The End Tour
| Tour by Black Sabbath | |
 | |
| Location | North America Europe Oceania South America |
|---|---|
| Associated album | The End |
| Start date | 20 January 2016 |
| End date | 4 February 2017 |
| Legs | 6 |
| No. of shows | 41 in North America 7 in Oceania 26 in Europe 7 in South America 81 total |
| Box office | $85 million |
| Black Sabbath concert chronology | |
The End Tour was the farewell tour of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, featuring founding members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler. The tour concluded Sabbath's 40+ year career. The final show was 4 February 2017, in their home city of Birmingham, UK.[1]
Overview
Background
Initial dates were announced in a video posted on the band's YouTube channel on 3 September 2015 with more dates announced in October 2015.[2][3] 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.[4] An eight-track EP, entitled The End, was released to coincide with this tour and was only available at shows. Rival Sons were the sole support act for all of Black Sabbath's headlining shows.[5][6] Osbourne said of the farewell tour, "this is it, it's definitely run its course".[7]
The tour concluded on 4 February 2017 with the final two gigs being played in the band's native Birmingham. The last show was streamed live on the band's Facebook page.[7] Prior to the gig, Ozzy discussed his emotions he was feeling, suggesting he would cry after the farewell.[8] Osbourne was adamant this is the end,[9] but intends to carry on with solo work,[8] having already returned following a 1992 'final' solo tour.[8] Iommi confirmed no more world tours, but remains open to a new album or one-off show.[9] Iommi had been diagnosed with lymphoma in 2012, and the toll of touring on his health was the main reason to end touring.[10] Osbourne had intended to say something to the crowd but did not prepare a speech.[8] He closed the show with a simple statement to the crowd "Thank you, goodnight, thank you so much."[7][11]
Personnel
- Ozzy Osbourne – lead vocals
- Tony Iommi – lead guitar
- Geezer Butler – bass guitar
- Tommy Clufetos – drums and percussion[4]
- Adam Wakeman – keyboards and rhythm guitar[4]
Setlist
"The End" [Video intro]
"Zeitgeist" [Audio outro] |
"The End" [Video intro]
"Zeitgeist" [Audio outro] |
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening acts | Attendance/Capacity[13] | Revenue[13] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | ||||||
| 20 January 2016 | Omaha | United States | CenturyLink Center Omaha | Rival Sons[14] | 10,317 / 13,681 | $875,263 |
| 22 January 2016 | Chicago | United Center | 14,517 / 15,648 | $1,525,127 | ||
| 25 January 2016 | Minneapolis | 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 | SAP Center | 12,226 / 13,533 | $1,182,483 | ||
| 11 February 2016 | Inglewood | The Forum | 14,013 / 14,013 | $1,237,836 | ||
| 13 February 2016 | Las Vegas | Mandalay Bay Events Center | 8,555 / 9,283 | $962,808 | ||
| 15 February 2016 | Denver | Pepsi Center | 12,257 / 14,280 | $1,202,717 | ||
| 17 February 2016 | Kansas City | Sprint Center | 10,715 / 13,115 | $868,001 | ||
| 19 February 2016 | Auburn Hills | 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 | 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 | ||||||
| 2 March 2016 | Edmonton | Canada | Rexall Place | — | — | |
| 4 March 2016 | Calgary | Scotiabank Saddledome | — | — | ||
| 7 March 2016 | Vancouver | Rogers Arena | — | — | ||
| Oceania[15] | ||||||
| 15 April 2016 | Perth | Australia | Perth Arena | Rival Sons | 7,570 / 7,570 | $795,368 |
| 17 April 2016 | Adelaide | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | — | — | ||
| 19 April 2016 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena | 11,778 / 12,256 | $1,273,680 | ||
| 23 April 2016 | Sydney | Qudos Bank Arena | 13,717 / 13,717 | $1,458,830 | ||
| 25 April 2016 | Brisbane | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | 9,623 / 9,623 | $1,020,320 | ||
| 28 April 2016 | Auckland | New Zealand | Vector Arena | — | — | |
| 30 April 2016 | Dunedin | Forsyth Barr Stadium | — | — | ||
| Europe[16] | ||||||
| 1 June 2016 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Budapest Sports Arena | Rival Sons | — | — |
| 3 June 2016 | Nuremberg | Germany | Rock im Park | — | — | — |
| 8 June 2016 | Berlin | Waldbühne | Rival Sons | — | — | |
| 11 June 2016 | Castle Donington | England | Download Festival | — | — | — |
| 13 June 2016 | Verona | Italy | Verona Arena | Rival Sons | — | — |
| 15 June 2016 | Zürich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | 12,017 / 13,000 | $1,338,150 | |
| 17 June 2016 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting | Various | — | — |
| 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 | Rival Sons | — | — |
