Black Sabbath Announces Final 'Back to Beginning' Show July 5

Black Sabbath, widely regarded as the pioneers of heavy metal, are set to perform their final show together with the 'Back to the Beginning' concert, marking an end to their influential 50-year career. Their debut album in 1970 is considered the first heavy metal album and laid the foundation for the genre, inspiring countless bands including Metallica, TOOL, and Slayer. Fans highly praise covers of their songs, notably Kyuss's 1996 rendition of 'Into The Void,' which some claim surpasses the original. Both Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne have achieved significant success on the Billboard 200, with multiple top 10 albums and Osbourne maintaining chart presence across several decades. The band's legacy is deeply embedded in metal culture, influencing festivals, subgenres, and generations of musicians, with various artists highlighting their favorite Sabbath albums that shaped their musical journeys. As the band concludes, the broad and diverse fanbase, spanning from early devotees to newer generations, continues to celebrate Sabbath's profound impact on heavy music.