Ozzy Osbourne Announces Final Show with Big-Name Guest Performances
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Black Sabbath, the legendary heavy metal band, has announced details about their last-ever concert. This event will happen on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The show, called “Back To The Beginning,” will feature the band’s classic members: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward playing together for the first time in twenty years.
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Ozzy’s Reflections and Star-Studded Support
Ozzy Osbourne shared his thoughts on this special occasion, saying, “It’s my time to go ‘Back To The Beginning’… time for me to give back to the place where I was born. How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever.”
Besides Black Sabbath’s performance, many other famous bands and musicians will join to celebrate this momentous event. Big names like Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax will perform. Fans can also look forward to seeing Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, and Halestorm. Recent Grammy winners Gojira will also take the stage, making the lineup even more exciting.
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Guest Appearances and Musical Direction
In addition to the already mentioned acts, there will be guest appearances by some famous musicians. Billy Corgan from Smashing Pumpkins, David Draiman from Disturbed, Duff McKagan from Guns N’ Roses, and Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit will be there. These names alone promise a show that fans will remember for years.
The event will feature Tom Morello, the former guitarist from Rage Against The Machine, as the music director. He expressed his excitement in a press release, calling the upcoming concert “the greatest heavy metal show ever.”
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Ticket Sales and Charitable Causes
Tickets for this historic concert will go on sale at Live Nation from 10 a.m. (GMT) on February 14. The concert will not be just about music; it will also support a good cause. All profits from the show will go to three charities: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. The last one is already supported by Villa Park and Aston Villa.
With such an incredible lineup, fans of heavy metal and rock music are in for a treat. The show brings together legendary bands and musicians who have shaped the genre over the years. It promises to be a night filled with great music, memorable performances, and a celebration of the rich history of heavy metal.
