Ozzy Osbourne all giddy at Black Sabbath rehearsals ahead of epic farewell show

 

 

Ozzy Osbourne All Giddy at Black Sabbath Rehearsals Ahead of Epic Farewell Show

 

Heavy metal icon **Ozzy Osbourne** is reportedly *“giddy like a kid again”* as he joins his legendary bandmates from **Black Sabbath** in rehearsals ahead of what’s being called the **most anticipated metal concert of all time** — their **farewell show**, set to take place on **July 5, 2025**, at Villa Park in Birmingham.

 

The one-night-only event, titled **“Back to the Beginning,”** marks not only Ozzy’s official retirement from live performance but also the first time the original Black Sabbath lineup—**Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward**—will share the stage in nearly two decades.

 

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### 🎤 “He’s Buzzing,” Says Inner Circle

 

Sources close to the band say the 76-year-old “Prince of Darkness” has been **energetic, humorous, and emotional** during rehearsals this week at an undisclosed venue in the West Midlands.

 

> *“He’s bouncing around, cracking jokes, and singing louder than ever. You can tell this means everything to him,”* said a longtime Sabbath crew member.

> *“Ozzy’s like a teenager again — just buzzing to be with the band.”*

 

Despite recent health struggles, including battles with **Parkinson’s Disease** and multiple surgeries on his spine, Ozzy appears determined to **go out on a high note**.

 

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### 🧨 A Historic Night in the Making

 

The **“Back to the Beginning”** concert is being hailed as a **full-circle moment**, bringing the original Black Sabbath lineup back to their **Birmingham roots**, where the band formed in 1968 and changed the course of music forever.

 

The concert is expected to feature:

 

* A career-spanning setlist including classics like *“Paranoid,” “Iron Man,”* and *“War Pigs”*

* Surprise guest appearances from metal icons

* A full stadium audience of over 42,000 fans

* A pay-per-view livestream for global viewers

 

The band’s longtime producer and friend **Tony Iommi** recently told reporters:

 

> *“We’re not just playing songs—we’re closing a chapter. And Ozzy’s joy makes it all worth it.”*

 

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### 🕊️ A Moment of Closure

 

This concert will also serve as **Ozzy’s personal goodbye**, after a career that spanned over five decades, multiple Grammy wins, solo stardom, and his unforgettable run as the frontman of Sabbath.

 

Sharon Osbourne confirmed Ozzy’s emotion going into the performance:

 

> *“He didn’t get a chance to say goodbye properly to his fans. This is his full stop, on his terms, and he’s over the moon about it.”*

 

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### 🎸 Final Rehearsals Underway

 

With final dress rehearsals scheduled throughout the week, band insiders say Sabbath is working meticulously to ensure every moment is unforgettable:

 

* **Bill Ward** is back on drums after health-imposed absences from previous tours

* **Geezer Butler** is leading arrangements for the encore set

* **Tom Morello** is rumored to be curating a guest jam section

 

The energy in the room, according to those present, is *“as intense as the early days.”*

 

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### 🔥 Final Thought

 

For Ozzy Osbourne, it’s more than a concert — it’s a **homecoming, a farewell, and a legacy moment** all rolled into one. With laughter in rehearsals and fire in his voice, the “Madman” is ready to make history… *one last time*.

 

**The end is near, but

for Ozzy and Sabbath — it’s ending exactly where it all began.**