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Wolfgang Van Halen Exits as Black Sabbath Readies 'Back to the Beginning' Farewell Concert

A pay-per-view livestream will broadcast the July 5 concert from Villa Park with access through July 7

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(L-R) Musicians Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath appear at a press conference to announce their first new album in 33 years and a world tour in 2012 at the Whisky a Go Go on November 11, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

Overview

  • The original Black Sabbath members will perform together for the first time in two decades at Villa Park on July 5 in a concert titled 'Back to the Beginning'.
  • Wolfgang Van Halen has withdrawn from the lineup because of scheduling conflicts with his tour supporting Creed.
  • The all-day event includes performances by Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax and Mastodon among other heavy metal acts.
  • Ozzy Osbourne, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, has been undergoing physical therapy and rehearsals as he vows to give 120 percent in his final live performance.
  • A pay-per-view livestream will begin at 3pm BST on July 5 and will remain available for 48 hours after the event concludes.