Black Sabbath says goodbye: last rock show in Kiel for the anniversary!

Black Sabbath says goodbye: last rock show in Kiel for the anniversary!

July 5, 2025 will go down in music history because on this day the spectacular career of the legendary band Black Sabbath ends with their farewell concert entitled “Back to the Beginning”. The rock and metal pioneers, who released their debut album in 1970 and performed in Kiel in the same year, look back on an impressive journey that has had a lasting impact on the music landscape. The appearance in the Ostseehalle is considered one of the band's first big steps on their way to fame and laid the foundation for their later success.

Founded in Birmingham, Black Sabbath set new standards in music history with their characteristic sound and themes. With members like Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums), they combined musical talent and a pioneering role in heavy metal. Black Sabbath were particularly perceived as a band that established the term “heavy metal” when it was still barely known. The early 70s, characterized by political protest and social change, fit perfectly with the emerging energy that the band radiated.

From Kiel to Glory

The Kiel concert took place at the Progressive Pop Festival, where the band performed as an insider tip. Jim Simpson, the band's first manager, nostalgically remembered this performance, which was significant not only for the band but also for the venue. Hamburg was originally planned as a tour stop, but due to space and acoustic problems, Kiel became the stage for the metal pioneers.

During their career, Black Sabbath created some of the most iconic songs in music history. This includes the album “Paranoid”, which was released in Great Britain on September 18, 1970 and topped the charts with hits such as “Iron Man”, “War Pigs” and the title track “Paranoid”. This album is now considered one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time. In recent years, the album has received numerous awards and was considered the best metal album of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

An unforgettable farewell

Black Sabbath's final concert will take place on July 5, 2025 as part of a large heavy metal festival in the Steinburg district, which is already sold out. It will be joined by the likes of Metallica and Guns N' Roses, making it clear that the event will be a worthy tribute to the band. Black Sabbath and the rest of the heavy metal world look back on a historical journey full of ups and downs, the band's big performances will remain unforgettable - especially the one in Kiel, which marked the beginning of an era.

In the last few decades, the band has not only sold millions of records, but also filled large stadiums around the world and given many fans unforgettable moments. Even after their last concert together in Birmingham on February 14, 2017, which took place in front of 16,000 spectators, Black Sabbath remains a shining example of creativity and resilience in the rock landscape, even if Bill Ward was absent from this last performance due to health reasons.

In summary, Black Sabbath's final farewell not only marks the end of an era, but also testifies to their undying influence on music that will inspire many generations to come. A chapter is closing, but the music and legacy of the band will live on - there's something to be said!