Ozzy Osbourne recently took the stage for an emotional final solo performance ahead of Black Sabbath’s farewell concert—check out the footage below.
The monumental event, titled ‘Back To The Beginning’, is set to be the last hurrah for Osbourne’s legendary heavy metal band. Taking place at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, the all-day festival features an extraordinary lineup with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello serving as the musical director.
Before Black Sabbath’s set, Ozzy ascended from below the stage on a grand winged throne, captivating the audience as he kicked off with ‘I Don’t Know’ and ‘Mr. Crowley’ from his iconic 1980 album, ‘Blizzard Of Ozz’.
“It’s incredible to be on this stage—I can’t tell you how good it feels,” he declared, energizing the massive crowd. “Let the madness begin!” He concluded his set with the timeless hits ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’ and ‘Crazy Train’, the anthem that plays before every Aston Villa match at Villa Park. Watch the highlights here:
OZZY!!! #BackToTheBeginning pic.twitter.com/TeRanzgoJU
— Duke TV (@OfficialDukeTV) July 5, 2025Ozzy Osbourne live! Black Sabbath’s Final Show! pic.twitter.com/x3CDAnVRNs
— Rock Photography (@Photomusicrock) July 5, 2025Ozzy made his entrance on a throne, and you could feel the love in the arena. What an atmosphere! #BlackSabbath pic.twitter.com/odTVlV9vH9
- Nina Nannar (@ninanannannaritv) July 5, 2025
My first Metal shirt was from Black Sabbath! Thank you, Ozzy! I’m emotional! 😭 pic.twitter.com/ELTOoB56rn
— QueenBee🐝 (@aryamni) July 5, 2025OZZY FUCKIN OSBOURNE!!!!! 🤟🏼 #BackToTheBeginning pic.twitter.com/AOKMCORVOc
- shoulders (@supirpete2) July 5, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne Setlist:
- ‘I Don’t Know’
- ‘Mr. Crowley’
- ‘Suicide Solution’
- ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’
- ‘Crazy Train’
Meanwhile, throughout the ‘Back To The Beginning’ show, members from iconic bands like The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Blink-182 came together to cover Led Zeppelin, while Yungblud led a supergroup rendition of ‘Changes’, dedicated to the late footballer Diogo Jota.
The Prince of Darkness hadn’t performed a full show since 2018 and has faced numerous health challenges, including Parkinson’s disease and multiple surgeries. In recent discussions, he expressed his determination to make his final Black Sabbath performance memorable, stating, “I’ll be there, and I’ll do the best I can. All I can do is show up.” There were even rumors he might perform from a “flying throne” due to health concerns.
Despite his struggles, Osbourne’s wife and manager, Sharon, emphasized that his illness hasn’t impacted his remarkable voice, explaining that he wishes to convey his gratitude to fans for their ongoing support.
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