The stage is set for Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning concert - see aerial photos
The biggest show in metal history takes place on Saturday 5th July
The stage is set at Villa Park in Birmingham for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s last-ever concert on Saturday 5th July.
This aerial photo captures the first glimpse of the Back to the Beginning concert stage, which will rotate between performers to minimise changeover time.
Alongside Sabbath and Ozzy’s final performances, the biggest show in heavy metal history will boast sets from Metallica, Guns N' Roses, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Tool, Rival Sons, Anthrax and Mastodon.
Hosted by Jason Momoa, supergroup musicians on the day 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.
Birmingham's Villa Park from the sky
An aerial photo of Birmingham's Villa Park ahead of Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday 5th July.
Birmingham's Villa Park from the sky
An aerial photo of Birmingham's Villa Park ahead of Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday 5th July.
Birmingham's Villa Park from the sky
An aerial photo of Birmingham's Villa Park ahead of Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday 5th July.
Birmingham's Villa Park from the sky
An aerial photo of Birmingham's Villa Park ahead of Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday 5th July.
Birmingham's Villa Park from the sky
An aerial photo of Birmingham's Villa Park ahead of Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday 5th July.
Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert is completely sold out, however fans across the world can purchase tickets to watch a livestream here.