Ozzy Osbourne's final performance with Black Sabbath is set to be a historic event, drawing fans from around the world. Dubbed "Back to the Beginning," the concert will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. The lineup features heavy metal juggernauts Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, and Alice in Chains, alongside the legendary Black Sabbath. Tickets for this monumental event start at approximately £200, including booking fees, though premium options soar into the thousands.
Alex Woodford, a devoted fan, is prepared to pay up to £2,000 for tickets to attend with his brother. Despite his enthusiasm, Woodford faced difficulty securing tickets during the pre-sale release on Tuesday. He reported being stuck behind 6,000 people in a virtual queue on Ticketmaster.
"This really is Ozzy's final show with Sabbath. I know it sounds crazy but I would be willing to pay silly money for it because it's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime show." – Alex Woodford
Ticket sales have been robust, as eager fans scramble to witness one of the last opportunities to see Black Sabbath live. As general sale tickets are set to go live at 10:00 GMT on Friday, many fans are preparing to try their luck once more.
"When you break down the acts that are there and the price it would cost to see each of those acts, for me, it would be worth it." – Alex Woodford
Woodford plans to participate in a Live Nation pre-sale on Thursday, hoping for better luck. If unsuccessful again, he remains determined to secure tickets during the general sale on Friday.
"By the time I got in, the seats were just disappearing, I couldn't secure any tickets." – Alex Woodford
Ticket sales and security specialist Reg Walker advises fans to purchase only from official ticket websites. He warns against using unverified sources that might lead to scams or disappointment.
"If you start googling Black Sabbath tickets, the sponsored ads are going to be companies that have nothing to do with the event." – Reg Walker
"You're going to be buying from touts who frequently don't have the tickets and you run the risk of getting nothing or simply being ripped off." – Reg Walker
The anticipation surrounding this event highlights both its significance and challenges for many fans. Despite high costs and limited availability, the chance to see Ozzy Osbourne perform one final time with Black Sabbath is too significant for many to miss.
"It's difficult enough to afford a gig in this economy but the sheer lack of availability means some of us will never have the chance to see our idols perform in the flesh." – (no attribution)
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