Black Sabbath and Ozzy’s Farewell Concert Back to the Beginning Filmed for a Theatrical Release in 2026


View our Back To The Beginning full recap here and below.

Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s epic farewell tribute concert Back To The Beginning, was professionally filmed July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, will hit theaters in early 2026. The sold-out spectacle featured tribute sets from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Alice In Chains, Lamb of God, Halestorm, Anthrax, Rival Sons, and Mastodon, all honoring the legacy of Ozzy and Sabbath. Livestreamed by millions, the show pulled in over $190 million for Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. According to a report from Billboard, it is the highest-grossing charity concert of all time, exceeding Live Aid, Farm Aid, Fire Aid and more.Continue reading


King Ultramega (Alice In Chains, Anthrax, Mastodon, Metal Allegiance) Drop a Cover of Soundgarden Classic “Rusty Cage”


A tribute project to the legacy of Chris Cornell, King Ultramega have just released a cover of “Rusty Cage,” originally by the late singer’s iconic grunge band, Soundgarden. In addition to metal and rock luminaries, the album was mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God). Delivered in collaboration with Reigning Phoenix Music records and MusiCares, it is the collective’s debut and comes with an animated lyric video. Watch it below and find out more.
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Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne “Back To The Beginning” Roundtable Review


We got the band back together to review and debate “Back To The Beginning” – the final show ever for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne!” Was it the show of the century? Did it live up to the hype? Who was great? Who was awful?Continue reading


Black Sabbath’s Final Show – “Back to the Beginning” is A Celebration of Metal’s Founding Fathers


It’s a moment 50 years in the making. Today, July 5th, Black Sabbath is taking their final bow on the very soil where it all began. Villa Park in Birmingham, UK with a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime event: Back to the Beginning.Continue reading


PREVIEW: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne “Back The Beginning” Concert ft. Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Tool, Lamb of God, Gojira, Halestorm, Mastodon


We are on the eve of the Metal music event of the year, and maybe the decade if they pull it off right! “Back The Beginning” will mark the farewell concert for both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, as well as an additional once-in-a-lifetime assortment of bands with Metallica, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Lamb of God, Gojira, Halestorm, Anthrax, Mastodon, Rival Sons, and many more guests. This has never been attempted before, and the event is also for charity. The musical director for the show is Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine. The event is sold out but, you can livestream it at the link below. Check out our preview!     

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Sálezianos Drop a Cover of Alice In Chains’ “Brother”


Australian blackened avant-garde metal project, Sálezianos recently shared their take on the track, “Brother,” originally by Alice In Chains. It was produced and recorded by: Daniel Phillip East and Nick Jarrah Parkinson, mixed by Dr. Mike Trubetskov (EOL Studios), and mastered by Tony Jack Mantz (Jack the Bear’s Deluxe Mastering). The cover song comes with a lyric video created by Brandon Hutcheson (Reliqa). Watch it in the article below.
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UPDATE: Alice In Chains Has Canceled All of Their May 2025 Tour Dates and Festivals After Drummer Sean Kinney Suffers a “Medical Emergency”


UPDATE: Alice In Chains has now canceled all of their May 2025 tour dates and festivals due to Sean Kinney’s medical emergency. Refunds avaialble at point of purchase. 

 

Alice In Chains was forced to cancel its concert last night (Thursday, May 8th), the kickoff of their current tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This after drummer Sean Kinney suffered “a non-life-threatening medical emergency.” The show was canceled moments before the doors were to open via signs at the venue and post by the band. The statement can be read below. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. The band has several headline shows and festival dates booked this month including the MMRBQ in Camden, New Jersey (May 10), Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio (May 11) and Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida (May 16). They have also lined up several other headlining shows, in Nashville, Tennessee (May 13) and Dothan, Alabama (May 15). Alice In Chains is also on the bill for the final Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne show on July 5 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Continue reading


Alice In Chains Cancels Tour Kick Off Show After Drummer Sean Kinney Suffers a “Medical Emergency”


Alice In Chains was forced to cancel its concert last night (Thursday, May 8th), the kickoff of their current tour at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This after drummer Sean Kinney suffered “a non-life-threatening medical emergency.” The show was canceled moments before the doors were to open via signs at the venue and post by the band. The statement can be read below. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. The band has several headline shows and festival dates booked this month including the MMRBQ in Camden, New Jersey (May 10), Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio (May 11) and Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida (May 16). They have also lined up several other headlining shows, in Nashville, Tennessee (May 13) and Dothan, Alabama (May 15). Alice In Chains is also on the bill for the final Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne show on July 5 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.Continue reading


Welcome To Rockville Announces Set Times for 2025 with Linkin Park, Shinedown, Green Day, Rob Zombie, Alice In Chains, Bad Omens, Incubus, and More


Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the Welcome To Rockville 2025 music performance times for North America’s Largest Rock Festival, May 15-18 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fans can now build a personalized daily schedule in the official Welcome To Rockville 2025 mobile app.Continue reading