The stage is set at Villa Park in Birmingham for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s last-ever concert on Saturday.
This aerial photo captures the first glimpse of the Back to the Beginning concert stage, which will rotate between performers to minimise changeover time.
Alongside Sabbath and Ozzy’s final performance, the biggest show in heavy metal history will boast sets from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Tool, Rival Sons, Anthrax and Mastodon.
Hosted by Jason Momoa, supergroup musicians on the day include Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Jake E. Lee, KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sleep Token II (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine) and Zakk Wylde.
**Historic Farewell: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne Set for Final Performance at Villa Park — Metal’s Biggest Night Ever Unfolds This Saturday**
🎸🔥🏟️ *“Back to the Beginning” Promises an Unforgettable Farewell in Birmingham*
*July 3, 2025 — Birmingham, UK* — The birthplace of heavy metal is about to witness its ultimate finale. This **Saturday**, the legendary **Black Sabbath** and frontman **Ozzy Osbourne** will take the stage at **Villa Park** in **Birmingham** for what is being billed as their **last-ever concert** — a once-in-a-generation event titled **“Back to the Beginning.”**
The aerial view of the enormous concert stage, revealed today, showcases a **massive rotating platform** engineered to **minimise changeover time** between bands — a crucial feature for an event boasting the **largest lineup in metal history.**
### ⚡ The Final Bow of Metal Royalty
This monumental show marks the end of a 55-year legacy. For millions of fans around the globe, Black Sabbath — formed in Birmingham in 1968 — is the very origin of heavy metal. Ozzy Osbourne’s voice, Tony Iommi’s riffs, Geezer Butler’s thunderous bass, and the long-awaited return of drummer Bill Ward will bring the original Sabbath lineup back together **for the last time.**
Ozzy, speaking ahead of the show, stated:
> “This is the city where it all began. It’s only right we say goodbye here. It’s going to be emotional, and loud — just the way we like it.”
### 🤘 Lineup of the Century
More than just a farewell, “Back to the Beginning” is a **celebration of the genre Sabbath created**, featuring an unprecedented collection of metal and hard rock royalty.
**Confirmed performing acts include:**
* **Metallica**
* **Guns N’ Roses**
* **Slayer**
* **Pantera**
* **Tool**
* **Lamb of God**
* **Gojira**
* **Halestorm**
* **Anthrax**
* **Mastodon**
* **Alice in Chains**
* **Rival Sons**
With each act set to perform on a **rotating dual-stage system**, audiences can expect **non-stop music** from noon until midnight.
### 🎤 Hosted by Jason Momoa — Supergroup Spotlight
Hollywood megastar and metal enthusiast **Jason Momoa** will serve as the **official host**, guiding fans through the historic event. But the surprises don’t stop there.
A never-before-seen **all-star metal supergroup** will unite for special jam sessions and tributes throughout the night, featuring a jaw-dropping lineup of icons:
* **Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins)**
* **David Draiman (Disturbed)**
* **Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns N’ Roses)**
* **Zakk Wylde (Ozzy, Black Label Society)**
* **Tom Morello (RATM)**
* **Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)**
* **Scott Ian & Frank Bello (Anthrax)**
* **KK Downing (Judas Priest)**
* **Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit)**
* **Jake E. Lee, Rudy Sarzo, Mike Bordin, Sammy Hagar**, and others
* Members of **Sleep Token** and **Ghost** will also take part in unique cross-band performances
### 🌍 A Global Metal Moment
“Back to the Beginning” will be **broadcast worldwide**, with live streams available in over 50 countries. Fans can tune in online or at select cinemas and VR hubs to experience the historic moment as it happens.
### 📸 See the First Glimpse
The first **aerial photos of the Villa Park stage setup** are now available at [PlanetRock.com](https://www.planetrock.com), showing the enormous scale of the operation and hinting at the grand visual spectacle to come.
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### 🕯️ A Farewell Like No Other
As the final chords of Black Sabbath echo through the Birmingham night sky, a chapter of music history will close. But what a way to go — surrounded by peers, legends, fans, and a genre that continues to thrive thanks to the band that started it all.
**One last ride. One final roar. One historic night.**
**Metal returns to its roots — and says goodbye in the loudest way possible.**
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🖤 *Don’t miss “Back to the Beginning” — this Saturday at Villa Park.*
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