The legendary band Black Sabbath celebrated a momentous reunion of their original lineup during the spectacular Back to the Beginning Concert held in Birmingham, England. While fans tuning in via livestream expressed disappointment over the absence of a final group bow, this sentiment stemmed from a lack of context regarding the night’s conclusion.
This perception of a “cold” finale, as articulated by one viewer on Reddit, can be attributed to the limitations of the livestream, which failed to capture significant moments of camaraderie that marked the send-off.
For a more comprehensive view of the event’s conclusion, check out the fan-recorded footage showcasing the final moments of the concert below.
Discover the Unseen Moments from the End of Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert
After an electrifying four-song performance culminating in their iconic track “Paranoid”, the livestream depicted guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward departing the stage while Ozzy Osbourne remained seated on his throne, positioned prominently at the front of the stage. Subsequently, the feed transitioned to a wide-angle view of Villa Park, showered in confetti, with spectacular fireworks erupting from the venue’s roof.
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However, viewers missed pivotal moments during the livestream, such as Iommi and Butler approaching Osbourne to shake his hand prior to exiting the stage. Butler later returned to surprise Osbourne with a cake adorned with the likeness of the Prince of Darkness.
Meanwhile, Osbourne, seated in his throne, raised his arms in a gesture of gratitude, reveling in the overwhelming affection of the audience.
Explore the Stellar Lineup of Performers at the Back to the Beginning Concert
The Back to the Beginning concert was a remarkable all-day event that brought together a star-studded lineup, featuring some of the most iconic names in rock and metal music. Esteemed bands such as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, and Alice in Chains paid homage to these metal pioneers, while various rock artists collaborated in a series of dynamic supergroup performances.
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The grand finale of the event featured a five-song solo performance from Osbourne, followed by an exhilarating four-song set from Black Sabbath, marking the original lineup’s first live performance together since 2005.
Explore the ‘Back to the Beginning’ Photo Gallery Featuring Ozzy’s Final Show
Celebrating the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath through captivating performances by rock and metal’s biggest stars
Gallery Credit: Matthew Wilkening

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