Iommi’s world-altering riffs led to some of the all-star farewell show’s biggest singalongs – no wonder the supporting cast of guitar heroes had so much fun playing them

Just in case you didn’t get emotional enough while watching Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath‘s Back to the Beginning concert, new audio of Osbourne’s isolated vocals during the event has surfaced to uncork your tear ducts.

"Last Rites" also includes reflections on Osbourne's relationship with his wife Sharon, as well as his encounters with fellow rockers Slash, Bon Scott, John Bonham, and Keith Moon, and "the harrowing final moments he spent with Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister," according to the press release.

The Prince of Darkness was the guest of honor at the star-studded Back to the Beginning' concert, as a wide variety of hard rock and metal's biggest acts performed their own songs as well as Osbourne and Black Sabbath covers to commemorate his retirement from live performances.

Sharon Osbourne claims she removed a band from Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' final concert after a heated dispute with their manager

Back to the Beginning was Ozzy Osbourne’s night – but it was also a tribute to Tony Iommi’s singular impact on guitar music. Michael Astley-Brown. Sun, July 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM UTC.

Asked if Motley Crue would've wanted to partake in Ozzy Osbourne's farewell show, Nikki Sixx said the band's been dealing with 'health issues.'

The bassist did not elaborate on the health issues, but in March, Motley Crue posted to Instagram to announce that lead singer Vince Neil, 64, underwent a "required medical procedure,” forcing a postponement of the band’s planned spring Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM.