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???? Final Reunion of the Originals
The original members–Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward–reunite on stage for the first time in 20 years in their hometown city, a poignant return to where it all began for the band that shaped heavy metal .
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???? Star-Studded Supporting Acts
Hosted by Tom Morello, the day-long event features legendary acts like Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Alice In Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Gojira, and Mastodon, as well as live sets by Guns N’ Roses, Rival Sons, and a lineup of guest artists including Slash, Billy Corgan, Jonathan Davis, and Jason Momoa as host .
At 76 and with Parkinson’s disease, Ozzy will take a short solo set, then perform with Black Sabbath again for the final finale—a poignant conclusion to his live music career .
Global Giving and Reach
Proceeds from all tickets support research into Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. For fans overseas, a pay‑per‑view livestream at 3 PM BST offers a way to view the historic event .
Celebrations during Homecoming
The city has embraced the event with open arms—awarding Freedom of the City to the band for the city, adorning murals, and anticipating a record-breaking uplift for the city of around £20 million .
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???? Legacy & Impact
This show is more than a performance—it’s nearly six decades of trailblazing music, from Sabbath’s industrial 1968 beginnings to their international legacy with more than 70 million albums sold. Reviewers are hailing it as the “greatest heavy metal show ever”
When the gates open tonight, electrifying performances, tears, cheers, and a generation-defining musical conclusion await. Whether at Villa Park or through the livestream, audiences across the globe are in for something historic.
