A Night for the Ages: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne Say Goodbye with ‘Back to the Beginning’ Farewell Concert
July 5th, 2025 will forever be remembered as one of the most significant dates in heavy metal history. On this truly historic night, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne took the stage for one final time at the aptly titled Back to the Beginning concert, bringing the curtain down on a legacy that spans over five decades. Fans from across the globe gathered for the emotional farewell, which was equal parts celebration and send-off.
Held in Birmingham, the city where it all began, the show reunited the legendary lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and guest drummer Tommy Clufetos—for a thunderous set that captured the raw energy of their earliest days. Opening with the ominous bells of “Black Sabbath” and closing with the explosive “Paranoid,” the band delivered a career-spanning setlist that honored their roots while acknowledging their monumental impact on rock and metal.
Ozzy, now 76, stood tall and teary-eyed as he addressed the roaring crowd: “Thank you for everything. You’ve given us your hearts and your ears for all these years. This is not just our farewell—this is yours too.”
The night wasn’t only about nostalgia; it was about legacy. Highlights included emotional tributes to late band members and an overwhelming crowd singalong during “War Pigs.” Fans, both old and new, witnessed a definitive closing chapter in the Sabbath saga.
As fireworks lit the sky and the final chord faded, it was clear: Back to the Beginning wasn’t just a concert—it was a historical milestone. Black Sabbath didn’t just go out with a bang. They ended with a thunderous roar that will echo through music history forever.