The show in Birmingham will see the band’s original line-up reunite for the first time in 20 years supported by many of the acts they influenced.

Easily the most insignificant piece of “music” ever committed to tape by Black Sabbath’s original foursome, “FX,” from 1972’s otherwise spectacular Vol. 4, offers nothing but muted, echoing sound effects, resembling some kind of meaningless S.O.S. dots and dashes. The only thing honest about this is its title. —Ed Rivadavia

BLACK Sabbath fans have one last chance to score tickets for the rock legend’s reunion gig. Supporters will have one final throw of the dice when general sale opens up at 10am this morning.

It's one last time for Ozzy Osbourne and he's got his Black Sabbath mates and an all-star lineup joining him for a special concert.

Excitement for Black Sabbath's reunion gig is spreading after tickets went on general sale. Fans who managed to secure tickets in the scramble were celebrating on Friday, while those less fortunate tried not to feel too "paranoid".

Black Sabbath are reuniting for their final ever gig in Birmingham this summer, but fans have been left fuming with ticket sales after they disappeared at an alarming rate