Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' farewell show, featuring Ozzy, is being livestreamed! Get ready for a monumental event with rock legends.
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are giving fans one last hurrah! Their "Back to the Beginning" farewell show in Birmingham is being livestreamed, marking a monumental moment for rock fans worldwide. But is it truly the end, or just the beginning of another chapter?
Your Prayers Answered: The Livestream is On!
After years of speculation and farewell tours that seemed to stretch on forever, Black Sabbath is *really* saying goodbye. A recent social media announcement confirmed that the Birmingham show will be broadcast to the world, albeit with a two-hour delay. That's 10 am ET for all you Sabbath fanatics on the East Coast.
A Charity Show for the Ages (and a Ridiculous Lineup!)
But wait, there's more! This isn't just any farewell show; it's a charity event at Villa Park in Birmingham. And the lineup? Absolutely bonkers. Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, and Rival Sons are *all* on the bill. Seriously, someone went all-out.
Supergroup Mania: Too Many Legends to Count
As if that wasn't enough, there's a supergroup performance featuring a frankly absurd collection of talent. We're talking Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns N' Roses), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit!), Jake E. Lee, KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sleep Token II (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), and Zakk Wylde. The Black Sabbath website even warns that the line-up is subject to change - as if they could fit *more* people on that stage!
Is This *Really* Goodbye? My Hot Take.
Look, we've been here before with Black Sabbath. Farewell tours that weren't, reunions that seemed impossible. So, while this "Back to the Beginning" show is undoubtedly a huge deal, I'm not convinced it's the *absolute* end. Ozzy's still got it (mostly), Tony Iommi's riffs are timeless, and the fans are clearly still hungry for more. My prediction? We'll see some form of Sabbath-related activity again in the future. Maybe not a full tour, but a festival appearance? A one-off charity gig? Don't rule it out.
So, Tune In and Rock Out!
Whether this is the final nail in the coffin or just a well-deserved curtain call, the "Back to the Beginning" livestream is a must-watch for any self-respecting rock fan. So, grab your air guitar, crank up the volume, and get ready to witness history (again!). And who knows, maybe this 'farewell' will only be see you later!
