Metallica “cannot wait” to affix Black Sabbath for his or her last-ever live performance.
Metallica ‘cannot wait’ to carry out at Black Sabbath’s closing present
The ‘Nothing Else Issues’ hitmakers – made up of James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, and Robert Trujillo – are amongst a number of heavy metallic bands who will head to Villa Park, in Aston, internal Birmingham, for the legendary group’s closing present in July.
Forward of the all-day hometown charity spectacle, which is able to see Ozzy Osbourne reunite with the unique Black Sabbath lineup – Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Invoice Ward – there will likely be performances from the likes of metallic bands Alice in Chains, Pantera and Slayer – and Metallica admitted their admiration for Sabbath “runs deep”.
They wrote on X: “Our admiration for @BlackSabbath runs deep, and we won’t wait to affix them in Birmingham, England, on July 5 for Again to the Starting: The Closing Present!”
Black Sabbath have been fashioned in Aston in 1968, and Tony admitted it was “solely becoming” they play their last-ever present there.
He wrote on X: “It’s been an unimaginable journey, nevertheless it’s solely becoming that it ends right here, the place all of it started in Aston. It’s nice to be honoured by your fellow musicians and on the similar time assist good causes. None of this could’ve been doable with out Ozzy, Geezer, and Invoice. What we created collectively was larger than any one in all us, and I’ll at all times be glad about that.”
Pantera are additionally “honoured” to be on the invoice for the ‘Again To The Starting’ present, which is able to function further performances from the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Disturbed frontman David Draiman, Weapons ‘n Roses pair Duff McKagan and Slash, Anthrax’s Frank Bello, Limp Bizkit star Fred Durst, and Korn’s Jonathan Davis.
‘Cowboys From Hell’ hitmakers Pantera wrote on X: “We’re honored to be a part of this! Our love for Black Sabbath is infinite. (sic)”
Billy admitted Black Sabbath are his “favorite band of all time”.
He posted on X: “What an incredible occasion to be a part of! And with my favourite band of all-time.”
Lamb of God wrote: “Past honored for the chance to be part of @BlackSabbath’s closing present with so lots of our associates. (sic)”
Ozzy has stepped away from touring in recent times as he battles spinal accidents and Parkinson’s illness.
However his spouse, Sharon Osbourne, has confirmed the July present will likely be his closing efficiency.
She informed BBC Information: “Ozzy did not have an opportunity to say goodbye to his associates, to his followers, and he feels there is not any been no full cease.
“That is his full cease.”
Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday 14th February 2025 at LiveNation.co.uk.