The Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning concert is taking place today at Villa Park and fans not able to attend can still watch the entire event online
Tickets for the Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning concert were snapped up in a flash, but those unable to attend Villa Park today can still catch all the action online.
The entire event will be broadcast via a ‘live stream’ – albeit not in real time. Event organisers have confirmed a two-hour delay between the start of the gig and the commencement of the stream.
The concert kicks off at Villa Park at 1pm, with the online action starting at 3pm. Access to the gig costs £24.99, which you can pay for here. With taxes of £5.60 and a service charge of £3, the total cost comes to £33.59, with all proceeds going towards three selected charities.
On the site with the link to purchase the stream, Back to the Beginning write: “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, Tool, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Mastodon and Rival Sons.
“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. (Lineup subject to change).
“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.”
Back to the Beginning will showcase performances from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Tool, Pantera and more, culminating in sets from Ozzy and Black Sabbath.
This marks the band’s first performance in two decades and signifies Ozzy’s final bow from live performances.
Organisers stated: “In order for Ozzy fans around the world to experience this monumental event, the livestream will be delayed two hours from the in-arena start time.”
The stream will begin: 3:00pm BST (British Summer Time), 10:00am EDT, 7:00am PDT. Stream opens 30 minutes prior to start.
Stage times appear to have been leaked online, sparking excitement among fans eager to see how the day will unfold.
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