Heavy Metal Legends Say Goodbye: Black Sabbath’s final concert is a must-see for any metalhead. The show was wonderful and touching.

Black Sabbath Bring Down the Curtain with a Triumphant Farewell at “Back to the Beginning” Concert

On Saturday, July 5th, 2025, the heavy metal gods returned home for one last thunderous roar. Black Sabbath, with all four original members reunited, took the stage at Birmingham’s Villa Park for the “Back to the Beginning” concert—a historic event that will be etched in rock history forever.

The atmosphere was electric as Ozzy Osbourne, still riding high from his own emotional solo set, joined forces with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. For the first time since their 2017 farewell tour—and the first time with Ward in two decades—the classic lineup was back together, igniting a wave of nostalgia and euphoria among the crowd.

From the opening riff of “War Pigs,” it was clear this would be no ordinary show. The band powered through crushing renditions of “Iron Man” and “N.I.B.,” their chemistry undimmed by the years apart. As the final notes of “Paranoid” rang out, Ozzy shouted, “I fucking love you!”—his voice echoing over a sea of fireworks and confetti that lit up the Birmingham night.

The day-long “Back to the Beginning” festival had already been a marathon celebration, featuring blistering sets from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, and more. But it was Black Sabbath’s emotional and explosive finale that brought the house down, giving fans an unforgettable send-off to the band that defined heavy metal.

With this triumphant farewell, Black Sabbath closed the book on a legendary career—right where it all began, surrounded by their peers and the fans who made it all possible.