Black Sabbath started the metal era, says Sammy Hagar Sammy Hagar has hailed the impact of Black Sabbath, claiming that the band started the "metal era". BANG Premier · Jul 6, 2025
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell with Black Sabbath reunion The rocker – who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 – plans to continue to record music but will not perform live again. Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne: Back to the Beginning review – all-star farewell to the gods of metal is epic and emotional The biggest names in rock, from Metallica to Slayer, came to pay tribute to the men who created their entire genre – and even in old age, Sabbath’s sound has bludgeoning force The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s historic farewell show was less Live Aid, more Loud Aid 5/5 With merging and collaborating metal acts swapping over on a revolving stage, it’s a fast-spinning Lazy Susan of metal history. Yet there’s precious little ego and plenty of heartfelt humility The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025
"Without Sabbath, there would be no Metallica. Thank you boys for giving us a purpose in life." Metallica pay onstage tribute to Black Sabbath as the Godfathers of Metal return to their hometown to play their last show ever As Black Sabbath bow out, Metallica salute their immeasurable impact and influence on our world Metal Hammer · Jul 5, 2025
Emotional Ozzy Osbourne's final live performance Ozzy Osbourne reunited with all his original Black Sabbath bandmates for his final ever live performance at his Back to the Beginning show in Birmingham. BANG Premier · Jul 5, 2025
Here's every single special guest and song played from Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning show Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Alice In Chains, Gojira amongst a cast of superstar guests as Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath play live for the last time Metal Hammer · Jul 5, 2025
Watch Ozzy Osbourne's good friend Yungblud absolutely nail a cover of Black Sabbath's Changes with a one-off supergroup featuring members of Sleep Token, Extreme and Anthrax, at Sabbath's last ever show Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning mega-gig, currently taking place at Villa Park, Birmingham, has already thrown up some unforgettable performances Metal Hammer · Jul 5, 2025
Black Sabbath fans slam ‘disgraceful’ Marilyn Manson appearance during farewell show Appearance comes after the controversial musician’s Brighton concert was cancelled following pressure from campaign groups The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025
Sharon Osbourne claims band was ‘disinvited’ from Black Sabbath show: ‘People will be shocked’ Wife and manager of Ozzy Osbourne said she would ‘let everybody know’ who the band was after the event The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025
Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s final gig – as it happened The influential Birmingham band played their final concert – called Back to the Beginning – and were joined by the cream of heavy metal. Relive all 11 hours of mayhem here The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
Black Sabbath farewell concert live: Ozzy Osbourne’s last show ends with fireworks and cake All-day event saw snumber of metal acts, including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello, take part in the Birmingham show at Villa Park The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025
‘It’s my final encore’: Ozzy Osbourne to perform for last time at Birmingham show Saturday’s 10-hour concert will reunite original lineup of Black Sabbath and feature a multitude of metal bands The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne Set For Swansong At Black Sabbath Hometown Gig Birmingham braced Saturday for wildman rocker Ozzy Osbourne's final ever gig as Black Sabbath's frontman, with thousands flocking to his UK hometown for a celebration of the heavy metal genre he helped to create. International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025
Metal Hammer · Jul 4, 2025 Are you ready for "the greatest day in the history of heavy metal"? Black Sabbath share new photo featuring some of the metal legends set to honour them at their farewell show in Birmingham Ozzy, Tony, Geezer, Bill and friends, including Metallica, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Sammy Hagar, Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan and more
MusicRadar · Jul 4, 2025 “The producer said, ‘If you guys can deliver a strong performance of Cum On Feel The Noize, you’ve got a deal'”: How a ’70s glam rock anthem was the key for Randy Rhoads’ old band going all the way to No.1 Oasis were not the first to cover it
Metal Hammer · Jul 4, 2025 Here's everything you need to know about Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's final ever show, Back To The Beginning, including who's playing, where you can watch it and more Still confused about the details of this weekend's epic final Black Sabbath show? We got you
BANG Premier · Jul 4, 2025 Yungblud 'found solace' in Ozzy Osbourne Yungblud can see similarities between himself and Black Sabbath star Ozzy Osbourne.
Metal Hammer · Jul 4, 2025 "One of the scariest songs I ever heard." Slipknot's Corey Taylor pays tribute to Black Sabbath, reveals the song he listens to so he can "go some place mentally." Slipknot aren't playing Black Sabbath's final show, but the metal legends have had a profound impact on Corey et al all the same
Guitar World · Jul 4, 2025 “Oz said, ‘Let’s just do Free Bird twice. That should take up an hour!’” Zakk Wylde on Tony Iommi’s genius, Black Sabbath’s immeasurable influence – and Ozzy’s unlikely Back to the Beginning demands Ozzy Osbourne’s longest serving six-string lieutenant on what it means to be one of the family, and what to expect at Black Sabbath's emotional homecoming and farewell concert
Metal Hammer · Jul 4, 2025 "This is totally different from anything else we've done. This is nerve-racking." Tony Iommi explains why Black Sabbath are "all nervous" ahead of final show Even metal icons get the pre-show jitters, as Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi reveals ahead of tomorrow's historic final gig
BANG Premier · Jul 4, 2025 Black Sabbath's Toni Iommi reveals 'nerves' ahead of Villa Park gig Toni Iommi has confessed to feeling anxious ahead of Black Sabbath's Villa Park performance.
International Business Times UK · Jul 3, 2025 Black Sabbath Final Show Details: Date, Venue And Where To Buy Tickets Black Sabbath's final concert takes place on 5 July 2025 at Villa Park in Birmingham. Here's what makes this farewell a must-see event.
MusicRadar · Jul 3, 2025 “The Eagles were in the same studio, in the room next to us. They had to pack up and go because we were too loud!”: The highs and lows of Black Sabbath in the ’70s - by Tony Iommi “The Eagles were in the same studio, in the room next to us. They had to pack up and go because we were too loud!”: The highs and lows of Black Sabbath in the ’70s - by Tony Iommi
Guitar World · Jul 3, 2025 “Instead of being like, ‘Hey, man, you’re my favorite guitar player,’ I was like, ‘Watch out for that cable running across the floor’”: Bill Kelliher on his awkward Tony Iommi encounter and Mastodon’s Back to the Beginning plans As he gears up for Black Sabbath's last hurrah, the Mastodon man looks back on his brief – but probably very helpful! – exchange with Tony Iommi, and explains why no-one tops the Sabbath riff lord