Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s farewell concert comes unexpectedly early. On July 5th, the band members from Birmingham are set to bid adieu, and it seems their captivating performances will no longer be part of our music landscape. They might surprise us with a one-time reunion, but as they say, a promise is a promise.
On the contrary, the opening acts are more than capable of headlining shows by themselves. They’ve had numerous successful tours over the years, making them highly esteemed in the industry. In fact, under different circumstances, Sabbath might have been an appropriate opener for these talented groups, but let’s set that aside for now.
We’ve got the lineup for the concert at Villa Park, Birmingham in early July. Here it goes, brace yourself: [List of bands]
Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, Rival Sons, Tom Morello (from Audioslave and Rage Against the Machine), Billy Corgan (from Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (from Disturbed), Duff McKagan (from Guns N’ Roses), Fred Durst (from Limp Bizkit), Lzzy Hale, Jake E. Lee (formerly of Ozzy Osbourne and Dio), Jonathan Davis (from Korn), K.K. Downing (formerly of Judas Priest), Mike Bordin (from Faith No More), Papa Roach Perpetua, Rudy Sarzo (from Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne), Sammy Hagar (formerly of Van Halen), Slash (from Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver), Sleep Token II, Wolfgang Van Halen (son of Eddie Van Halen), Steven Tyler (from Aerosmith), Soundgarden, Andrew Watt (musician and producer), Chad Smith (from Red Hot Chili Peppers), Vernon Reid (from Living Colour), Whitfield Crane (from The Scream), and David Ellefson (from Megadeth).
Sharon Osbourne discusses two bands that will miss the final Black Sabbath concert
As a dedicated gamer, I’ve got some news about the Sabbath’s farewell concert. Contrary to what you might think, neither Judas Priest nor AC/DC will be bidding the Sabbath adieu. There’s no beef between us, just schedules packed tighter than a game of Tetris. Judas Priest, my fellow Brummies, have other engagements lined up, so they won’t be able to make it. It’s all good though!
Was there remorse for making their hasty choice? Perhaps, yet professional obligations often prevail. Even a renowned musician fulfills their commitments no matter what. Moreover, Priest is performing with the Scorpions at an upcoming concert that seems to be one of their last performances, and this event will take place in Hannover, Germany.
Despite Sharon Osbourne’s generous offer to arrange transportation for Judas Priest from Hannover to Birmingham, the organizational complexities involved proved too challenging.
Sharon Osbourne explained to Music Business Worldwide about the unavailability of Judas Priest and AC/DC at an event, “Two bands we wished could have attended were Judas Priest, a local act, and Angus [Young] from AC/DC, as he’s always been a strong supporter of Ozzy.
For those who aren’t followers of Judas Priest or AC/DC, here’s some exciting news: If you can’t attend the final Black Sabbath concert in person, you can still watch it online. This event includes performances from all the bands, not just Ozzy, Tony Iommi, and their companions. The streaming tickets are priced affordably at $29.99.
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2025-06-10 16:00