JASON MOMOA BRINGS DOWN THE HOUSE AS HOST OF BLACK SABBATH’S LEGENDARY FINAL GIG AT VILLA PARK: “THE MOST EPIC DAY IN THE HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL….
BIRMINGHAM, UK – July 5, 2025 — Black Sabbath’s final concert at Villa Park wasn’t just a farewell—it was an earth-shaking, once-in-a-lifetime celebration of heavy metal, crowned by the electrifying presence of none other than Jason Momoa, who took the stage as the event’s charismatic host. The Aquaman and Game of Thrones star described the night as “the most epic day in the history of heavy metal,” and fans couldn’t agree more.
With over 40,000 metalheads packed into Villa Park and hundreds of thousands more streaming online across the globe, this monumental event marked the true “end of the beginning” for one of rock’s most iconic bands. And at the center of it all was Jason Momoa—a lifelong Sabbath superfan—who infused the evening with passion, reverence, and boundless energy.
Momoa didn’t just emcee the event—he lived it. From the moment he stormed the stage, clad in black leather and wearing his Sabbath pride like armor, the crowd erupted into deafening cheers. “This isn’t just a concert,” he shouted, his voice echoing through the stadium. “This is holy ground! We are standing where heavy metal was born!”
In a heartfelt moment before introducing the band, Momoa shared with the audience just how deeply Black Sabbath’s music has influenced his life. “Every character I’ve ever played—Khal Drogo, Aquaman, even Duncan Idaho—I built with Sabbath in my ears,” he said. “Their sound gave me power, rage, heart, and darkness. They are the soul of every warrior I’ve ever brought to life.”
He recalled listening to Paranoid on repeat while filming battle scenes and using Children of the Grave to get into character during intense emotional moments. “Tony Iommi’s riffs? That’s thunder. Ozzy’s voice? That’s chaos and truth. Sabbath isn’t just a band—they’re a part of my DNA.”
The night was a thunderous tribute to both Black Sabbath’s legacy and the city of Birmingham, where the band’s journey began more than five decades ago. Momoa made sure to give the city its due credit. “This is where it all started. The smoke, the steel, the darkness—this city breathed life into a sound that changed the world.”
Throughout the event, Momoa introduced performances, led crowd chants, and even shared the stage with surprise guests including Metallica’s James Hetfield, Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, and Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl—all of whom paid homage to Sabbath’s trailblazing legacy. Each artist shared stories of how Black Sabbath shaped their own musical journeys.
But perhaps the most touching moment came when Momoa stepped aside to introduce the original Sabbath lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and the triumphant return of drummer Bill Ward. As the lights dimmed and the band launched into “War Pigs,” Jason stood at the edge of the stage, fists raised, tears in his eyes—just another fan paying his respects.
Fans online lit up social media with clips and praise. “Jason Momoa just became the new Patron Saint of Metal,” one post read. Another declared, “He wasn’t acting up there. He was one of us.”
The final show ended with the haunting chords of “Black Sabbath,” echoing into the Birmingham night. As fireworks exploded above the stadium and the band took their final bow, Jason Momoa returned one last time to close the night.
“We came here to honor the Gods of Metal,” he said. “And what we got was the greatest night of our lives. Thank you, Black Sabbath. Thank you, Birmingham. Long live metal!”
With his boundless love for the genre and genuine admiration for the band, Jason Momoa didn’t just host the show—he helped turn it into a moment of pure rock history. A night of thunder. A night of legend. A night when the metal world said goodbye to its greatest pioneers in the most epic way imaginable.