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


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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


Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne “Back To The Beginning” Roundtable Review

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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

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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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