Black Sabbath have just announced some of the most exciting news in metal history: They are back – for one day only.
The rockers, who are fronted by Ozzy Osbourne, are putting on an epic gig this summer with the Brum band’s original line-up, including Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
This incredible, one-night-only of entertainment is being called the Back To The Beginning show, and will be held at Birmingham’s Villa Park.
Taking place on July 5, 2025, the band will also be supported by some of rock and metal’s biggest and best names.
Speaking excitedly about the upcoming event, Ozzy Osbourne said: “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.” (sic)
The line-up includes Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Halestorm, and Lamb of God – just to name a few.
On top of that, there are members of some of the world’s biggest bands performing, as well, including Fred Durst (from Limp Bizkit), Vessel II (Sleep Token), Jonathan Davis (Korn) and loads more.
We’ve got the full line-up below, but first, here’s how to get tickets.
The Black Sabbath Back To The Beginning event is being put together by music director Tom Morello.
The Rage Against The Machine star is also playing the event before Ozzy and Black Sabbath take to the stage.
Speaking out about the upcoming event, Morello said: “This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever.”
What’s more, all the profits from the gig’s tickets will be shared equally between the following charities: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice, a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa.
Black Sabbath’s incredible Back To The Beginning event will be taking place on July 5, 2025, at Birmingham’s Villa Park Stadium.
The gig will be headlined by Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne.
Here’s the full line-up:
- Black Sabbath (Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward)
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Metallica
- Slayer
- Pantera
- Gojira
- Alice In Chains
- Halestorm
- Lamb Of God
- Anthrax
- Mastodon
- Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins)
- David Draiman (Disturbed)
- Duff McKagan
- Frank Bello (Anthrax)
- Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit)
- Jake E Lee
- Jonathan Davis (Korn)
- KK Downing
- Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)
- Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
- Rudy Sarzo
- Sammy Hagar
- Scott Ian (Anthrax)
- Slash
- Sleep Token ii (Sleep Token)
- Papa V Perpetua (Ghost)
- Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine)
- Wolfgang Van Halen
- Zakk Wylde