On July 5, 2025, more than 40,000 fans gathered at Villa Park Stadium in Birmingham to witness a once-in-a-lifetime event—“Back to the Beginning”, the final Black Sabbath concert.
But as legendary as the night was, few expected one of its most electrifying moments to come from a powerhouse supergroup performing explosive covers of “Walk This Way” and “Whole Lotta Love.”
This wasn’t just a tribute—it was a celebration of rock’s raw power, and the crowd responded with thunderous cheers.
A Supergroup for the Ages
The stage lit up with an all-star lineup of rock royalty, led by Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), joined by:
- Steven Tyler (Aerosmith)
- Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme)
- Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
- Robert Trujillo (Metallica)
- Taylor Hawkins Jr. (Son of the late Foo Fighters drummer)
- And several surprise guests from across the rock and metal universe.
Together, they delivered jaw-dropping renditions of:
- 🎸 “Walk This Way” – the Aerosmith classic that helped bridge rap and rock
- 🎸 “Whole Lotta Love” – the Led Zeppelin anthem that shook Villa Park to its core
It was a performance that blended generations, genres, and legends, creating a moment that will go down in live music history.
A Tribute and a Transition
While the night was built around Ozzy Osbourne’s final stage appearance with Black Sabbath, the supergroup set served a unique purpose: to honor the roots of rock while ushering in a new era. With Ozzy watching from the wings—having just performed “Paranoid” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home”—the supergroup set was the exclamation point on an already unforgettable event.
Fans sang along, phones lit up the stadium, and social media exploded with reactions like:
- “This isn’t just a concert—it’s a rock resurrection!”
- “Seeing Steven Tyler and Tom Morello together? Unbelievable!”
- “Best live show I’ve ever seen—hands down.”
Charity at the Core
“Back to the Beginning” wasn’t just about music. The concert raised millions for:
- Cure Parkinson’s
- Birmingham Children’s Hospital
- Acorns Children’s Hospice
Artists waived their fees, merchandise profits were donated, and even livestream proceeds were directed toward these causes—adding even more heart to a night already full of soul.
A Legacy Etched in Sound
The supergroup performance showed that even as legends like Ozzy bid farewell, the spirit of rock lives on—loud, raw, and unrelenting. For one night, Villa Park became the epicenter of global rock culture.
And thanks to modern technology, fans who weren’t lucky enough to be there can still experience the magic.
Watch the full Supergroup performance of “Walk This Way” and “Whole Lotta Love” from Birmingham below:
