Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have gone out with a bang at what they say will be their final gig, in front of 40,000 fans and supported by an all-star line-up of rock legends who have been influenced by the founding fathers of heavy metal.

Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne is preparing to hang up his crown once and for all with a mega farewell show at Villa Park, Birmingham today alongside fellow rock icons

A day-long celebration of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne began in Birmingham on Saturday, as tens of thousands of fans awaited what the heavy metal legends have said will be their last live performance together.