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Ozzy Osbourne Doc ‘No Escape From Now’ to Chronicle Run-Up to Farewell Concert

The film, which will stream on Paramount+ later this year, features interviews with Ozzy, Sharon, Tony Iommi, Zakk Wylde, and others who have supported him in the last six years

By Kory Grow
February 25. 2025


Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the NFL game at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Harry How/Getty)

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They showed about 3 seconds of that NFL halftime performance. My son, a huge Ozzy fan, was p!ssed. I couldn't believe it myself, couldn't stop the talking heads long enough to showcase a, like him or not, R&R legend.

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Less than 90 days left until we all go — Tony Iommi

That's not an old pic? They look fantastic if that's not but I feel it has to be? The only thing that gives me pause is I don't know how many pictures have happened with Bill since 2012 when they first announced.



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Less than 90 days left until we all go — Tony Iommi

That's not an old pic? They look fantastic if that's not but I feel it has to be? The only thing that gives me pause is I don't know how many pictures have happened with Bill since 2012 when they first announced.

This is reunion era 97/98

Tony Iommi posted it.

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Less than 90 days left until we all go — Tony Iommi

That's not an old pic? They look fantastic if that's not but I feel it has to be? The only thing that gives me pause is I don't know how many pictures have happened with Bill since 2012 when they first announced.

This is reunion era 97/98

That makes sense. They all looked way too young. I don't think Ozzy can stand upright.

I concur with everyone else: this picture is not ‘recent’ Is Ozzy even in England at the moment?

Tony Iommi and Yungblud at the Buddy Holly: Words Of Love book launch - London, April 2



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‘I’ll be there’: Ozzy Osbourne insists he will perform final concert amid health doubts

Exclusive: Black Sabbath frontman details training he is doing to ensure he is fit to play all-star reunion gig in July

Ben Beaumont-Thomas
1 May 2025

[www.theguardian.com]

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I don’t want to die in a hotel room somewhere’: Black Sabbath on reconciling for their final gig – and how Ozzy is living through hell

Alexis Petridis
2 May 2025

[www.theguardian.com]

I'm hoping this is a great show and Ozzy makes it there without issue. I'm really hoping this doesn't amount to an Ozzy appearance in a wheelchair, waving to the audience and not singing, because that would be sad. Just because of how the show is being advertised, not because I don't want Ozzy to get his flowers. Guy's in pain, I really hope he's not being forced into this.

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Back to the Beginning



This is the official global all-day livestream of the sold-out event - Back to the Beginning.

Tune in to celebrate the true creators of heavy metal - witness Ozzy Osbourne play his own set before joining with Black Sabbath for his final bow, and the band's first performance in 20 years.

Back to the Beginning will feature sets from Metallica, Guns N' Roses, 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, 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) and Zakk Wylde.

You may not be at Villa Park, but you’ll feel every moment like you are. This is a premium, pay-per-view rock theatre — live, loud, and unforgettable.

In order for Ozzy fans around the world to experience this monumental event, the livestream will be delayed 2 hours from the in-arena start time.

The stream will begin: 3:00pm BST, 10:00am EDT, 7:00am PDT.

Stream opens 30 minutes prior to start.

VOD Replay access to rewatch the entire event - VOD available from July 5th shortly after event conclusion until July 7th at 3:00pm BST, 10:00am EDT, 7:00am PDT

$29.99

[backtothebeginning.com]

"Livestream will be delayed 2 hours"

In case Ozzy falls flat on his face on stage or sucks real bad, they'll have time to edit that out and replace it with AI.

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"Livestream will be delayed 2 hours"

In case Ozzy falls flat on his face on stage or sucks real bad, they'll have time to edit that out and replace it with AI.

Wow. Missed that when I read that originally. It's actually quite funny.

How long can a Livestream be delayed and still "live"? 2 hours? 2 years? 2 decades?

Drama!

Apparently, Sharon has 'axed' one of the headliners:

[www.dailymail.co.uk]

Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning Will Be the ‘Most Important Day’ in Heavy Metal History, Tom Morello Teases

"This might be the greatest one-day lineup in the history of rock," says Billy Corgan of the event celebrating the band and Ozzy Osbourne's final show.

By Gary Graff
07/3/2025


Ross Halfin

[www.billboard.com]

Billy Corgan is on drugs. This is not the greatest one day lineup in the history of rock. Maybe if each artist was at their peak there could be some discussion but now, nope. Live Aid or the 121212 Sandy Hurricane Benefit are two that easily stand above this.

If Billy would have said "This might be the greatest one-day lineup in the history of HEAVY METAL" it would have been more believable....

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Billy Corgan is on drugs. This is not the greatest one day lineup in the history of rock. Maybe if each artist was at their peak there could be some discussion but now, nope. Live Aid or the 121212 Sandy Hurricane Benefit are two that easily stand above this.

LOL Hurricane Sandy benefit is far down the list of greatest one day events. They got a good lineup but the event itself was fine.

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Billy Corgan is on drugs. This is not the greatest one day lineup in the history of rock. Maybe if each artist was at their peak there could be some discussion but now, nope. Live Aid or the 121212 Sandy Hurricane Benefit are two that easily stand above this.

