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Black Sabbath Poised for Sold-Out Farewell at Villa Park

Final rehearsals for Ozzy Osbourne are underway with livestream access now open to ticket holders

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Members of Black Sabbath band Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler (L-R) pose backstage at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York March 13, 2006.
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Overview

  • The sold-out Back to the Beginning concert marks the first performance by Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward together in 20 years at their home stadium.
  • Organisers have activated the £24.99 pay-per-view livestream two hours after the live start, with online viewers able to watch for up to 48 hours.
  • A star-studded roster including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool and Pantera is fully confirmed alongside the reunited Sabbath members.
  • All profits will be shared equally among Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorns Children’s Hospice, as the West Midlands Growth Company projects a £20 million boost for the city’s economy.
  • Venue operations at Villa Park are finalized with traffic exclusion zones, shuttle bus services and detailed travel guidance in place for arriving fans.