Metallica had the distinction of being the final band to carry out earlier than Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath on the “Again to the Starting” live performance in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July fifth), marking the ultimate performances of the latter two acts.
Frontman James Hetfield and firm launched their set with a canopy of Sabbath’s “Gap within the Sky,” earlier than enjoying “Creeping Dying” and “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Metallica then took on Sabbath’s “Johnny Blade,” adopted by “Battery” and “Grasp of Puppets.”
Metallica’s set adopted performances by Weapons N’ Roses, Slayer, Software, Pantera, Gojira, and others, in addition to a few all-star superjams that includes members of Rage Towards the Machine, The Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost, Aerosmith, and extra.
Previous to the live performance, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and Robert Trujillo spoke with Heavy Consequence concerning the significance of being at Black Sabbath’s ultimate present. Watch that video under, adopted by fan-filmed clips from their efficiency on the “Again to the Starting” live performance.
Metallica’s flip!!! #BackToTheBeginning pic.twitter.com/fsTMcRRAQd
— QueenBee🐝 (@aryamni) July 5, 2025
Metallica acting at Again To The Starting | Black Sabbath’s ultimate present. pic.twitter.com/TZjM5pncwQ
— 🎸 Rock Historical past 🎸 (@historyrock_) July 5, 2025
MASTER!!!!! 🔥
📸 | @Mijailanarco#Metallica #BlackSabbath #BackToTheBeginning pic.twitter.com/QAA3actmEN
— Portal Metallica Brasil | 🇧🇷 (@PortalMetallica) July 5, 2025
Metallica tocando For Whom the Bell Tolls en Again To The Starting, el concierto ultimate de Ozzy Osbourne y de Black Sabbath 🔥
— metaltower.web (@themetaltower) July 5, 2025