Black Sabbath Concert History

Black Sabbath were an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. The band initially performed under the names Polka Tulk Blues Band and later Earth, before adopting the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They became known for lyrical themes influenced by horror and the occult, as well as for the use of down-tuned guitars. Their first three albums, "Black Sabbath" and "Paranoid" (both 1970)...

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Jan 24, 2017
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

The End

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The SSE Hydro Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Jan 23, 2017
Black Sabbath OVO Hydro Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jan 22, 2017
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

The End

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Manchester Arena Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Jan 20, 2017
Black Sabbath

The Final Tour

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3Arena Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Jan 17, 2017
Rival Sons / Black Sabbath

THE END Tour

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Lanxess Arena Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Jan 08, 2017
Black Sabbath

The End

Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Dec 04, 2016
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons / Doctor Pheabes

The End - The Final Tour

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Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Dec 02, 2016
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons
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Praça da Apoteose Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nov 30, 2016
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

Black Sabbath (The End Tour)

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Pedreira Paulo Leminski Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Nov 29, 2016
Guns N' Roses / Black Sabbath

Not in this life tour

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Sport palace Mexico
Nov 28, 2016
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons / Krisiun

The End World Tour

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Estacionamento Da Fiergs Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Nov 26, 2016
Black Sabbath

The End

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Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Nov 23, 2016
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons
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Orfeo Superdomo Cordoba, Argentina
Nov 22, 2016
Black Sabbath Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Nov 19, 2016
Suede
Suede / Knot fest / Tiger Army / Peter Hook & The Light / Black Sabbath / Peter Murphy / Roger Waters
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El Plaza Condesa Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Nov 17, 2016
Black Sabbath Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Nov 16, 2016
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

Black Sabbath THE END

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Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
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Nov 15, 2016
Black Sabbath

The End Tour

Foro Sol Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Nov 12, 2016
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

The End World Tour

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AT&T Center San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Nov 10, 2016
Black Sabbath / Rival Sons

The End Tour

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Toyota Center Houston, Texas, United States

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 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Mar 16, 1982 [579-small]

Black Sabbath
Mar 16, 1982
 Springfield, Illinois, United States
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Black Sabbath / Waysted on May 21, 1986 [547-small]

Black Sabbath / Waysted
May 21, 1986
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Axxis on Sep 9, 1989 [544-small]

Black Sabbath / Axxis
Sep 9, 1989
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Nov 4, 1995 [535-small]

Black Sabbath
Nov 4, 1995
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Nov 5, 1995 [534-small]

Black Sabbath
Nov 5, 1995
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Nutz on Mar 4, 1977 [532-small]

Black Sabbath / Nutz
Mar 4, 1977
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Oct 18, 1975 [531-small]

Black Sabbath
Oct 18, 1975
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Jan 24, 1972 [529-small]

Black Sabbath
Jan 24, 1972
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 07, 2025

Hey fellow Sabbath fans,

I’m trying to track down more info about an epic moment that happened during Ozzfest on June 24, 1997 at Mile High Stadium in Denver.

During Black Sabbath’s performance of “War Pigs,” right when Ozzy sang “Satan laughing spreads his wings” and threw his arms in the air, a bolt of lightning struck—lighting up the sky and sending the crowd into a frenzy. I remember hearing it was caught on camera and even mentioned in a local newspaper (Rocky Mountain News or Denver Post), but I haven’t been able to find any footage or articles.

If you were there:

Do you remember that moment?

Did you see it happen?

Do you have any photos, video, or clippings from the show?

Was it ever shown on TV or published in the paper?

This moment has become part of Sabbath legend, and I’d love to help preserve it properly. Any memories or leads would be amazing!

Rock on 🤘


Jul 24, 2025

Black Sabbath did not show up for this gig.


Dec 02, 2020

Original line up, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry "Gezzer" Butler, Bill Ward

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