A monumental announcement has reverberated from the heart of rock legend: the legendary original lineup of Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward – will convene for an epochal performance, marking their first reunion in two decades and serving as a grand finale. Dubbed "Back to the Beginning," this historic concert will unfold at the storied Villa Park, nestled in the band's birthplace of Birmingham, England.
The lineup boasts a stellar array of talent, with performances by Osbourne, Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, and Mastodon, promising a day-long extravaganza of metallic magic.
"It is my destiny to journey Back to the Beginning… to give back to the soil that nurtured me," mused Osbourne. "How fortunate am I to embark on this journey with the beloved comrades by my side? Birmingham, the undisputed cradle of metal, reigns eternal."
The all-encompassing event further enriches its tapestry with additional appearances by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Slash from Guns 'n Roses, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit, Sammy Hagar, Wolfgang Van Halen, Jonathan Davis of Korn, among other luminous names.
"Hailing from Birmingham in 1968, Black Sabbath has etched its name in metal history as one of the most prosperous bands of all time, amassing over 75 million album sales worldwide," the Instagram announcement resonated. "They paved the way for countless heavy metal genres, and their influence remains as potent today as it did in the golden era of the 1970s."
Scheduled for July 5th, tickets for this unforgettable spectacle will go on sale on February 14th at 10:00 a.m. GMT via LiveNation.co.uk. The proceeds of this concert will generously benefit charitable organizations across England.
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