Sleep Token’s II speaks out on “reverence and great honour” of performing at Black Sabbath’s final show

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Sleep Token‘s II has opened up about performing at Black Sabbath‘s forthcoming final gig, calling it a “reverence and great honour”.Yesterday (February 5), Black Sabbath announced their final-ever live show, which will take place in Birmingham on July 5.

The band has also announced star-studded opening acts and special guests, which include the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Lamb Of God, Mastodon, Alice In Chains, Halestorm, recent Grammy-winners Gojira and more.Sleep Token were one of the acts in the massive line-up announced.

In a rare note – considering that the band never really do interviews – the band’s drummer II has shared a statement about the gig on his official Instagram account.“It is with reverence and great honour that I announce my participation in paying tribute to the legendary @blacksabbath at Villa Park Stadium.

Taking place upon the hallowed grounds of Birmingham, UK on Saturday, July 5th, 2025,” he wrote.A post shared by II (@ii_sleeptoken)He continued: “A band whom from the beginning ignited my passion for heavy music and creation at its core.