Black Sabbath—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—gathered for one final performance called “Back to the Beginning” on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham. The show marked their first time performing together in 20 years, and indeed ended up being Ozzy’s final live performance before his passing later that month .
Ozzy, grappling with Parkinson’s and spinal complications, performed seated on a throne, delivering emotional renditions of both solo and Sabbath classics such as “Crazy Train,” “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” “War Pigs,” and “Paranoid” . The all-day festival also featured a star-studded lineup—including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Anthrax, Gojira, Lamb of God, Mastodon, and more—plus a supergroup and direction by Tom Morello .
The event raised around £140 million for Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn’s Children’s Hospice .
What About the Rumored 2026 Tour?
The purported 2026 tour “Stay With Us: Black Sabbath Reunion Tour 2026,” featuring unreleased songs written by Ozzy but never performed, does not appear in any reputable sources. Searches and news reveal no record of such a tour being announced or planned.
Instead, after Ozzy’s passing, the band’s final act was this 2025 benefit concert, and there has been no follow-up tour broadcast beyond that. So the 2026 tour you mentioned seems to be fictional or speculative.
Summary in Headlines (≈700 words)
Breaking News: Black Sabbath’s Emotional Final Farewell—“Back to the Beginning”
In an unforgettable moment for rock history, the original members of Black Sabbath—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—reunited for a one-day-only performance on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park in Birmingham. Dubbed “Back to the Beginning,” it was intended as a solemn final bow: a heartfelt thank-you to fans, a reunion of the legendary lineup after 20 years, and a charitable gesture close to Ozzy’s heart.
Ozzy, whose long battle with Parkinson’s disease and serious spinal injuries had halted his touring, defied expectations. Perched upon a dramatic throne-like chair, he delivered a few soul-stirring solo classics—“Crazy Train” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home”—before joining his bandmates for a truncated but powerful Sabbath set featuring “War Pigs” and “Paranoid” .
The event was far more than a concert—it was a spectacular festival of metal, featuring performances (and tributes) from heavyweights including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Anthrax, Gojira, Lamb of God, and Mastodon . Guided by musical director Tom Morello, the supergroup performances added layers of homage and emotion to an already storied night .
Tickets sold out instantly, and the global livestream drew millions. Charitable contributions soared to approximately £140 million, benefiting Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn’s Children’s Hospice .
The night closed with confetti bursts and fireworks—an emotional, confessional, and epic farewell that brought closure to one of metal’s seminal journeys . Days later, Ozzy Osbourne passed away, rendering this concert not just a swan song, but the final chapter in Black Sabbath’s storied career .
Disclaimer: The recently circulated claim of a 2026 tour titled “Stay With Us: Black Sabbath Reunion Tour 2026” rumored to resurrect unreleased Ozzy-era songs appears to be unfounded. No credible evidence supports such an announcement—or indeed any post-2025 touring activity.
Let me know if you’d like a full breakdown of the actual concert, the charity impact, fan reactions, or details on the concert film (Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow), which is scheduled for theatrical release early 2026 and later home video .
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