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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OZZY + SABBATH’S FAREWELL

 

Zakk Wylde breaks down what bands will be doing throughout the day and reveals which Ozzy solo band members he expects to be on hand.

 

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**What to Expect from Ozzy Osbourne + Black Sabbath’s Farewell: Zakk Wylde Reveals Full-Day Breakdown and Surprises**

🕯️🎸 *The End Begins Where It All Began — Birmingham*

 

*July 3, 2025 — Birmingham, UK* — As the legendary “Back to the Beginning” farewell show at Villa Park draws closer, fans across the globe are bracing for an emotional and historic day. With **Ozzy Osbourne** and **Black Sabbath** sharing the stage one final time, longtime collaborator **Zakk Wylde** has offered fans a behind-the-scenes breakdown of the all-day event — and dropped a few hints about which Ozzy solo band members may be joining the madness.

 

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### 🕰️ A Full Day of Metal Mayhem

 

Speaking in a new interview, Zakk Wylde shared his excitement for the farewell festivities, calling the event “a celebration, a funeral, and a spiritual revival all in one.” According to Zakk, the day will be **a carefully orchestrated marathon of metal**, with the **rotating stage** allowing minimal downtime between acts.

 

Here’s a rough **timeline breakdown** based on Zakk’s insider scoop:

 

* **12:00 PM – Gates Open**

 

* **1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Supporting Acts Begin**

Expect crushing sets from **Pantera**, **Halestorm**, **Rival Sons**, **Gojira**, **Anthrax**, and **Lamb of God** early in the day.

 

* **6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Heavy Hitters Take the Stage**

**Metallica**, **Tool**, **Slayer**, and **Guns N’ Roses** are expected to rotate in the primetime slots, keeping the energy boiling before the finale.

 

* **9:00 PM Onward – Ozzy + Sabbath Take the Stage**

The final chapter will unfold as **Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup** take their hometown stage one last time.

 

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### 🎤 Ozzy’s Solo Band Members in Attendance?

 

Zakk also confirmed he’ll be playing a central role in both Ozzy’s and Sabbath’s sets — but he hinted that some **familiar faces** from the Ozzy solo years may join them for the final bow.

 

> “I’d be shocked if guys like **Mike Bordin**, **Blasko**, or even **Gus G.** didn’t show up,” said Zakk. “This is a family reunion. A farewell. A love letter to everything we’ve built over the decades.”

 

He also mentioned the strong possibility of **Tommy Clufetos** and **Adam Wakeman** making guest appearances.

 

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### 🦇 Expect the Unexpected

 

Fans should be ready for **surprise collaborations**, including a massive all-star jam during the finale. Zakk teased that Ozzy might pull in musicians like **Slash**, **Duff McKagan**, and **Lzzy Hale** for special versions of tracks like “Mama, I’m Coming Home” or “War Pigs.”

 

And yes — the **Prince of Darkness** is reportedly planning **a few words for the crowd** to thank fans, friends, and family for over 50 years of support.

 

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### 🕯️ The Legacy Lives On

 

> “We’re going out with fire, volume, and love,” Zakk concluded. “No one’s ever done anything like this. It’s Sabbath. It’s Ozzy. It’s where metal was born — and where we say goodbye.”

 

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### 📍 Final Details

 

* **Date:** Saturday, July 5, 2025

* **Location:** Villa Park, Birmingham

* **Headliners:** Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne

* **Supporting Acts:** Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, and more

* **Host:** Jason Momoa

* **Special Guests:** Zakk Wylde, Billy Corgan, Tom Morello, Lzzy Hale, and more

 

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**Don’t miss it — history will be written, one riff at a time.**

🎸🔥 *Stay tuned for set times, streams, and surprises in the hours ahead.*