LOL Hurricane Sandy benefit is far down the list of greatest one day events. They got a good lineup but the event itself was fine.

Sounds ds like you watched it on TV. I am not saying it was the best ever but compared to the final Ozzy thing I would surely pick the 121212 lineup. I was there, it was really cool except for Ye.

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If Billy would have said "This might be the greatest one-day lineup in the history of HEAVY METAL" it would have been more believable....

Depends on your perspective. My son would probably agree but that's his preferred music style. I would vehemently disagree

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Drama!

Apparently, Sharon has 'axed' one of the headliners:

[www.dailymail.co.uk]

Daily Mail again…

Cool setlist so far. All the bands doing either a Sabbath or Ozzy song in their set so all songs are represented today is a nice touch:

Mastodon:
1. Black Tongue
2. Blood and Thunder
3. Supernaut (Black Sabbath cover) (with Mario Duplantier) (also with Danny Carey and Eloy Casagrande)

Rival Sons:
4. Do Your Worst
5. Electric Funeral (Black Sabbath cover)
6. Secret

Anthrax:
7. Indians
8. Into the Void (Black Sabbath cover)

Halestorm:
9. Love Bites (So Do I)
10. Rain Your Blood on Me
11. Perry Mason (Ozzy Osbourne cover)

Lamb of God:
12. Laid to Rest
13. Redneck
14. Children of the Grave (Black Sabbath cover)

Supergroup A (Tom Morello's All Stars):
15. The Ultimate Sin (Ozzy Osbourne cover) (with Lzzy Hale) (Jake E. Lee, Nuno Bettencourt, David Ellefson, Mike Bordin, Adam Wakeman)
16. Sweet Leaf (Black Sabbath cover) (with David Draiman) (Scott Ian, Nuno Bettencourt, David Ellefson, Mike Bordin, Adam Wakeman)
17. Believer (Ozzy Osbourne cover) (Scott Ian, Nuno Bettencourt, David Ellefson, Adam Wakeman)
18. Mr. Crowley (Ozzy Osbourne song) (Video tape of Jack Black singing with young musicians)
19. Changes (Black Sabbath cover) (with YUNGBLUD) (Jake E. Lee, David Ellefson, Mike Bordin, Adam Wakeman)
20. Shot in the Dark (Ozzy Osbourne cover) (with David Draiman) (Jake E. Lee, David Ellefson, Mike Bordin and Adam Wakeman)

Alice in Chains:
21. Man in the Box
22. Would?
23. Fairies Wear Boots (Black Sabbath cover)

Gojira:
24. Stranded
25. Silvera
26. Mea Culpa
27. Under the Sun (Black Sabbath cover)

28. Drum Off

29. Symptom of the Universe (Black Sabbath cover) (with Tom Morello) (Nuno Bettencourt, Rudy Sarzo, Travis Barker, Chad Smith, Danny Carey)

A mate just text me who’s there to say Ronnie is on stage now?

Our own Ronnie Wood is indeed there! A friend just sent me a pic of him up there. Don’t know what he’s playing.

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Our own Ronnie Wood is indeed there! A friend just sent me a pic of him up there. Don’t know what he’s playing.

Yeah just got a follow up pic too - no song details but on either Steven Tyler, Tom morello and Nuno bettencourt

Back to the Beginning: The family photo


Top left to right: Rex Brown Pantera -Tobias -Ghost -David Draiman Disturbed -James Hetfield Metallica -Tony Iommi Black Sabbath -Robert T Metallica – Phil Anselmo Pantera – Geezer Butler Black Sabbath -Sammy Hagar -Kirk Hamnett Metallica - Steven Tyler Aerosmith – Ozzy Osbourne Bottom Mike Inez -Alice In Chains – Zakk Wylde Ozzy/Pantera – Bill Ward Black Sabbath – Lars Ulrich Metallica - Billy Corgan Smashing Pumpkins (Ross Halfin)

Back To The Beginning live updates

[www.birminghammail.co.uk]

[www.theguardian.com]

[www.the-independent.com]

[loudwire.com]

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From The Guardian live update:

Michael Hamm
5 July 2025

Another missive from Michael from two hours in the future. Fresh from being a surprise guest at Rod Stewart’s Glastonbury performance last weekend, Ronnie Wood has now appeared here too, joining Steven Tyler to perform Train Kept a Rollin’.

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Nuno Bettencourt, Tom Morello, Steven Tyler, Andrew Watt and Ronnie Wood

[x.com]

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Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood with Kirk Hammett of Metallica backstage at Back to the Beginning: Black Sabbath's Final Show!

[x.com]

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Ronnie with Slash and Steven Tyler

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Setlists > [www.setlist.fm]

Ozzy Osbourne - [www.setlist.fm]

Black Sabbath - [www.setlist.fm]



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+ Ronnie Wood !



video: [youtu.be]



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cool

GNR played an excellent set even though, as a huge fan of them, Axl sounded terrible. I had higher hopes. On paper, great set. I'm sure good in person but anyone defending Axl is brainwashed.