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The final concert by Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath is heading to home video and audio formats on December 11, 2026. Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning will be released alongside its soundtrack, following the concert film’s limited worldwide theatrical opening on October 28.
According to the Mercury Studios release announcement, the December editions include Blu-ray, CD, vinyl and digital options, with pre-orders opening on October 28. An expanded deluxe box set is planned for April 2027. Its additional Blu-ray will collect all 35 Ozzy and Black Sabbath performances and covers by guest artists from the concert.
Held at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025, Back to the Beginning featured Osbourne performing with his solo band before reuniting with original Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. It became his final live appearance: Osbourne died 17 days later, on July 22, 2025.
In the announcement, Sharon Osbourne described her husband’s wish to play one final show as a way of thanking his fans and saying goodbye. The all-day event also included performances by Metallica, Slayer, Gojira, Pantera, Tool and numerous other artists.
A performance video of Ozzy singing “Mr. Crowley” at the farewell show has been released ahead of the home editions. Watch it below.
Black Sabbath was an English heavy metal ensemble established in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. In 1969, they adopted the name Black Sabbath, having previously been known as the Polka Tulk Blues Band and subsequently Earth.
The band distinguished themselves through their incorporation of occult themes and horror-inspired lyrics, complemented by their use of down-tuned guitars. Their initial three albums, “Black Sabbath”, “Paranoid” (both released in 1970), and “Master of Reality” (1971), achieved commercial success and are recognized as seminal works in the evolution of heavy metal.
Following these foundational albums, their subsequent releases, including “Vol. 4” (1972), “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” (1973), “Sabotage” (1975), “Technical Ecstasy” (1976), and “Never Say Die!” (1978), exhibited the band’s inclination towards more experimental and progressive musical styles.
