Geezer Butler Reveals Nightmares Ahead of Black Sabbath's Final Performance

Black Sabbath is preparing for a highly anticipated farewell concert, reuniting all original members—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—for the first time in two decades at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. Bassist Geezer Butler has openly discussed his anxiety and nightmares about the event, emphasizing the pressure to leave a lasting impression since it will be their final live performance. Ozzy Osbourne, who has faced significant health challenges, is training intensively and will perform a short solo set before joining the band, though he notes he may remain seated for much of the show. The concert, titled 'Back To The Beginning,' is especially meaningful as it marks both the band's and Osbourne's final live appearance in their hometown. All proceeds from the event will be donated to charities including Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice, reflecting the band’s commitment to giving back. The reunion addresses the sense of unfinished business left by their previous retirement without Bill Ward, offering fans and the band closure on their historic legacy.