Unable to attend the final live performance of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath? Here's a chance to catch the legendary "heavy metal spectacle" through another means.
Going all out with the heaviest metal extravaganza of the century, tickets for the final Black Sabbath show, masterfully orchestrated by Tom Morello and boasting an unparalleled roster of iconic metal acts, vanished in an eye-blink - a feat that matches the blistering speed of the first four tracks on their timeless album, Master of Reality. Unfortunate souls who let their reflexes falter in the feverish buying dash will still have a chance to witness the show from their humble abodes, as a pay-per-view live stream will be available.
Grab yourvirtual front-row seats, produced by the illustrious Mercury Studios behind Metallica Saved My Life and One to One: John & Yoko, for $29.99. There's also a premium package at $64.98, complete with an exclusive tour shirt. Kick back and bust out the air guitar on July 5th at 3:00 pm BST (10:00 am EDT, 7:00 am PDT), and hold onto those unforgettable moments for another 48 hours, as the spectacle will beavailable for replay.
Kelly Sweeney, managing director of Mercury Studios, is thrilled to assist in capturing this colossal milestone at Villa Park. "Back To The Beginning will be an unforgettable experience, and our goal is to deliver this moment to fans worldwide, ensuring no one misses out on bearing witness to music history in the making."
The monumental task of preparing the show falls on Tom Morello's capable shoulders: "To curate the greatest day in the history of heavy metal for the greatest band in the history of heavy metal." This historical day will be scrolling down our screens, and that's now a reality.
Expect Sabbath's original lineup, comprising Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, to give their poignant farewell performance at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, next month, accompanied by a pantheon of metal royalty from various generations. The all-star bill features prominent acts such as Metallica, Alice In Chains, and Gojira, alongside solo artists like Wolfgang Van Halen and Halestorm's Lzzy Hale.
Although Ozzy will only perform a minor role, Sammy Hagar has divulged the track he'll be performing during Ozzy's solo set. Moreover, some of the star-studded ensemble may leap into the breach during Sabbath's set, with the likes of Wolfgang Van Halen, Lzzy Hale, Sleep Token drummer II, and Ghost's captivating frontman, Papa V Perpetua, all rumored to partake in the jam session.
As the supergroup of Tool, Rage Against the Machine, and Smashing Pumpkins takes the virtual stage, Slash and Duff McKagan join the spectacle, making for one helluva live experience. Scott Ian jests that Anthrax were added to the bill due to his acute case of FOMO after catching sight of the gig poster without his band's name on it.
Purchase your tickets for the Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning live stream on Back to the Beginning.
- The live stream for Black Sabbath's final show, titled 'Back to the Beginning', will be produced by Mercury Studios, known for creating documentaries like 'Metallica Saved My Life' and 'One to One: John & Yoko'.
- The virtual concert, featuring iconic acts such as Metallica, Alice In Chains, and Gojira, aims to showcase a poignant farewell performance by Sabbath's original lineup, including Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.
- The live-streamed event will also invite several guest performances from metal royalty across generations, such as Wolfgang Van Halen, Lzzy Hale, and Ghost's captivating frontman, Papa V Perpetua.
- Rumors swirl that Slash and Duff McKagan will join the supergroup consisting of Tool, Rage Against the Machine, and Smashing Pumpkins during their virtual performance, promising a night of unparalleled entertainment and music history.
