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TONY IOMMI Says BLACK SABBATH 'Could Have' Played Six Or Seven Songs At 'Back To The Beginning'

On the July 8 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Tony Iommi reflected on last weekend's "Back To The Beginning" event which marked the original BLACK SABBATH lineup's first performance since 2005 and the quartet's final live appearance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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K.K. DOWNING Was 'Nervous' For His 'Back To The Beginning' Performance: This Was 'The Most Important Show In Metal Ever'

Former JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing, who performed PRIEST's "Breaking The Law" and BLACK SABBATH's "Snowblind" at last Saturday's (July 5) "Back To The Beginning" event at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom, alongside Billy Corgan (THE SMASHING PUMPKINS) on vocals, Tom Morello (RAGE AGA...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE Gifted Custom Cross By YUNGBLUD

British singer, songwriter and musician Yungblud — whose real name is Dominic Richard Harrison — has posted a video capturing a tender moment between him and Ozzy Osbourne, taken ahead of BLACK SABBATH's farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom, which took place on Saturday, July...

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MASTODON's BRANN DAILOR On 'Back To The Beginning': 'Such An Unbelievable Outpouring Of Love, Friendship And Gratitude'

Three days after MASTODON performed at Ozzy Osbourne's "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert — where the Atlanta progressive metallers covered BLACK SABBATH's "Supernaut" — MASTODON drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor took to his social media to share a few photos from the event, and he included the fo...

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MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN's PUSCIFER Announces Two Intimate Los Angeles Shows

In anticipation of its upcoming studio album, PUSCIFER invites a select number of fans to experience the LP with two very special, intimate performances in Los Angeles on August 11, 2025, at Exchange L.A. The back-to-back sets (5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.) mark the Maynard James Keenan-led band's most i...

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ALICE IN CHAINS' WILLIAM DUVALL On 'Back To The Beginning': 'The Whole Night Was Pretty Unbelievable'

Two days after ALICE IN CHAINS performed at Ozzy Osbourne's "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert — where the Seattle grunge pioneers covered BLACK SABBATH's "Fairies Wear Boots" — ALICE IN CHAINS frontman William DuVall took to his social media to share a few photos from the event, and he includ...

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RICK WAKEMAN Postpones Tour To Undergo Surgery

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman CBE has announced the postponement of his "Strictly Wakeman" U.S. tour so that he can undergo surgery "to correct an ongoing health issue". The nine-date trek was scheduled to kick off later this month and was slated to feature Hayley Sanderson, who is one of the vocalis...

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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA On OZZY OSBOURNE's Last Performance: 'Another Childhood Hero Of Mine Has Taken His Final Bow'

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, two days after the BLACK SABBATH singer played his final show as part of the "Back To The Beginning" event at Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Earlier today (Monday, July 7),Erna took to his social media to share photos of him...

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BLACK SABBATH's Final Performance Was Livestreamed To More Than Five Million Fans Around The World

According to The Guardian, Ozzy Osbourne's last-ever live performance this past (Saturday, July 5) at the "Back To The Beginning" event at the Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom was livestreamed to more than five million fans worldwide. Ozzy played a five-song set with his solo band — consisti...

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Watch: All-Star Supergroups Pay Tribute To OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH At 'Back To The Beginning'

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH played its final concert together last night (Saturday, July 5) at a star-studded event in their original hometown of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Dubbed "Back To The Beginning", the nine-hour event, hosted by actor Jason Momoa at Villa Park, saw over a dozen ban...

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Watch: OZZY OSBOURNE And BLACK SABBATH Perform For Last Time At 'Back To The Beginning' All-Star Event In Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne performed for the last time earlier tonight (Saturday, July 5) at the "Back To The Beginning" event at the Villa Park in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Ozzy played a five-song set with his solo band — consisting of guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Mike Inez, keyboardist Adam Wakeman and drum...

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Hear Newly Finished FOREIGNER '4'-Era Song 'Fool If You Love Him', Featuring LOU GRAMM On Vocals

A newly finished FOREIGNER song, "Fool If You Love Him", featuring the band's original singer Lou Gramm on vocals, can be streamed below. The track, which was written by FOREIGNER's founding guitarist Mick Jones and Gramm during the sessions for the group's "4" album, will be included on extensive s...

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Watch: DREAM THEATER Covers PINK FLOYD's 'Echoes' At Pompeii, Italy Concert

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER performed a cover of PINK FLOYD's "Echoes" during their concert Wednesday night (July 2) at Anfiteatro degli Scavi in Pompeii, Italy. A short time after the show, DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy took to his social media to share a photo of the band's setlist...

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Original FOREIGNER Singer LOU GRAMM To Join Band On Headlining Tour; '4' Deluxe Album Announced

As a frontrunner to the 50th anniversary for Rock And Roll Hall Of Famers FOREIGNER, the band is excited to announce the September 12 release of extensive super deluxe editions of its 1981 smash multi-platinum album "4". Recorded at the famed Electric Lady Studios in New York City alongside respecte...

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NEFARIOUS Feat. Former And Current Members Of EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL, HIRAX And HEATHEN: 'Addicted To Power' Title Track Released

NEFARIOUS, the new California-based thrash metal band featuring Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) on vocals, Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and Will Carroll (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, has released the officia...