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Ozzy Osbourne’s first posthumous single is here – and it’s a collaboration with the metal icon.
On Friday, September 26th, the Priest of Judas released the cover of “War Piggs,” featuring vocals from the Prince of Charity.
According to a press release, Judas’ priests proposed turning “War Pig” into a charity single, carrying Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne on “a project born from friendship, mutual respect, and a shared mission to combat Parkinson’s disease.”
An epic record
It was initially considered a tribute video for Ozzy and Black Sabbath after the Jada priests were unable to join them at their final performance in July.
Despite his continued battle with Parkinson’s disease, which he shared publicly in 2018 after his 2008 diagnosis, guitarist Glenn Tipton contributed his guitar to the track.
Meanwhile, lead vocalists Rob Halford and Ozzy traded alternative vocal lines.
All proceeds will go to the Glentipton Parkinsons Foundation and the Cure Parkinsons Foundation, according to a press release.
In an August interview with Meltdown and Talkin’ Rock, Judas Priest Frontman 74 revealed how devastated he was after discovering that the Rock legend died on July 22 at the age of 76.
“I just put the phone in my hotel room…and I just curled up with a ball and looked away for hours,” Halford said at the time. He “can’t believe it.”
“I still can’t believe it. I’m still sad like so many people,” he said.
“Panic Attack” reminded me of the hardships he had with “all of this tragedy” while we were holding a concert the next day.
In his own way, Halford paid tribute to Ozzy as the priest of Judah did with his loved ones lost in the past.
“Respect for the legend/until a bitter end/ Leave such a legacy in the sky with my friends and giants/ You will never die,” he sings in the song.
Previously, Halford was honoring Motto Head’s Remy Kilmaster, Ronnie James Dio, Janis Joplin and Freddie Mercury.
“I told everyone, this is so tough, trying to understand, but Ozzy said, “Let’s party, let’s rock and roll. Let’s live it, have fun.” It was in his heart, his soul, and his spirit.
He then praised Ozzy as “the embodiment of kindness in that respect.”
In a May interview with Metal Hammer, Halford revealed that he was supposed to perform with Black Sabbath for his first show at the Villa Park in England on July 5th, but his band was scheduled to join the Scorpions in Hanover, Germany for the 60th anniversary ceremony of the German rock group.
In the end, he decided that it was not impossible to do both.
The “War Pig” of Judas, featuring Ozzy, is now available.
