# The End Tour

The End Tour was the final concert tour for the English rock band Black Sabbath, featuring founding members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler. They performed on the tour with session drummer Tommy Clufetos filling in for the band's original drummer, Bill Ward, along with keyboardist and guitarist Adam Wakeman. The tour concluded Sabbath's over-four-decade career, and was accompanied by the release of an exclusive EP, The End, which contains leftover tracks from the sessions for the band's final studio album, 13, as well as live tracks from their 2012–2014 reunion tour.
The End Tour consisted of 81 shows across North America, Europe, Oceania, and South America, and grossed a total of $84.8 million. The final concert took place on 4 February 2017, in the band's home city of Birmingham, England. The final show was documented as a concert film, Black Sabbath: The End of the End, and the songs from the final show were released as a live album, The End: Live in Birmingham.

## Background

Initial dates were announced in a video on the band's YouTube channel on 3 September 2015, with more announced in October 2015. As with the previous tour, Tommy Clufetos filled in for original drummer Bill Ward, due to the latter's departure and animosity towards singer Ozzy Osbourne. An eight-track EP, entitled The End, released to coincide with this tour, was available only at shows.
Rival Sons were the sole support act for all of Black Sabbath's headlining shows. Five Finger Death Punch planned to join the Oceanic leg of the tour, but backed out following the hospitalization of frontman Ivan Moody.
Osbourne said of the farewell tour: "This is it. It's definitely run its course."
The tour concluded in February 2017 with two gigs in the band's native Birmingham. The last was streamed live on the band's Facebook page. "The feeling built as we crept towards the final gig at the Genting Arena," recalled guitarist Tony Iommi, "but it didn't really sink in till the day of the show. Looking out at the audience during the last few songs, people were crying. Those people idolise you and love what you do. In a way, it felt like we were letting them down. It was a shame."
Prior to the gig, Osbourne discussed his emotions, suggesting he would cry after the farewell. He was adamant this was the end, but intended to carry on with solo work, having returned following a 1992 'final' solo tour. Iommi confirmed no more world tours, but remained open to a new album or one-off show. The guitarist had been diagnosed with lymphoma in 2012, and the toll on his health was the main reason to end touring.
Osbourne intended to say something to the crowd but did not prepare a speech. He closed the show with a simple, "Thank you, goodnight, thank you so much."

## Opening acts

* Rival Sons
* Volbeat (9 July 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden)
* Bombus (9 July 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden)

## Setlist

The following setlist was performed at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, and is not intended to represent all the shows on the tour.
* "Black Sabbath"
* "Fairies Wear Boots"
* "After Forever"
* "Into the Void"
* "Snowblind"
* "War Pigs"
* "Behind the Wall of Sleep"
* "Bassically" (Geezer Butler bass solo)
* "N.I.B."
* "Hand of Doom"
* "Rat Salad"
* Tommy Clufetos drum solo
* "Iron Man"
* "Dirty Women"
* "Embryo"/"Children of the Grave"

### Encore

* "Paranoid"

