Overall that was the vibe. It was an OK festival show with a lot of huge acts sounding like themselves and a few sounding old and washed up (GnR), but Ozzy and Sabbath both sounded like they were supposed to and that's the important part, because from now on we'll only ever get cover versions of those songs.

I'm glad they got Bill Ward. The very last Sabbath show should have the full OG lineup. They've earned their rest.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Yeah, I remarked that this isn't back to the beginning so much as the beginning of the end for basically all on that bill. Lots of hair pieces I suspect

[–] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I'm watching the livestream.

Halestorm was my favorite performance and I didn't know them.

[–] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

5 hours into the streaming, Gojira takes the 1st place. They were even better than I expected.

And I really like to hear all the bands' takes on Black Sabbath songs.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Gojira vocals were shockingly bad though. Covers have been fab. Lamb of God's my highlight

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Halestorm did kick ass early doors. Tool another highlight for me. The revolving stage great to see also. And Slayer out for another gig!

So many great moments, hard to disagree with the greatest bill ever tag

[–] blueamigafan@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I was there had an awesome time, the atmosphere was amazing

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Livestream looks fantastic indeed. Great crowd

[–] Thaurin@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I had to think twice to understand what you mean, but you mean Black Sabbath’s final gig in Birmingham. I had totally forgotten about that. I was looking for that live stream, but apparently you need to pay 25 pounds to watch it. So no thanks to that. :)

[–] Bms@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I had plans on streaming it but saw the price and decided not to.

[–] Thaurin@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I caved and it was great. It’s only Mickey Mouse money after all.

[–] Bms@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

How was it?

[–] Thaurin@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

If it was worth the money is subjective, but the quality was good, and the bands and the atmosphere there were obviously fantastic. Quite emotional, too. Ozzy seemed to be having fun. I’m sure you can find it online somewhere now, have a watch!

I’m glad I decided to do it. Friends far away from me has a little party outside with the stream, that would’ve been great.

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

£25 plus taxes and service fees. Had a blast though, I have deemed it worthy with mates round too. Will be on a certain site tomorrow I'm sure

[–] Thaurin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I did it too, closer to 40. I enjoyed it with friends online and I deem it worth it. Money is just money, after all. This was history in music.

[–] johnydoe666@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Guns ‘n Roses was pretty bad, but luckily Metallica made up for it

[–] Olap@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Axl finished on a high, but missed the memo about hits and classics obviously