Key Takeaways:

• Black Sabbath's original lineup, featuring Ozzy Osbourne, will perform together for the first time in 20 years.
• The reunion concert, titled "Back to the Beginning," is set for July 5 at Villa Park, Birmingham.
• Proceeds from the event will support charities including Cure Parkinson’s and Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
• Other headlining acts include Metallica, Slayer, and Alice in Chains, making it a star-studded metal event.

BIRMINGHAM, England — In a monumental announcement, Reuters reported that the iconic heavy metal group Black Sabbath will reunite for a final concert featuring its original lineup for the first time in two decades. Scheduled for July 5 at the Villa Park stadium, the concert titled "Back to the Beginning" will see Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward come together for this historic event. During the announcement, Osbourne expressed his emotions, stating, “It’s my time to give back to the place where I was born. How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love. Birmingham is the true home of metal.”

This special event is set to be a music lover's dream, featuring a lineup of rock legends, including The Guardian reported. Metallica, Slayer, Lamb of God, and Alice In Chains are among the acts that will perform, with music director Tom Morello declaring it "the greatest heavy metal show ever." Fans are eagerly anticipating this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the original members share the stage again, especially since health issues have previously hindered Osbourne's touring plans.

The concert not only signifies a return to the stage for these metal icons but also serves a charitable purpose. Profits from the concert will be shared with organizations such as Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorns Children’s Hospice, as highlighted by AP News.

Tickets for this historic event will be available for purchase starting February 14, a date that fans are marking on their calendars in anticipation of what promises to be an unforgettable night of music.

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