Jason Momoa Hosts Star‑Studded “Back to the Beginning” Concert; Supergroup Featuring David Draiman and Yungblud Rock “Changes”
On July 5, 2025, at Villa Park, Birmingham, the legendary Black Sabbath farewell concert Back to the Beginning kicked off with Hollywood heart—guest host Jason Momoa presided over the day-long celebration of heavy metal’s legacy . Nearly three hours into the event, which already featured powerhouse performances from Mastodon, Anthrax, Halestorm, and Lamb of God, the festival’s first on‑stage supergroup was unveiled .
Dubbed “Supergroup A,” the ensemble was fronted by Disturbed’s David Draiman and included metal luminaries: Scott Ian (Anthrax), Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), David Ellefson (Megadeth alumni), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), and Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s touring band). They delivered electrifying renditions of Sabbath and Ozzy classics, including “Sweet Leaf” and “The Ultimate Sin,” with Alice in Chains’ Lzzy Hale joining for a standout moment .
The evening’s highlight arrived when UK rocker Yungblud hopped onstage with the supergroup for a solemn, emotionally charged cover of Ozzy Osborne’s “Changes”—one of Sabbath’s most moving ballads. The performance added poignancy to the evening’s farewell tone .
Momoa’s role as host lent Hollywood glamour and sincerity to the lineup of acts paying homage to Black Sabbath’s far‑reaching influence. His presence at the event captured mainstream attention, bridging heavy metal’s epic farewell with pop‑culture intrigue .
This first supergroup set a powerful tone for the multi‑act festival, hinting at more surprise collaborations to come. As fans and critics alike hailed both the musical tributes and Momoa’s charismatic hosting, “Back to the Beginning” affirmed itself as a momentous milestone in rock history—and a fitting send‑off for Sabbath legend.