Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's choice to play a final reunion gig in Birmingham has been described as a "homecoming" that recognises the city's status in music culture. The music icons will headline a one-day festival at Villa Park on 5 July dubbed "the greatest heavy metal show ever".

Black Sabbath have announced what is being billed as the “final” show by their original lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — a benefit titled ‘Back to the Beginning’ in their hometown of Birmingham,

The heavy metal icons will reunite for one final performance at Villa Park joined by a stellar line-up of acts. Find out how to buy tickets.