In pictures Heavy metal stars rehearse for the epic Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park

By Fionnuala Bourke

In pictures Heavy metal stars rehearse for the epic Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park

It鈥檚 one of the biggest concerts in the West Midlands – ever!

Black Sabbath have united in their home city to play at Ozzy Osbourne鈥檚 beloved Villa Park for their final show.

And they are being joined by heavy metal royalty from around the world for the epic sold out concert.

The doors open at Villa Park at 11am today and the concert is being live streamed in bars across the city.

Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Tool Lamb Of God, Anthrax and Mastodon are all playing sets.

We got a sneak peek of the rehearsals with Anthrax鈥檚 Scott Ian on stage and other stars. Take a look at our images below:

The all-day event will also feature a supergroup of musicians. Artists announced so far include Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins), David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan & Slash (Guns 鈥榥 Roses), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), Jake E Lee, Jonathan Davis (Korn), KK Downing, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Mike Bordin (Faith No More), Rudy Sarzo, Sammy Hagar, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Sleep Token ii (Sleep Token), Papa V Perpetua (Ghost), Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Wolfgang Van Halen and Zakk Wylde.

All profits will be donated equally to the following charities Cure Parkinson鈥檚, Birmingham Children鈥檚 Hospital and Acorn Children鈥檚 Hospice, a Children鈥檚 Hospice supported by Aston Villa.

Please remember this event is now SOLD OUT.

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