Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's choice to play a final reunion gig in Birmingham has been described as a "homecoming" that recognises the city's status in music culture. The music icons will headline a one-day festival at Villa Park on 5 July dubbed "the greatest heavy metal show ever".

Black Sabbath have announced what is being billed as the "final" show by their original lineup - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - a benefit titled ‘Back to the Beginning’ in their hometown of Birmingham,

The all-day event will also feature a host of major metal bands including Metallica, Slayer and Alice In Chains, with more names to be announced shortly.