Metal legends Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne have united on “War Pigs” (Charity Version), a new rendition of the Black Sabbath classic, out now via Sony Music. All profits will be donated to the Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.
This release unites the titans of British heavy metal one last time in a project born from friendship, mutual respect and a shared mission to fight Parkinson’s disease, a cause close to the hearts of both bands. Initially conceived as a tribute video for Ozzy and Black Sabbath after Judas Priest was unable to join them on July 5, 2025, Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham, England, due to prior commitments, the project quickly grew in purpose and power.
Judas Priest released its “War Pigs” cover on July 2. When the band came up with the idea of turning the tribute into a full-blown charity single, it struck a chord with Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne. With Glenn Tipton contributing guitars despite his ongoing battle with Parkinson’s, and Rob Halford and Ozzy trading alternate vocal lines, the result is a raw, soaring and poignant version of the iconic “War Pigs.”
Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22.
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