The opening salvo by Metallica at the final performance of Black Sabbath in Birmingham was not only a preparation for the crowd, but it blew them away. Making their way to the stage of Villa Park, the thrash giants ripped through the six-song set of sabbath deep cuts and their own anthems, and brought the raw energy that set a ferocious tone.

Metallica made sure to get fans pumped and rocked their opening act at the final Black Sabbath show in Birmingham, England. The ‘80s heavy metal band followed the performances of other legendary groups at the Saturday “Back to the Beginning” concert – including Aerosmith,