The show in Birmingham will see the band’s original line-up reunite for the first time in 20 years supported by many of the acts they influenced.

Ticketmaster has yet again angered fans as people slammed the website when they weren't able to access Black Sabbath tickets

Easily the most insignificant piece of “music” ever committed to tape by Black Sabbath’s original foursome, “FX,” from 1972’s otherwise spectacular Vol. 4, offers nothing but muted, echoing sound effects, resembling some kind of meaningless S.O.S. dots and dashes. The only thing honest about this is its title. —Ed Rivadavia

Black Sabbath’s one and only homecoming gig might have been the hardest tickets to get this Valentine’s Day. They went on sale at 10am with fans scrambling for a chance to see Ozzy Osbourne perform at Birmingham’s Villa Park Stadium on Saturday, July 5.

Black Sabbath fans were furious after seeing the hefty price tag on tickets for the band's gig in Birmingham this summer

Excitement for Black Sabbath's reunion gig is spreading after tickets went on general sale. Fans who managed to secure tickets in the scramble were celebrating on Friday, while those less fortunate tried not to feel too "paranoid".

BLACK Sabbath fans have one last chance to score tickets for the rock legend’s reunion gig. Supporters will have one final throw of the dice when general sale opens up at 10am this morning.

Fans were left outraged by ticket prices for the Back to the Beginning rock and metal extravaganza at Villa Park.

They start at about £200 including booking fees, and can run to thousands of pounds for premium options, but that will not put off Alex Woodford who says he is willing to pay up to £2,000 on tickets for himself and his brother.