Guns N' Roses may have dropped huge hint ahead of Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park
Axl Rose and co are one of the top artists on the bill for Sabbath's swansong and it comes just a couple of weeks after they headlined their own show at Aston Villa's stadium.
They are currently in the middle of their European leg of their World Tour and two nights ago they played in Trondheim, Norway, where they appeared to give a big clue about what they have in store when they return to Birmingham.
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At the soundcheck before the three-hour set, they rehearsed the Black Sabbath classic 'Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath'. A hint at what is to come at Villa Park?
It's likely that fans at the Sabbath gig will get a medley of classics from the band including Paradise City, Sweet Child O' Mine, and Welcome To The Jungle, but they may just get a Sabbath tribute too.
The band have also previously covered Sabbath's 'It's Alright' a song which featured on their 'Live Era 87-93' release back in 1999, so that could also be a choice on the night.
If you're yet to secure a ticket, it's worth checking the line-up to see if your favourite band is playing as the concert will also be streamed live.
Several Birmingham venues, including The Flapper, Subside and Scruffy Murphy's, will be broadcasting the show, reports Birmingham Live.
Metallica, Slayer and Alice in Chains are crossing the Atlantic for the event, with Hollywood star Jason Momoa confirmed as the host.
The latest additions to the growing line-up include Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and the remaining members of Soundgarden.
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Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins)
David Draiman (Disturbed)
Duff McKagan (Guns 'N Roses)
Slash (Guns 'N Roses)
Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit)
Jake E Lee
Jonathan Davis (Korn)
KK Downing
Mike Bordin (Faith No More)
Rudy Sarzo
Sammy Hagar
Jason Momoa
Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
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Vernon Reid (Living Colour)
Papa V Perpetua (Ghost)
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