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Back to the Beginning

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Back to the Beginning
Concert by Black Sabbath
LocationAston, Birmingham, England
VenueVilla Park
Date(s)July 5, 2025 (2025-07-05)

Back to the Beginning is an upcoming concert scheduled to take place on July 5, 2025 at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham.[1][2] This will be the final show of Black Sabbath,[3][4] and will mark the first time since the 2005 tour of Ozzfest that the original line-up of the band (Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward) has performed live together. Tom Morello is directing the concert.[5][6]

Proceeds from the show are going to support Cure Parkinsons, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice.[7]

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References

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  1. ^ Aswad, Jem (February 5, 2025). "Black Sabbath Announces 'Final' Concert, 'Back to the Beginning,' With Metallica, Slayer and More". Variety. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  2. ^ "Sharon Osbourne announces Ozzy's final show: 'This is his full stop'". www.bbc.com. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  3. ^ "Black Sabbath announce colossal final show with Ozzy at Villa Park". Kerrang!. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  4. ^ "Original Black Sabbath lineup to play for 1st time in 20 years as part of Ozzy Osbourne's last show". TODAY.com. February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "Tom Morello to direct all-star send off for Black Sabbath". AV Club. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  6. ^ duanejames (February 5, 2025). "Black Sabbath Announce 'Back To The Beginning' Concert Extravaganza in Birmingham, England". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
  7. ^ "Black Sabbath Reunites for Ozzy's Final Show Ever: Back to the Beginni". Knotfest. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2025.