From a reunion to a farewell…
It seemed like the whole music press was in Cardiff last night for the long-awaited Oasis reunion, and now it’s on to Birmingham to say goodbye to one of the most important and influential bands in history: Black Sabbath!
The band’s four original members – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will be playing together for the first time in 20 years, while Ozzy is also expected to do a few solo numbers.
Some of the biggest acts of metal – from Metallica to Lamb of God – are also taking part in the concert today, with all profits to be shared equally between three different charities.
Roisin O’Connor5 July 2025 13:52
‘I owe Ozzy Osbourne everything’: Metallica, Alice in Chains, Sammy Hagar and Yungblud on Black Sabbath’s farewell show
As one of the world’s most influential bands prepare to bid farewell with a huge show at Villa Park in Birmingham, Roisin O’Connor speaks to just a few of the musicians whose lives were changed by the Prince of Darkness.
Roisin O’Connor5 July 2025 13:42
