Iron Man.” The show’s emotional weight was amplified by its location—Birmingham being the birthplace of the band and the genre they helped define. For many fans, it was more than a concert; it was a pilgrimage.

In a modern twist on the live experience, *Back to the Beginning* was also made available via live stream for £24.99. The virtual attendance was staggering—at one point, 5.8 million fans were watching the performance simultaneously. The event’s global reach and overwhelming demand helped generate nearly \$200 million, all of which is reportedly being directed toward various charitable causes, further underlining the band’s commitment to giving back as they close this monumental chapter.

The concert film capturing the event has now been confirmed, promising fans who missed the live stream a chance to witness this unforgettable moment in rock history. With high-definition visuals and immersive sound design, the film is expected to be released later this year, preserving Black Sabbath’s farewell in fittingly epic fashion.

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