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".

Ozzy Osbourne will reunite with all of the original members of Black Sabbath for the first time in 20 years, in a gig that will be his last and that’s being billed as the “greatest” heavy metal show ever.

Black Sabbath is reuniting for the last time — and for a good cause. This July 5, Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward will join together once more for a concert in Birmingham,