At the Black Sabbath tribute concert Back to the Beginning, actor and event host Jason Momoa thrilled the audience by starting a mosh pit during Pantera’s intense set. The event, held at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, featured Pantera and other legendary bands honoring Black Sabbath’s legacy ahead of Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance.
Pantera’s Powerful Tribute Set and Musical Highlights
Pantera’s performance included classic-era vocalist Philip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, joined by guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante. They opened with a fierce medley of “Cowboys From Hell” and “Walk,” during which Momoa left the stage, climbed over the barrier, and sparked a circle pit near the front of the crowd. Anselmo dedicated the set to his late bandmates, Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul.
The band also played two Black Sabbath songs: “Planet Caravan,” originally featured on their 1994 album Far Beyond Driven, and “Electric Funeral,” recorded for the 2000 tribute album Nativity in Black. Their set combined both original material and Sabbath classics, adding a powerful edge to the tribute.
Back to the Beginning: A Star-Studded Celebration in Birmingham
The concert, hosted in Black Sabbath’s hometown, drew rock and metal icons including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Slayer, Gojira, and Alice in Chains. Several supergroups also performed Sabbath’s songs, creating a unique gathering of celebrated musicians. The event’s finale will mark the reunion of Black Sabbath’s original lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—featuring Ward’s first appearance with the band since 2005.
This monumental occasion not only honors Sabbath’s influence but also provides fans a chance to witness Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show, making it a landmark event in rock history.
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