Ozzy's Final Bow: Black Sabbath Reunites for Farewell Concert & Comic Con Appearance

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Ozzy Osbourne is at the epicenter of music headlines this week, with the world buzzing over what promises to be his final performance. The trailer for his historic farewell concert, “Back to the Beginning: Ozzy’s Final Bow,” just dropped, and anticipation is hitting new heights. Set for July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, this will be more than just a concert—it’s a full-circle moment as Ozzy reunites with Black Sabbath’s original lineup, including Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and, notably, Bill Ward, who missed the last reunion tour. According to Far Out Magazine, Ozzy considers Bill’s return hugely meaningful, stating, “My career started with Bill, and I’d really like to finish with Bill by my side.” This performance is being billed as truly final—Ozzy told Mojo he’s “done, done, done,” and his wife Sharon confirmed to the BBC that this is the definitive end to his stage career.

The lineup is a who’s who of heavy metal and hard rock, with Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Mastodon, and many more joining the bill. Fans unable to score tickets—since they sold out within hours—will be able to watch a global livestream, with video on demand available until July 7. For those following Ozzy on Instagram, he posted a rehearsal update this morning that racked up tens of thousands of likes and hundreds of comments, showing fans he’s gearing up physically and emotionally for the big night.

Although he canceled his 2023 tour due to health struggles—Parkinson’s disease has made performing more difficult—Ozzy’s commitment to this farewell is absolute. In his words on SiriusXM, “If my God wants me to do the show, I’ll do it... I'm giving it everything I've got.” He’s bringing in a trainer to help him prep, saying, “I haven’t done any physical work for the last seven or so years.”

The saga doesn’t end on stage. Just a week after the concert, Ozzy and the entire Osbourne clan—Sharon, Kelly, and Jack—will appear at Birmingham Comic Con on July 12 and 13. According to event organizers and Parade Magazine, this pop culture milestone is set to offer fan meet-and-greets, autograph sessions, and live discussions about their impact on music and television history. While the details are still under wraps, anticipation for this rare full-family appearance is running high.

In sum, Ozzy Osbourne’s final bow is making headlines everywhere, from music blogs to mainstream news, and for fans and pop historians alike, these coming days mark the closing of a legendary era—one last thunderous performance before the Prince of Darkness draws the curtains for good.

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