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".

Even though Ozzy Osbourne's fight with Parkinson's illness prevents him from walking, he is very emotional about his impending farewell show with his fellow Black Sabbath members.For the

Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup will reunite this summer for the first time in 20 years. It's expected to be Osbourne's final live show.