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Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance revealed fragility was the metal god’s true power

His vocals gave rise to the entire genre of heavy metal, but his Villa Park show reminded us Ozzy’s voice was never a grunt or growl – it was a soul’s wail

The Guardian - UK

Ozzy Osbourne fans remember Birmingham star who was ‘a big part of our lives’

The Black Sabbath star died at the age of 76 on Tuesday morning surrounded by his family.

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76 just weeks after final Black Sabbath gig

The Black Sabbath reunion concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, in early July was not far from the Crown pub where they played their first gig in 1968.

Evening Standard

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Ozzy Osbourne dead at 76: Tributes flood in from across world of entertainment for ‘beloved’ Black Sabbath frontman

Birmingham-born Osbourne was at forefront of the heavy metal scene and played Villa Park weeks ago

Evening Standard

Black Sabbath's farewell gig becomes feature-length film

Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park in Birmingham is being turned into a concert film.

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Huge Hollywood actor gets stuck into pit at Black Sabbath’s final gig

Hollywood actor Jason Momoa surprised fans by getting stuck into the pit amongst the crowd at Black Sabbath's final performance with Ozzy Osbourne on Saturday, 5 July at Villa Park in Birmingham.

The Independent UK

9 moments that made me cheer, laugh, despair and cry like a baby at Black Sabbath's epic Back To The Beginning show

Filing down the biggest heavy metal show ever to pick out some key moments was hard - but I did it anyway

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"It's not until Ozzy's actually there, thanking fans and getting tearful, that it sinks in." Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning: our ultimate review of their triumphant final show

Our blow-by-blow review of the biggest heavy metal show ever as Black Sabbath triumphantly bow out

Metal Hammer

Watch Ozzy Osbourne's good friend Yungblud absolutely nail a cover of Black Sabbath's Changes with a one-off supergroup featuring members of Sleep Token, Extreme and Anthrax, at Sabbath's last ever show

Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning mega-gig, currently taking place at Villa Park, Birmingham, has already thrown up some unforgettable performances

Metal Hammer

Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s final gig – as it happened

The influential Birmingham band played their final concert – called Back to the Beginning – and were joined by the cream of heavy metal. Relive all 11 hours of mayhem here

The Guardian - UK

Black Sabbath farewell concert live: Ozzy Osbourne’s last show ends with fireworks and cake

All-day event saw snumber of metal acts, including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello, take part in the Birmingham show at Villa Park

The Independent UK

Black Sabbath's Toni Iommi reveals 'nerves' ahead of Villa Park gig

Toni Iommi has confessed to feeling anxious ahead of Black Sabbath's Villa Park performance.

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Black Sabbath Final Show Details: Date, Venue And Where To Buy Tickets

Black Sabbath's final concert takes place on 5 July 2025 at Villa Park in Birmingham. Here's what makes this farewell a must-see event.

International Business Times UK

Ozzy Osbourne makes emotional statement ahead of Black Sabbath farewell show

Heavy metal legend will say final farewell to fans at Villa Park this weekend

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"We're one of the only bands where the original members are still alive and speaking with one another": The final Black Sabbath interview

Soon there will be no more comebacks, no more tours,and no more ‘final’ shows: Ozzy, Tony, Geezer and Bill look back at their incredible career

Metal Hammer

Oh Lord, yeah: Black Sabbath team up with the Big Issue, Classic Rock and Metal Hammer for the Back To The Beginning official programme

The official programme Back To The Beginning is a unique collaboration between Black Sabbath, the Big Issue, and Metal Hammer and Classic Rock

Evening Standard

Ozzy Osbourne faces disappointing setback days before final Black Sabbath gig

The British rocker, 76, is due to take the stage at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5

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Sharon Osbourne thinks Ozzy Osbourne's fans will 'carry him' through Black Sabbath farewell show

Sharon Osbourne is convinced that the support from the crowd will "carry" her husband Ozzy Osbourne through his final gig with Black Sabbath at Birmingham's Villa Park next month.

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'I was born nervous': Ozzy Osbourne voices fears ahead of Black Sabbath farewell gig

Ozzy Osbourne says he would be nervous for Black Sabbath's big Villa Park farewell even if the performance was merely a "regular gig".

Evening Standard

Aston Villa vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after Spurs lose again

Spurs have one eye on next week’s Europa League final

The Independent UK

Spurs can’t lose another player to injury – Postecoglou to ring changes at Villa

Tottenham are set to experiment at Villa Park after Dejan Kulusevski joined Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison on the treatment table.

MusicRadar

“While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority at this moment”: Alice In Chains pull tour after drummer experiences "non-life-threatening medical emergency"

It’s unclear whether they’ll make Villa Park Sabbath date in July

The Independent UK

Aston Villa vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Women's Super League result, final score and reaction

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The Guardian - UK

Aston Villa 1-0 Fulham: Premier League – as it happened

Youri Tielemans scored to boost Aston Villa’s European hopes and damage Fulham’s

The Independent UK

Aston Villa vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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