After Metallica’s performance, Osbourne, 76, came out on stage and performed a five-song set by himself, before he was joined by his former bandmates Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler for four of the group’s songs.

Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath reunited for the first time in 20 years at their farewell show, Back to the Beginning, on July 5, but it was not without its drama.While fans were more concerned about seeing 76-year-old Ozzy Osbourne and his former bandmates,

Bands pay tribute prior to final performances from Ozzy Osbourne and reunited Black Sabbath in Birmingham, England

Metallica rocked Birmingham, England’s Villa Park as part of Black Sabbath‘s gargantuan Back to the Beginning concert, storming through a six-song set of Sabbath covers and originals that got the audience primed for the evening’s main attractions.

Birmingham plays host to big events including Black Sabbath's farewell gig, Test cricket, Jeff Lynne, and Colmore Food Festival.

Metallica recently paid tribute to one of the metal genre's most influential acts, Black Sabbath, during the "Back to the Beginning" concert in Birmingham, England, on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath bid farewell to the world stage in a record-breaking gig at Birmingham’s Villa Park on Sunday night.

Metallica and Guns N' Roses paid tribute to Black Sabbath at Ozzy Osbourne's 'Back to the Beginning' finale concert on Saturday. Metallica, Guns N’ Roses Cover Black Sabbath at Farewell Show: Watch

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