## Tour dates

List of 2016 concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, attendance and revenue :
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Revenue |
| 20 January 2016 | Omaha | United States | CenturyLink Center Omaha | 10,317 / 13,681 | $875,263 |
| 22 January 2016 | Chicago | United States | United Center | 14,517 / 15,648 | $1,525,127 |
| 25 January 2016 | Minneapolis | United States | Target Center | 10,871 / 12,928 | $965,445 |
| 27 January 2016 | Winnipeg | Canada | MTS Centre | — | — |
| 6 February 2016 | Tacoma | United States | Tacoma Dome | 17,480 / 18,284 | $1,465,059 |
| 9 February 2016 | San Jose | United States | SAP Center | 12,226 / 13,533 | $1,182,483 |
| 11 February 2016 | Inglewood | United States | The Forum | 14,013 / 14,013 | $1,237,836 |
| 13 February 2016 | Las Vegas | United States | Mandalay Bay Events Center | 8,555 / 9,283 | $962,808 |
| 15 February 2016 | Denver | United States | Pepsi Center | 12,257 / 14,280 | $1,202,717 |
| 17 February 2016 | Kansas City | United States | Sprint Center | 10,715 / 13,115 | $868,001 |
| 19 February 2016 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 13,030 / 14,231 | $1,204,212 |
| 21 February 2016 | Hamilton | Canada | FirstOntario Centre | 13,575 / 14,287 | $1,039,540 |
| 23 February 2016 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | 13,840 / 15,043 | $1,079,950 |
| 25 February 2016 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | 29,411 / 29,411 | $3,471,530 |
| 27 February 2016 | New York City | United States | Madison Square Garden | 29,411 / 29,411 | $3,471,530 |
| 2 March 2016 | Edmonton | Canada | Rexall Place | — | — |
| 4 March 2016 | Calgary | Canada | Scotiabank Saddledome | — | — |
| 7 March 2016 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | — | — |
| 15 April 2016 | Perth | Australia | Perth Arena | 7,570 / 7,570 | $795,368 |
| 17 April 2016 | Adelaide | Australia | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | — | — |
| 19 April 2016 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | 11,778 / 12,256 | $1,273,680 |
| 23 April 2016 | Sydney | Australia | Qudos Bank Arena | 13,717 / 13,717 | $1,458,830 |
| 25 April 2016 | Brisbane | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | 9,623 / 9,623 | $1,020,320 |
| 28 April 2016 | Auckland | New Zealand | Vector Arena | — | — |
| 30 April 2016 | Dunedin | New Zealand | Forsyth Barr Stadium | — | — |
| 1 June 2016 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Budapest Sports Arena | — | — |
| 3 June 2016 | Nuremberg | Germany | Rock im Park | — | — |
| 8 June 2016 | Berlin | Germany | Waldbühne | — | — |
| 11 June 2016 | Castle Donington | England | Download Festival | — | — |
| 13 June 2016 | Verona | Italy | Verona Arena | — | — |
| 15 June 2016 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | 12,017 / 13,000 | $1,338,150 |
| 17 June 2016 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting | — | — |
| 19 June 2016 | Clisson | France | Hellfest | — | — |
| 23 June 2016 | Halden | Norway | Tons of Rock | — | — |
| 25 June 2016 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Copenhell | — | — |
| 28 June 2016 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | — | — |
| 30 June 2016 | Prague | Czech Republic | O$_2$ Arena | — | — |
| 2 July 2016 | Kraków | Poland | Tauron Arena Kraków | — | — |
| 5 July 2016 | Riga | Latvia | Arēna Rīga | — | — |
| 7 July 2016 | Helsinki | Finland | Kaisaniemi Park | — | — |
| 9 July 2016 | Stockholm | Sweden | Friends Arena | — | — |
| 12 July 2016 | Moscow | Russia | Olympic Stadium | — | — |
| 17 August 2016 | Wantagh | United States | Nikon at Jones Beach Theater | — | — |
| 19 August 2016 | Camden | United States | BB&T Pavilion | — | — |
| 21 August 2016 | Bristow | United States | Jiffy Lube Live | — | — |
| 23 August 2016 | Holmdel | United States | PNC Bank Arts Center | — | — |
| 25 August 2016 | Mansfield | United States | Xfinity Center | — | — |
| 27 August 2016 | Uncasville | United States | Mohegan Sun Arena | 7,361 / 7,373 | $1,013,384 |
| 29 August 2016 | Toronto | Canada | Molson Canadian Amphitheatre | — | — |
| 31 August 2016 | Clarkston | United States | DTE Energy Music Theatre | — | — |
| 2 September 2016 | Noblesville | United States | Klipsch Music Center | — | — |
| 4 September 2016 | Tinley Park | United States | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | — | — |
| 7 September 2016 | Dallas | United States | Gexa Energy Pavilion | — | — |
| 9 September 2016 | Albuquerque | United States | Isleta Amphitheater | — | — |
| 11 September 2016 | West Valley City | United States | USANA Amphitheatre | — | — |
| 13 September 2016 | Ridgefield | United States | Sunlight Supply Amphitheater | — | — |
| 15 September 2016 | Oakland | United States | Oracle Arena | 10,307 / 12,722 | $955,430 |
| 17 September 2016 | Las Vegas | United States | MGM Grand Garden Arena | 10,718 / 11,835 | $1,025,145 |
| 19 September 2016 | Los Angeles | United States | Hollywood Bowl | 16,338 / 16,338 | $1,573,560 |
| 21 September 2016 | Phoenix | United States | Ak-Chin Pavilion | 13,728 / 19,954 | $713,423 |
| 24 September 2016 | San Bernardino | United States | San Manuel Amphitheater | — | — |
| 8 November 2016 | Tulsa | United States | BOK Center | — | — |
| 10 November 2016 | Houston | United States | Toyota Center | 10,585 / 11,484 | $956,628 |
| 12 November 2016 | San Antonio | United States | AT&T Center | 12,405 / 14,316 | $1,222,412 |
| 16 November 2016 | Mexico City | Mexico | Foro Sol | 60,506 / 62,423 | $2,720,454 |
| 19 November 2016 | Santiago | Chile | Estadio Nacional | — | — |
| 23 November 2016 | Córdoba | Argentina | Orfeo Superdomo | — | — |
| 26 November 2016 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | José Amalfitani Stadium | — | — |
| 28 November 2016 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | Estacionamento da Fiergs | 15,298 / 29,960 | $1,079,100 |
| 30 November 2016 | Curitiba | Brazil | Pedreira Paulo Leminski | 22,934 / 25,000 | $2,094,680 |
| 2 December 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | Praça da Apoteose | 26,764 / 35,000 | $2,173,890 |
| 4 December 2016 | São Paulo | Brazil | Estádio do Morumbi | 64,744 / 65,596 | $5,502,050 |
List of 2017 concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, attendance and revenue :
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Revenue |
| 17 January 2017 | Cologne | Germany | Lanxess Arena | — | — |
| 20 January 2017 | Dublin | Ireland | 3Arena | — | — |
| 22 January 2017 | Manchester | England | Manchester Arena | 14,886 / 15,425 | $1,336,720 |
| 24 January 2017 | Glasgow | Scotland | SSE Hydro | 10,029 / 10,955 | $930,968 |
| 26 January 2017 | Leeds | England | First Direct Arena | — | — |
| 29 January 2017 | London | England | The O$_2$ | 30,370 / 35,097 | $2,724,560 |
| 31 January 2017 | London | England | The O$_2$ | 30,370 / 35,097 | $2,724,560 |
| 2 February 2017 | Birmingham | England | Genting Arena | — | — |
| 4 February 2017 | Birmingham | England | Genting Arena | — | — |

## Gross

The tour grossed $84.8 million, with 1,074,495 tickets sold from 74 shows.

## Personnel

* Ozzy Osbourne – vocals
* Tony Iommi – lead guitar
* Geezer Butler – bass guitar
Additional musicians
* Tommy Clufetos – drums and percussion
* Adam Wakeman – keyboards and rhythm guitar