Black Sabbath, with original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and returning Bill Ward, performed their final concert at Villa Park in Birmingham. The event, dubbed 'metal's Live Aid,' featured an all-star lineup of rock and metal bands paying tribute to the genre's pioneers. The concert was a major cultural event for Birmingham, which declared it the 'Summer of Sabbath' and honored the band members with the freedom of the city.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Black Sabbath, with original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and returning Bill Ward, performed their final concert at Villa Park in Birmingham. The event, dubbed 'metal's Live Aid,' featured an all-star lineup of rock and metal bands paying tribute to the genre's pioneers. The concert was a major cultural event for Birmingham, which declared it the 'Summer of Sabbath' and honored the band members with the freedom of the city.
Trending- 1 Black Sabbath previously had 'last-ever shows' in 1999 and 2017.
- 2 This week (leading up to the concert), the four members were granted the freedom of the city of Birmingham.
- 3 Birmingham declared this the 'Summer of Sabbath' with events throughout the season.
- 4 The final concert was held on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park.
- 5 The Black Sabbath ballet returns to the city this autumn.
- Marks the definitive end of Black Sabbath's live performances
- Significant cultural event for Birmingham
- Reinforces the band's legacy in metal music
What: Black Sabbath, featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, played their final concert, an all-star tribute event, at Villa Park.
When: July 5, 2025.
Where: Villa Park, Birmingham, UK.
Why: To provide a final farewell concert for Black Sabbath, especially given Ozzy Osbourne's health concerns, and to celebrate their enduring legacy as the inventors of metal music.
How: The concert featured Black Sabbath performing a short set, supported by numerous other bands (including Metallica, Slayer, Mastodon, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Gojira, Halestorm, Anthrax, Rival Sons, Lamb of God), and included guest appearances, a livestream, and various city-wide tributes and events.