Huge queues to get into Black Sabbath gig as fans sent warning - 'it's like Glastonbury'
Our reporters on the scene said it was like 'something from Glastonbury' and urged ticked holders to make a move to get to the stadium if they hadn't already.
The concert will kick off at 1pm and will last into the evening, featuring an incredible line-up of heavy metal artists including Guns N Roses, Metallic, Halestorm and more.
Read more: Black Sabbath live updates as thousands descend on Villa Park today for Back to the Beginning gig
Read more: Black Sabbath at Villa Park - line-up, times, set list, tickets and how to get there
Our reporter Robson McCallister is at Villa Park today waiting to get inside the stadium. He said: "In the queue, this looks like a Glastonbury line but in the city.
"Hundreds, if not thousands are here, and this is only the Green zone. If you haven't made a move yet, now's the time to do so to avoid disappointment."
Our reporter, who's in the yellow zone queue, added: "Round in the yellow zone the queue snakes back and forth.
"Staff have been really great with steering everyone in the right direction, cheery and maintaining the good vibes.
"It looks chaotic, but it's moving well and stewards are doing an excellent job of making sure everyone's where they need to be."
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