Heavy Metal Icons Deliver Emotional Tribute with Glenn Tipton on Guitar—All Proceeds to Parkinson’s Causes
Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne, the titans of British heavy metal, have teamed up for a monumental collaboration on “War Pigs – Charity Version”, a poignant rendition of Black Sabbath‘s iconic track, out today, September 26, 2025, via Sony Music. Featuring Glenn Tipton on guitar despite his Parkinson’s battle, Rob Halford and Ozzy trading vocals, this release honors friendship and resilience. All profits from UK audio streams, downloads, and physical sales go to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s. Stream it HERE and support the cause—your play could make a difference!
War Pigs Charity Version: A Tribute Born from Respect
The track, initially a tribute video for Ozzy and Black Sabbath after Judas Priest missed their Aston Villa show due to a prior commitment with The Scorpions, evolved into this full charity single. Halford and Ozzy alternate lines in a raw, soaring performance, with Tipton‘s guitar adding emotional depth. It’s a nod to metal’s shared history—Judas Priest and Black Sabbath as pioneers—and a call to action against Parkinson’s, affecting Tipton since 2018.
Legacy and Impact
Judas Priest (formed 1969) and Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath, 1968) shaped heavy metal with over 200 million combined albums sold. “War Pigs” (1970) remains a protest anthem, now reimagined for charity. This unites them “one last time,” per the press release, blending Priest’s twin guitars and Ozzy’s wail.
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Judas Priest & Ozzy Osbourne Unite on War Pigs Charity Version Out Now @RockNews
