Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Drop First Trailer for ‘Back to the Beginning’ Livestream Event
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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Unveil First Trailer for Back to the Beginning Livestream Concert
Fans now have a first look at the official trailer for Back to the Beginning—the highly anticipated farewell concert from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. The 40-second teaser promotes the upcoming livestream of the sold-out show, giving those who missed out on tickets a chance to experience what’s being dubbed “The Biggest Metal Event of All Time.” The trailer itself proclaims, “Your prayers answered!”
The video opens with a wide shot of a roaring crowd, chanting alongside Ozzy’s iconic “Ay! Ay! Ay!” It then cuts to a series of social media posts from fans eagerly asking about a possible livestream. Ozzy soon reappears, stating, “It’s time to go back to the beginning.”
As the classic Sabbath anthem “Paranoid” plays in the background, the clip highlights Ozzy and various members from Black Sabbath’s legendary lineups over the years, building anticipation for the monumental send-off.
Set to be the definitive music event of 2025, Back to the Beginning will reunite the original Black Sabbath lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—on July 5 at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham, England.
Before the main performance, the event will feature a powerhouse lineup of metal legends and rock icons paying tribute to both Sabbath and Ozzy. The day will include performances by Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, and Rival Sons.
Additional guest appearances will include Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, David Draiman, Duff McKagan, Fred Durst, Lzzy Hale, Jake E. Lee, Jonathan Davis, K.K. Downing, Mike Bordin, Papa V Perpetua, Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Slash, Sleep Token II, Wolfgang Van Halen, Steven Tyler, Soundgarden, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, Vernon Reid, Whitfield Crane, and David Ellefson.
Adding to the spectacle, actor Jason Momoa will serve as the host for the all-day celebration.
Global Livestream Announced for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Historic Farewell Show
Fans worldwide will now have the chance to witness a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy, as the monumental Back to the Beginning concert will be broadcast live from Villa Park in Birmingham. Ozzy will deliver a special solo performance before reuniting onstage with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a final farewell set.
To give fans everywhere access to this iconic event, a global pay-per-view livestream has been announced. The live broadcast kicks off at 3 PM BST on July 5. Those who purchase access will also be able to rewatch the full concert for 48 hours following the initial stream.