This celebration of heavy metal will also feature a special supergroup composed of renowned artists. Confirmed members so far include Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan, Frank Bello (Anthrax), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Jake E Lee, Jonathan Davis (Korn), KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Slash, Sleep Token ii (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Wolfgang Van Halen, and Zakk Wylde.
“It’s my time to go Back to the Beginning….time for me to give back to the place where I was born,” Ozzy Osbourne said. “How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever.”
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Music Director Tom Morello said: “This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever.”
All profits from the concert will be equally distributed among Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice, a charity supported by Aston Villa FC.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. GMT on Friday, February 14, 2025, via LiveNation.co.uk.
This event also marks a significant milestone in Aston Villa's strategy to transform Villa Park into a premier multi-use entertainment venue. The club has recently undertaken strategic redevelopments to establish the stadium as a center for both world-class sports and entertainment in the Midlands.
Chris Heck, President of Business Operations at Aston Villa FC, said: “We are delighted to host Birmingham-born legend Ozzy Osbourne at Villa Park. Live music events have and will continue to play a major role in our strategic plan for Aston Villa. They drive additional revenue streams that allow our Club to comply with stringent Premier League regulations, while ultimately solidifying our position as a world-class organization capable of continually competing and winning at the highest level. By drawing in new audiences and keeping them engaged for longer, events like Ozzy Osbourne's concert will play a key role in our continued success, on and off the pitch.”
This event continues the strong collaboration between Ozzy Osbourne and Aston Villa. In July 2024, Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler played a key role in launching Aston Villa’s first-ever Adidas kit for the 2024–25 season. Later, in October 2024, Aston Villa and Adidas unveiled a special edition Predator football boot and a custom Villa shirt honoring the “Prince of Darkness” and his iconic band, Black Sabbath. Most recently, Aston Villa and its fans paid tribute to Osbourne with a striking tifo of him at their Champions League match against Celtic.
Sharon Osbourne and Tony Iommi at the Aston Villa FC | Photo credit: Getty for Live Nation
The "Back to the Beginning" concert promises to be a historic gathering, celebrating the origins of heavy metal in its birthplace while supporting noble causes.
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Ozzy Osbourne is a true cultural icon, recognized not only as the frontman of Black Sabbath but also as a groundbreaking solo artist who has sold over 100 million records. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®, he has won three GRAMMY® Awards and earned a place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From pioneering heavy metal to launching Ozzfest and starring in The Osbournes, he remains an unstoppable force. His collaborations span legends like Tony Iommi, Slash, Jeff Beck, and Elton John, proving his influence extends across generations.
Never one to slow down, Ozzy’s latest solo work continues to push boundaries. His album Ordinary Man topped the charts globally, featuring collaborations with Post Malone, Travis Scott, and Tom Morello. His NFT project, CryptoBatz, became one of the biggest celebrity-backed collections, valued at over $40 million. Whether in music, television, or digital innovation, Ozzy Osbourne continues to shape culture, proving that the “Prince of Darkness” still reigns.
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Formed in Birmingham in 1968 and going on to become one of the most successful metal bands of all time, Black Sabbath has sold over 75 million albums worldwide across their legendary career. Setting the blueprint for the many routes heavy metal took, Black Sabbath’s influence and importance is as vital today as it was in the early 1970s. Black Sabbath is credited with creating heavy metal. The success of their first two albums - "Black Sabbath" and "Paranoid" - marked a paradigm shift in the world of rock. Not until Black Sabbath upended the music scene did the term “heavy metal” enter the popular vocabulary to describe the denser, more thunderous offshoot of rock over which they presided.
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About Cure Parkinson’s
We’re here for the cure. Cure Parkinson’s is working with urgency to find new treatments to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s. Our funding and innovation have redefined the field of Parkinson’s research, enabling the world’s leading researchers to prioritize the next generation of drugs for clinical trials. Together we will conquer Parkinson’s.
Further information at https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/
About Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Birmingham Children’s Hospital is the UK’s leading specialist pediatric center, caring for sick children and young people up to the age of 16. Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC in February 2017, we are world leaders in some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research and development.
We are also home to one of the largest Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the country, with a dedicated inpatient Eating Disorder Unit and Acute Assessment Unit for regional referrals of children and young people with the most serious of problems (Tier 4) and our Forward Thinking Birmingham community mental health service for 0-25 year olds.
Further information at https://www.bch.org.uk/
About Acorn Children’s Hospice
Caring for a child with complex medical needs can place unimaginable demands on a family, both physically and emotionally. At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we understand that when time is short every moment is precious, which is why, as well as providing specialist palliative care, we help families to make lasting memories.
We provide a happy homely environment where children can experience all kinds of great activities, meet new friends, or relax and enjoy some quiet time. Our experienced, skilled staff take time to understand each child’s individual requirements, listening to any concerns and adapting activities according to their needs.
Further information at https://www.acorns.org.uk/
About Aston Villa Football Club
Founded in 1874, Aston Villa Football Club is a founding member of the Football League and a leading institution in the English game. One of only five English clubs to have been crowned champions of Europe, the team has historically enjoyed exceptional success domestically, including seven First Division Championships, seven FA Cup titles, and five Football League Cups.
A club of the future, AVFC is committed to innovating technologically, on and off the pitch, providing best in-class experience for fans and leading the football industry for best practice. United behind the club values of Pride, Passion and Purpose, Aston Villa Football Club continually thrives to push the boundaries of what a football club should be.
Further information at https://www.avfc.co.uk/
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.
For additional information, visit http://livenationentertainment.com
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