Ozzy Osbourne’s Back to the Beginning Concert: Black Sabbath’s Final Show Stuns Fans Worldwide

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath marked the end of their journey at Villa Park in Birmingham with Back to the Beginning concert. This site is only a few miles away from where the band was formed. They also held the first major concert of their East to West tour. The concert was a ten-hour long fiesta of metal which served to celebrate Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s impact in the industry.

Ozzy has struggled with Parkinson’s for many years and is battling other serious health problems, but still with Sharon Osbourne supporting him he was able to deliver an emotional finale to his career. He did this while sitting on a custom leather throne making the performance even more unforgettable. No matter the physical obstacles, he still showed why he is referred to as the ‘Prince of Darkness’.

Major Highlights

• Jason Momoa, the event host, thrilled fans by diving into the mosh pit during Pantera’s intense set.
• Jack Black, with rockstar kids Roman Morello and Revel Ian, delivered a spirited version of “Mr. Crowley.”
• Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, the only female performer, wowed the crowd with covers of “Perry Mason” and “Ultimate Sin.”
• Surprise appearances by Tom Morello, Zakk Wylde, and Jake E. Lee lit up the stage.

Streaming & Global Audience

Over 40 thousand fans were able to be there in person and the concert reached 5.8 million people worldwide. Black Sabbath’s last concert streamed all over the world making it possible for the young and old from countries like Germany to China witness the historic moment.

Back to the Beginning Setlist Highlights

Final Thoughts

Rock and Roll fans have labelled it the most memorable day of heavy metal to date. Thanks to artists like Guns N’ Roses, Anthrax, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and many more tribute artists who attended, this concert made rock history and also raised money to cure Parkinson’s and support local charities around Birmingham.