| 30 June 2016 | Prague | Czech Republic | O2 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 | Volbeat Rival Sons Bombus |
— | — |
| 12 July 2016 | Moscow | Russia | Olympic Stadium | Rival Sons | — | — |
| North America[17] | ||||||
| 17 August 2016 | Wantagh | United States | Nikon at Jones Beach Theater | Rival Sons | — | — |
| 19 August 2016 | Camden | BB&T Pavilion | — | — | ||
| 21 August 2016 | Bristow | Jiffy Lube Live | — | — | ||
| 23 August 2016 | Holmdel | PNC Bank Arts Center | — | — | ||
| 25 August 2016 | Mansfield | Xfinity Center | — | — | ||
| 27 August 2016 | Uncasville | 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 | Klipsch Music Center | — | — | ||
| 4 September 2016 | Tinley Park | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | — | — | ||
| 7 September 2016 | Dallas | Gexa Energy Pavilion | — | — | ||
| 9 September 2016 | Albuquerque | Isleta Amphitheater | — | — | ||
| 11 September 2016 | West Valley City | USANA Amphitheatre | — | — | ||
| 13 September 2016 | Ridgefield | Sunlight Supply Amphitheater | — | — | ||
| 15 September 2016 | Oakland | Oracle Arena | 10,307 / 12,722 | $955,430 | ||
| 17 September 2016 | Las Vegas | MGM Grand Garden Arena | 10,718 / 11,835 | $1,025,145 | ||
| 19 September 2016 | Los Angeles | Hollywood Bowl | 16,338 / 16,338 | $1,573,560 | ||
| 21 September 2016 | Phoenix | Ak-Chin Pavilion | 13,728 / 19,954 | $713,423 | ||
| 24 September 2016 | San Bernardino | San Manuel Amphitheater | Various | — | — | |
| 8 November 2016 | Tulsa | BOK Center | Rival Sons | — | — | |
| 10 November 2016 | Houston | Toyota Center | 10,585 / 11,484 | $956,628 | ||
| 12 November 2016 | San Antonio | 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 | |
| South America | ||||||
| 19 November 2016 | Santiago | Chile | Estadio Nacional | Rival Sons | — | — |
| 23 November 2016 | Córdoba | Argentina | Orfeo Superdomo | — | — | |
| 26 November 2016 | Buenos Aires | José Amalfitani Stadium | — | — | ||
| 28 November 2016 | Porto Alegre | Brazil | Estacionamento da Fiergs | 15,298 / 29,960 | $1,079,100 | |
| 30 November 2016 | Curitiba | Pedreira Paulo Leminski | 22,934 / 25,000 | $2,094,680 | ||
| 2 December 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | Praça da Apoteose | 26,764 / 35,000 | $2,173,890 | ||
| 4 December 2016 | São Paulo | Estádio do Morumbi | 64,744 / 65,596 | $5,502,050 | ||
| Europe | ||||||
| 17 January 2017 | Cologne | Germany | Lanxess Arena | Rival Sons | — | — |
| 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 | The O2 | 30,370 / 35,097 | $2,724,560 | ||
| 31 January 2017 | ||||||
| 2 February 2017 | Birmingham | Genting Arena | — | — | ||
| 4 February 2017 | ||||||
| Total | 514,610 / 570,504 | $41,817,435 | ||||
Gross
The tour grossed $84.8 million, with 1,074,495 tickets sold from 74 shows.[18][19][20]
References
- ^ "Black Sabbath Announce THE END Tour". Black Sabbath. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ "Black Sabbath: The End Tour Announcement". YouTube. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ^ Munro, Scott (30 September 2015). "Black Sabbath announce Euro dates". Classic Rock. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ a b c "BLACK SABBATH Pulling Out Deep Cuts For Farewell Tour Read". Blabbermouth. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "Black Sabbath: Four Previously Unreleased Songs From '13' Sessions To Be Made Available On 'The End' CD". Blabbermouth. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ "New Sabbath Music – ONLY AT SHOWS". Black-Sabbath.com. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
- ^ a b c Black Sabbath bow out in Birmingham with final concert - BBC News
- ^ a b c d Ozzy expects to 'shed a few tears' at Black Sabbath farewell show - BBC News
- ^ a b Black Sabbath: 'We hated being a heavy metal band' - BBC News
- ^ EXCLUSIVE: Guitar hero Tony Iommi - Why Black Sabbath tour will have to be our last. - Birmingham Mail
- ^ The Final Song & Final Bow - YouTube
- ^ "Black Sabbath Tour Statistics: The End". Setlist.fm.
- ^ a b "Current Boxscore". Billboard. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ "RIVAL SONS To Support BLACK SABBATH On 'The End' World Tour". Blabbermouth. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Black Sabbath Extend 'The End' With Summer 2016 U.S. Tour Dates". Ultimate Classic Rock. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Black Sabbath Announce Additional North American Tour Dates". Loudwire. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Black Sabbath Announces Second Batch Of 'The End' U.S. Tour Dates". Blabbermouth. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/charts2016/2016MidYearTop100WorldwideTours.pdf MIDYEAR TOP 100 Worldwide Tours
- ^ http://www.pollstarpro.com/files/Charts2016/2016YearEndTop100WorldwideTours.pdf
- ^ https://www.pollstar.com/Chart/2017/07/207MidYearTop100WorldwideTours_575.pdf
