Overview

• The final “Back to the Beginning” concert on July 5 at Villa Park reunited the original Black Sabbath lineup for the first time in 20 years.
• Osbourne, who has battled Parkinson’s disease, delivered his set seated on a throne and confirmed his retirement from live shows.
• Rock legends from Metallica and Guns N’ Roses to Slayer and Tool paid tribute across the daylong lineup.
• All proceeds are being split equally among Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice.
• Fans can purchase VIP packages at Comic Con Midlands on July 12, with solo photos starting at €350 and signed instruments priced above €1,400.