It was Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert, but nobody expected that just two weeks later the legendary heavy metal musician would leave us forever: Osbourne died today, Tuesday 22 July.
The concert he graced back on 5 July, though, will burn long in the memory of everyone lucky enough to have been there or witnessed it online. It featured an incredible lineup of stars coming together at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham, England, the very place where it all began back in 1968, to bid farewell to the one and only Ozzy Osbourne.
At 76 years old, and despite being visibly affected by Parkinson’s disease, he refused to deny his fans a grand send-off.
In front of 40,000 devoted fans and over 2 million viewers via streaming, the Black Sabbath frontman, from the most legendary, influential metal band of all time, gave his final performance. He was joined by dozens of artists who paid him the ultimate tribute. The farewell featured the original Black Sabbath lineup:
- Ozzy Osbourne (vocals)
- Tony Iommi (guitar)
- Geezer Butler (bass)
- Bill Ward (drums)
The legacy of Black Sabbath
Albums like Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Master of Reality, Vol. 4, and Heaven and Hell have inspired countless other bands, many of which were present to represent the many subgenres rooted in Sabbath’s legacy. From Metallica and Slayer’s thrash metal, to Pantera’s groove, Alice in Chains’ grunge, and Tool’s progressive metal, a legion of stars honored the moment, including Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, K.K. Downing, Nuno Bettencourt, David Ellefson, and Steve Taylor.
All of Sabbath’s musical heirs acknowledged their influence and came to pay tribute in this monumental event.
Actor Jason Momoa served as master of ceremonies. A true metalhead himself, he not only introduced the show but joined the crowd — even diving into the mosh pit to dance.
The stage production was epic, featuring Ozzy’s throne and Black Sabbath playing four of their anthems. Then, Ozzy performed solo classics, followed by a lineup of bands doing covers and their own sets — all to the crowd’s delight.
Complete setlist & performing bands
Black Sabbath
- War Pigs
- N.I.B.
- Iron Man (extended outro)
- Paranoid
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Ozzy Osbourne
- O Fortuna (Carl Orff)
- I Don’t Know
- Mr. Crowley
- Suicide Solution
- Mama, I’m Coming Home
- Crazy Train
Metallica
- Hole in the Sky (Black Sabbath cover)
- Creeping Death
- For Whom the Bell Tolls
- Johnny Blade (Black Sabbath cover)
- Battery
- Master of Puppets
Guns N’ Roses
- Never Say Die (Black Sabbath cover)
- Junior’s Eyes (Black Sabbath cover)
- Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Black Sabbath cover)
- Welcome to the Jungle
- Paradise City
Slayer
- Disciple
- War Ensemble
- Wicked World (Black Sabbath cover)
- South of Heaven
- Raining Blood
- Angel of Death
Tool
- Forty Six & 2
- Hand of Doom (Black Sabbath cover)
- Ænema
Pantera
- Cowboys From Hell
- Walk
- Planet Caravan (Black Sabbath cover)
- Electric Funeral (Black Sabbath cover)
Supergroups & collaborations
Breaking the Law (Judas Priest cover) y Snowblind (Black Sabbath cover)
- Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins)
- Tom Morello (RATM, Audioslave)
- K.K. Downing (Judas Priest)
- Adam Jones (Tool)
- Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, White Snake, Dio…)
- Danny Carey (Tool)
Flying High Again (Ozzy Osbourne cover) y Rock Candy (Montrose cover)
- Sammy Hagar (Van Halen, Montrose)
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s band)
- Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, White Snake, Dio…)
- Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
- Tom Morello (RATM, Audioslave)
Bark at the Moon (Ozzy Osbourne cover)
- Papa V Perpetua
- Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s band)
- Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, White Snake, Dio…)
- Travis Barker (Blink-182)
The Train Kept A-Rollin’, Walk This Way y Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin)
- Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)
- Ron Wood (The Rolling Stones, Faces, The Birds)
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Tom Morello (RATM, Audioslave)
- Andrew Watt
- Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, White Snake, Dio…)
- Travis Barker (Blink-182)
Symptom of the Universe
- Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- Travis Barker (Blink-182)
- Danny Carey (Tool)
- Tom Morello (RATM, Audioslave)
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, White Snake, Dio…)
Additional bands & songs
Gojira
- Stranded
- Silvera
- Mea Culpa (con Marina Viotti)
- Under the Sun (Black Sabbath cover)
Alice in Chains
- Man in the Box
- Would?
- Fairies Wear Boots (Black Sabbath cover)
More supergroups in metal history
The Ultimate Sin
- Lzzy Hale
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Jake Lee (Badlands, Dio)
- David Ellefson (Megadeth)
- Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
- Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s band)
Shot in the Dark
- David Draiman (Disturbed)
- Jake Lee (Badlands, Dio)
- David Ellefson (Megadeth)
- Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
- Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s band)
Sweet Leaf
- David Draiman (Disturbed)
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Ian
- David Ellefson (Megadeth)
- Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
- Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s band)
Believer
- Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe)
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Ian
- Frank Bello (Anthrax)
- Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s band)
Changes
- YUNGBLUD
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Frank Bello (Anthrax)
- Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne’s band)
Mr. Crowley
- Jack Black
- Revel Ian
- Roman Morello and other young talents
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Lamb of God
- Laid to Rest
- Redneck
- Children of the Grave
Anthrax
- Indians
- Into the Void (Black Sabbath cover)
Rival Sons
- Do Your Worst
- Electric Funeral (Black Sabbath cover)
- Secret
Mastodon
- Black Tongue / Blood and Thunder / Supernaut (Black Sabbath cover) con:
- Mario Duplantier (Gojira)
- Danny Carey (Tool)
- Eloy Casagrande (Slipknot, Sepultura)
A historic photo
The concert left behind an iconic image for the history books: Ozzy seated on his throne, surrounded by all the friends and bandmates who’ve accompanied him on this epic journey.
In short, it was a musical feast for metal lovers, an unforgettable celebration filled with emotional moments — including Sid Wilson’s public proposal to Kelly Osbourne, right in front of Ozzy.
The gratitude shown in the final song by the “Prince of Darkness” summed up his entire career:
“That was the last song ever. Your support gave us an incredible life. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
All proceeds from the event wer donated to three institutions, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital. It’s estimated that the city of Birmingham will receive a £20 million boost from the event.
What a perfect send off for Ozzy. RIP.
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