Black Sabbath is set to reunite their original lineup for the first time in 20 years at a concert labeled as Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell performance. The Back to the Beginning charity event will take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, featuring an epic rock lineup including Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, and a supergroup with Billy Corgan, Slash, Fred Durst, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Tom Morello as musical director.
Main Acts
The main bill will also feature Gojira, Anthrax, Alice in Chains, Mastodon, Lamb of God, and Halestorm. Duff McKagan and Slash from Guns N’ Roses will join the lineup. Osbourne will perform a solo set before being joined by the band, with some supporting artists playing a mix of Sabbath and Oszy solo songs, as revealed by Sharon Osbourne. More artists are yet to be announced for the event.
Quotes
Ozzy Osbourne expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning…time for me to give back to the place where I was born. How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever.” Morello added, “This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever.”
Speaking to BBC News, Sharon Osbourne shared that her husband is thrilled about the reunion and the show, emphasizing that this event will serve as Osbourne’s final send-off to his friends and fans.
Charitable Cause
All profits from the concert will be donated to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice, according to a press release.
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Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning
FAQs
Q: When is the Black Sabbath reunion concert taking place?
A: The concert is scheduled for July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham.
Q: Which artists are part of the main bill for the concert?
A: The main bill includes Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Billy Corgan, Slash, Fred Durst, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Tom Morello, among others.
Q: What charitable causes will benefit from the concert’s profits?
A: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice will receive the proceeds from the event.
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