It ends as it began: the sounds of rain and tolling bells, four boys from Birmingham together to make history. Back To The Beginning isn't just the farewell performance of the original members of Black Sabbath, it's also amongst the biggest and most important metal gigs of all time.
Even before kick-off, the streets of Aston are abuzz. Fans congregate in just about every direction, some heading off to see Ozzy's first home while others join huge queues for exclusive event merch. The sounds of Blue Oyster Cult's Don't Fear The Reaper signal an unofficial start, Slipknot's Sid Wilson DJ'ing in an Aston Villa jersey between sets.
