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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Deliver Epic, Star-Studded Farewell Show at Villa Park
Jul
In what will surely go down as one of the most legendary nights in rock history, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath took their final bow in front of a sold-out Villa Park, transforming their farewell into a full-blown “Loud Aid” — a rotating mega-concert packed with metal icons, wild tributes, and emotional farewells.
With Ozzy battling Parkinson’s and years of health setbacks, the aptly titled Back to the Beginning event brought together an elite army of Sabbath disciples — from Metallica, Pantera, and Tool, to surprise appearances by Steven Tyler, Ronnie Wood, and Guns N’ Roses — all performing Sabbath classics with reverence and raw power.
“We’re not here to say goodbye, we’re here to say thank you,” said Anthrax’s Scott Ian, summing up the night’s spirit.
Highlights included:
- Yungblud’s emotional, piano-led take on Osbourne’s “Changes”
- Jack Black’s hilarious tribute to “Mr. Crowley” with young prodigies (including Tom Morello’s son)
- A shredding “supergroup bootcamp” curated by Morello, featuring members of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Faith No More, and more
- A blistering Sabbath medley from Guns N’ Roses and high-octane blasts from Metallica, including “Johnny Blade”
Ozzy himself emerged solo in a dramatic bat-wing throne to thunderous applause, delivering powerhouse renditions of “I Don’t Know”, “Mr. Crowley”, “Crazy Train”, and a touching “Mama, I’m Coming Home”, visibly moved by the crowd’s energy.
The finale reunited the original Sabbath lineup for one last crushing set: “War Pigs”, “Iron Man”, and a fiery “Paranoid”, capped by fireworks and a cake presented to a teary-eyed Osbourne.
Rather than a somber send-off, the show was a celebration of Sabbath’s 50-year legacy — not a funeral, but a coronation for the godfathers of metal.
