Tony Iommi took to X to comment on Black Sabbath’s reunion for one last show.
“It’s been an incredible journey, but it’s only fitting that it ends here, where it all began in Aston,” the guitarist wrote in his post. “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. Tony.”
His post continued, “The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline BACK TO THE BEGINNING on July 5th at Villa Park.”
“Music Director Tom Morello said: ‘This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever.’ BACK TO THE BEGINNING will feature sets from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon. The all-day event will also feature a supergroup of musicians,” it added.
The post also revealed the lineup, “Artists announced so far include Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David M Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns ‘n Roses), Frank Bello (Anthrax), FredDurst (Limp Bizkit), Jake E Lee, Jonathan Davis (Korn), KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sleep Token ii (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Wolfgang Van Halen and Zakk Wylde. More names will be announced shortly.”
“Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday 14th February 2025 at LiveNation.co.uk. All profits will go to the following charities: Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice, a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa,” it concluded.
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
Ozzy Osbourne said in a statement, “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. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham forever.”
Black Sabbath’s original members—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—will reunite for the first time since 2005.
