Ozzy Osbourne reuniting with Black Sabbath for final show

Together they'll headline "The Back to the Beginning" show on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, Osbourne's hometown.

Osbourne was the frontman for Black Sabbath during the 1970s, known for his "Prince of Darkness" nickname and his rock and roll antics.

The event's musical director, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, said, "This will be the greatest heavy metal show ever."

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.

Proceeds from the show will go to charities including Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice.

Osbourne has been battling a series of health issues over the past few years, including a Parkinson's disease diagnosis. In 2019, he suffered a fall that aggravated an old spinal injury, requiring a number of intensive surgeries.

On an episode of his SiriusXM show "Ozzy Speaks" last year, he reflected on his legacy, saying he still wanted to perform.

"I want to still carry on, you know? I can't redo what I've done, but I wasn't ready to throw the towel in when I did," he said.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.