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Black Sabbath fans have been reacting to the news of the band’s final show and their original line-up making a return.Today (February 5), it was announced that the legendary metal band and its most iconic line-up – comprised of frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – will play live together for the first time in two decades on July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham.The news of the final live show, dubbed ‘Back To The Beginning’, was announced at the home of Aston Villa by Iommi and Sharon Osbourne, the manager and wife of the iconic frontman.Tickets go on sale next Friday (February 14) at 10am GMT, and all profits will go to charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice – a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa. Visit here for tickets.Now, fans have taken to X/Twitter to express their excitement about the long-awaited reunion.

LiveNation.“The all-star event will celebrate the true creators of heavy metal and will see @OzzyOsbourne play his own short set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow,” read the announcement, shared on Osbourne’s X account. Osbourne himself said, “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.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Black Sabbath have announced what is being billed as the “final” show by their original lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — a benefit titled ‘Back to the Beginning’ in their hometown of Birmingham, England, taking place on July 5 at the city’s Villa Park. Also performing at “Back to the Beginning” will be Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon and a supergroup featuring Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Korn’s Jonathan Davis, Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst, Wolfgang Van Halen and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, who will also act as musical director of the concert.

Black Sabbath have just announced one final gig with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, as the band's original line up - completed by Tony Lommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - will be coming together to play at Villa Park.

Black Sabbath have announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham with support from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera and more. Find all the details below.Set to take place on July 5, the event will see the band’s most iconic line-up – comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in two decades.

Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah.According to the BBC, on Tuesday January 28 the council is due to discuss a proposal to award City Freeman status to the four founding members of the heavy metal band, and give a posthumous medal to the dub poet and musician. The City Freeman title recognises a person’s contribution to a city.Black Sabbath was formed in the Aston area of Birmingham in 1968, meanwhile, Zephaniah was born in the Handsworth area.Black Sabbath was founded in Birmingham by singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Terence “Geezer” Butler and drummer Bill Ward. “Birmingham has a fantastic musical culture and Black Sabbath are a major part of that history, a pioneering band that still influences today’s musicians,” said Deputy Leader of the city council Cllr Sharon Thompson – according to Forbes.“They have become synonymous with the city and have been true ambassadors throughout their phenomenal careers.The members of the metal band have responded to the news of potentially being given an official city honour.

Geezer Butler has shared the plans that Ozzy Osbourne has for the final Black Sabbath performance.Rumours about the possibility of a one-off reunion show from the band have been swirling in recent months. Earlier this year, Osbourne shared that he would “jump at the chance” to play a final Black Sabbath show with co-founding drummer Bill Ward.Butler – the former Black Sabbath bassist – also revealed earlier this year that he and Osbourne have “agreed” to play one last show.

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has claimed that the Hard Rock Café won’t let him have one of his favourite guitars back, despite agreeing that they would.The metal legend has told Guitar World that his beloved 1964 Gibson ‘Monkey’ SG Special, which he played on the early Sabbath albums, has been in possession of the restaurant chain, and now they are reluctant to let him have it back.“The guy who used to buy memorabilia for the Hard Rock came to England and visited me,” Iommi explained. “He wanted to buy some stuff and I said it should be fine.

Black Sabbath co-founders Tony Iommi and Bill Ward have shared a new photo together.Both musicians were in their home city, to attend the Lord Mayor’s reception for International Birmingham Day. Iommi shared the photo on Twitter/X yesterday (September 24), alongside the caption: “You just never know who you’ll bump into in Birmingham!”The impromtu meeting comes in the midst of rumours about the possibility of a one-off reunion show from the band.

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has had his say on the speculation of the metal legends playing one final show together.Rumours about the possibility of a one-off reunion show from the band, with Ward back on board for the first time in nearly two decades, have been swirling in recent months.Ward parted ways with the metal legends in 2012, citing an “unreasonable contract”. He would go on to miss the band’s Reunion Tour and the swansong The End Tour, which culminated in 2017.With Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler all having expressed interest in the idea, Ward has now added his position with a post on X.“Bill Ward checking in regarding all the updates on a possible Sabbath show in England,” he posted.

Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler has said Ozzy Osbourne “desperately wants” to play one final show with the band.Last month, Osbourne revealed that he would “jump at the chance” to perform another Sabbath show with co-founder Bill Ward. The drummer backed out of participating in the group’s reunion dates between 2012 and 2017 over an “unreasonable” contract.Butler confirmed later in May that he and Osbourne had “agreed” to play one last concert. It came after the Prince Of Darkness’ wife and manager, Sharon, said Ozzy was planning “two more shows to say goodbye” before he fully retires.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has opened up on the chances of the band getting back together for one final show – see what he had to say below.Earlier this month, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he would “jump at the chance” to play a final Black Sabbath show with co-founding drummer Bill Ward, who backed out of playing the band’s reunion shows between 2011 and 2017 over an “unreasonable” contract.Now, Butler has chimed in on Osbourne’s desire for a final Black Sabbath performance with their original line-up, telling SirisuXM‘s Eddie Trunk that he and Osbourne have “agreed” to play one last show.As transcribed by Blabbermouth, Butler said: “Of course there’s an interest [on my part to do it], but there’s a big ‘but’ — you’d have to speak to Bill [Ward] about it. Everybody wants to do it [but I don’t know if he is] capable [of pulling it off].”Butler added: “Ozzy was hoping to finish it all off next year back in Aston, at the Aston Villa [football stadium in Birmingham].

Tony Iommi has responded to Ozzy Osbourne‘s recent plea to play one final Black Sabbath show.Earlier this month, the frontman admitted he would “jump at the chance” to play a final Black Sabbath show with drummer Bill Ward. He dropped out of their planned reunion in 2012 citing an “unreasonable contract”.

Ozzy Osbourne has shared that he would “jump at the chance” to play a final Black Sabbath show with co-founding drummer Bill Ward.Originally, Ward was part of the November 2011 Black Sabbath reunion but pulled out in early 2012, attributing an “‘unreasonable contract” as his reason for departure. Drummer Tommy Clufetos stepped in and performed live on the Black Sabbath Reunion Tour and the swansong The End Tour.Appearing on the most recent episode of The Madhouse Chronicles, Ozzy opened up about his career in Black Sabbath with his close friend Billy Morrison.

Ozzy Osbourne labelled him as a “fucking arsehole” for not reaching out following his struggles with Parkinson’s disease.The dispute between the two arose following comments the Black Sabbath frontman made in an interview with Rolling Stone, in which he reflected upon his recent medical worries and the support he has received from those around him.In the interview, Osbourne recalled how his bandmate Tony Iommi had supported him constantly throughout the health issues, although the same could not be said about fellow Black Sabbath member Geezer Butler.“You do find out who’s a genuine friend when you’ve been through what I’ve had,” Ozzy began told the outlet. “Tony Iommi has been so supportive of me since my illness.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has recalled the time that his bandmate Tony Iommi was nearly “sacrificed” onstage by a “lunatic”.Speaking to Reader’s Digest, Butler reflected on growing up in a strict Catholic home, the band’s “satanic” imagery and how that resulted in several weird experiences for the metal pioneers.“My dad wasn’t very pleased when he saw the inverted cross on the sleeve of our first album. But, generally, nobody in the UK or Europe cared that much about our Satanic imagery,” Butler shared.He went on to explain: “In the US, though, people would threaten us and turn up at our gigs with crosses and bibles. In Nashville, someone jumped on stage and went for Tony with a knife.

A note that said "Ozzy Zig needs a gig" left in a music shop led to the forming of Black Sabbath, according to its members.  Founding member Geezer Butler told the Wall Street Journal that he saw Ozzy Osbourne’s note while in a Birmingham shop when he was actively looking for a singer after his band Rare Breed broke up. "I left word at his house," Butler said.

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler has set a release date for his upcoming memoir, Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath. The memoir will trace the founding Black Sabbath bassist’s personal and professional life. The latter topic will include a recount of Black Sabbath’s multiple line-up changes and internal struggles, as well as the band’s “beginnings as a scrappy blues quartet”, according to the book’s synopsis.The book will be released this year on June 6 2023, something Butler described on Instagram as “6/6/6” as “2×3=6”.In the full post, which you can see below, Butler wrote: “After spending my entire life creating memories, to eventually set aside how reserved I am, I have put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard).“The recollection of my life (thus far) is coming out 6/6/23.

A heavy metal icon. Ozzy Osbourne has sold over 100 million records worldwide between his solo career and his days as a member of Black Sabbath.

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