Metallica has announced a special opportunity for fans to witness rock history: a chance to win a VIP trip to Black Sabbath‘s monumental “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert in Birmingham, UK, this July. The sweepstakes, launched in partnership with Fandiem, will support Metallica‘s charitable organization, the All Within My Hands foundation.
The highly anticipated concert, set for July 5, 2025, at Villa Park, marks not only the final show for both Black Sabbath and iconic frontman Ozzy Osbourne but also the first performance by Sabbath‘s original lineup – Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Bill Ward – in two decades. The event, which sold out almost instantly, promises a massive celebration and will feature an incredible lineup of supporting artists, including Metallica themselves, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Pantera, and many others. For the 76-year-old Ozzy Osbourne, who has faced significant health issues, this performance represents a formidable return to the full concert stage for the first time since late 2018.
Metallica shared their excitement about the initiative: “We’re less than two months away from Black Sabbath’s farewell show, Back to the Beginning… and you could be there with us to take in all the action! Thanks to Fandiem, you could be seeing us and an incredible lineup of artists come together to bid Black Sabbath farewell from the best seats in thehouse.”
The grand prize for the sweepstakes offers an unforgettable experience, including:
- Exclusive side-of-stage viewing platform access, plus entry to the Gold Circle standing area.
- Round trip travel to London with ground transportation to and from Birmingham.
- Four nights of hotel accommodation (two in London and two in Birmingham).
- Access to a pre-show lounge.
- Exclusive Black Sabbath merchandise.
Fans can enter to win by donating to the All Within My Hands foundation through the Fandiem platform (fandiem.com/blacksabbath). All entry donations will support the foundation’s ongoing efforts in workforce education, combating hunger, and providing other critical local services.
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