Tony Iommi shares emotional statement on final Black Sabbath show: “What we created together was bigger than any one of us”

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Tony Iommi has shared an emotional statement following the announcement of Black Sabbath’s final-ever live show.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 show, which will also feature support from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Anthrax and more, was announced at the home of Aston Villa by Iommi and Sharon Osbourne, the manager and wife of the iconic frontman.Following the announcement, Iommi posted an emotional statement on social media.It’s been an incredible journey, but it’s only fitting that it ends here, where it all began in Aston.

It’s great to be honoured by your fellow musicians and at the same time support good causes. None of this would’ve been possible without Ozzy, Geezer, and Bill.

What we created… pic.twitter.com/GGjOA8Xyoa— Tony Iommi (@tonyiommi) February 5, 2025“It’s been an incredible journey, but it’s only fitting that it ends here, where it all began in Aston,” he wrote. “It’s great to be honoured by your fellow musicians and at the same time support good causes.

None of this would’ve been possible without Ozzy, Geezer, and Bill. What we created together was bigger than any one of us, and I’ll always be grateful for that.