See Metallica, Guns N’ Roses Cover Black Sabbath at ‘Back to the Beginning’ Concert

Bands pay tribute prior to final performances from Ozzy Osbourne and reunited Black Sabbath in Birmingham, England Ozzy Osbourne’s all-star farewell concert on Saturday, dubbed Back to the Beginning, featured Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, who paid tribute to Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath at what was billed as their final show in Birmingham, England at Villa Park. Metallica was the penultimate band to perform before the Osbourne/Black Sabbath finale performances. Metallica kicked off their set by covering Black Sabbath’s “Hole in the Sky” from 1975’s Sabotage and they also covered “Johnny Blade” from 1978’s Never Say Die!, as fan footage captured. Guns N’ Roses performed four Black Sabbath renditions, including opening with Technical Ecstasy’s “It’s Alright” before launching into “Never Say Die.” For the first time since 1992, @gunsnroses played It’s Alright at Back to the Beginning in ode to Black Sabbath. 🖤 I love Sabbath and the night is about them and Ozzy, but for us GN’R fans specifically, it’s really special to hear this again in 2025. pic.twitter.com/N5A4CFox9W — Jen ⚡️ (@TheGNRGiirl) July 5, 2025 Guns N’ Roses also performed “Junior’s Eyes” from Never Say Die! along with the title track to 1973’s Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.
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