The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline BACK TO THE BEGINNING on July 5th at Villa Park.
The all-star event will celebrate the true creators of heavy metal and will see Ozzy Osbourne play his own short set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow.
Back to the Beginning will feature sets from Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon.
The all-day event will also feature a supergroup of musicians. Artists announced so far include Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns ‘n Roses), 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), Sleep Token ii (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Wolfgang Van Halen and Zakk Wylde.
All profits will be donated equally to the following charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice, a Children’s Hospice supported by Aston Villa.
This event is now SOLD OUT.
Hospitality Package and Seat Details
Platinum Box Package
- Exclusive pre-show access to one of our Hospitality suites
- Private reserved box for 12 guests
- Pre-show access to your executive box
- Premium padded seating outside the box to view the concert
- Food served throughout the day from gates opening
- Brunch, Afternoon Tea/snacks, Evening Street Food Style served to the private box.
- 2 inclusive Beers, wines or soft drinks
- Tea & Coffee available throughout the day
- Seated ticket located within Trinity Road Stand
- Post-event lounge access for 30 minutes post-last act.
Price: £795 per person (Excluding VAT, minimum of 12 guests)
Platinum Restaurant Package
- Exclusive pre-show access to one of our Hospitality suites
- Private reserved table
- Food served throughout the day from gates opening
- Brunch, Afternoon Tea/snacks, Evening Street Food
- 2 inclusive Beers, wines or soft drinks
- Tea & Coffee available throughout the day
- Post-event lounge access for 30 minutes post-last act.
- Reserved padded seat within the Trinity Road Stand (Oak Room & Legends Lounge) or Doug Ellis Stand (The Aston or 150 Club)
Price: £795 per person (Excluding VAT)
Gold Package
- Pre-show access to an exclusive hospitality Lounge
- Reserved padded seat
- Food served throughout the day from gates opening
- Brunch, Afternoon Tea/snacks, Evening Street Food
- 2 inclusive Beers, wines or soft drinks
- Tea & Coffee available throughout the day
- Seated ticket within the Doug Ellis Stand or Trinity Road stand
- Post-event lounge access for 30 minutes post-last act.
Price: £595 per person (Excluding VAT)
Silver Package
- Pre-show access to The Terrace View
- One course Evening Street Food Style served from the kitchen; additional catering available to purchase
- 2 inclusive Beers, wines or soft drinks
- Located in Holte Upper Stand
- Post-event lounge access for 30 minutes post-last act.
Price: £445 per person (Excluding VAT)
Coach Travel
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Accessible Tickets
Accessible tickets available online & can be viewed and purchased by checking 'All Ticket Types' on the event page here.
Customers will be able to purchase accessible tickets during the presales as well, subject to availability, by checking “All Ticket Type” on the presale link.