Black Sabbath are gearing up to play their final show ever on Saturday (July 5), and ahead of the momentous occasion three of the four original members — guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — reflected on how they'd like the band to be remembered.

Black Sabbath original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward were presented with the Freedom of Birmingham award by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham in recognition of their global impact as pioneers of heavy metal music.

Black Sabbath have been given the freedom of the city of Birmingham. All four original band members were present at Saturday's private ceremony, with Terence "Geezer" Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward presented with scrolls and medals by the Lord Mayor.