JUDAS PRIEST has released an official cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" ahead of the Ozzy Osbourne-fronted heavy metal legends' final concert this weekend. Although singer Rob Halford Ozzy Osbourne fans face disappointing news this week, as the legendary metal singer and "Prince of Darkness" has canceled his spring 2023 tour with Judas Priest — it's because of issues related Heavy metal pioneers JUDAS PRIEST have released a heartfelt statement mourning the death of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away yesterday, July 22. In the wake of Ozzy’s announcement, Judas Priest put out a heartfelt statement offering condolences and wishes of support for the former Black Sabbath vocalist, while simultaneously letting fans know they’re looking at other options. Judas Priest was set to tour with Ozzy Osbourne before the Prince of Darkness was forced to cancel all remaining shows and retire from touring. As they try to navigate what's next after the canceled tour, the metal icons shared fans an update while sending their condolences to Ozzy. Time has come: Judas Priest Announces 2026 Farewell Tour: ‘One Last Ride’ Marks the End of a Rock Legend’s Era – Dates and Cities Revealed In a momentous announcement that has electrified the heavy metal world, British titans Judas Priest have confirmed what many fans have long anticipated—One Last Ride, their 2026 farewell tour. Kicking off in late spring and spanning multiple Judas Priest have shared an update after Ozzy Osbourne's revealed he could no longer tour due to his ongoing recovery from an accident. The forthcoming Ozzy Osbourne tour dates with guests Judas Priest due January 2022 have been postponed. All tickets remain valid and will be honoured for new dates. On June 21, Judas Priest performed at Hellfest 2025 in Clisson, France, and ARTE Concert has uploaded professionally-filmed footage of the band’s full set. Watch below. Judas Priest's Rob Halford explains why the band won't be performing at the Ozzy-Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning farewell concert in July. News “You will never leave us – your music is eternal”: Metallica, Judas Priest, YUNGBLUD, Elton John and more pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne British metal legends Judas Priest have released a short statement in response to the news that Ozzy Osbourne has retired from touring. Priest were due to support Ozzy on the European stretch of his much anticipated final world tour, No More Tours 2. Sadly, due to a combination of the pandemic and British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne after the BLACK SABBATH singer died earlier today at the age of 76. The fellow West Midlands pioneering metal band took As the Prince of Darkness prepares for his final concert with Black Sabbath, admirers including Lars Ulrich, Lita Ford and Billy Corgan extol his virtues. By Hank Shteamer Ozzy Osbourne has Following Ozzy’s retirement from touring, Judas Priest have sent their love to The Prince Of Darkness and confirmed that “we’re looking at feasible opportunities to see each other again soon With Ozzy Osbourne set to perform one last time with Black Sabbath, Rob Halford shared the reason he was missing the event. Judas Priest's Rob Halford has explained why the band will be missing Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's star-studded farewell concert. SHARON OSBOURNE Reveals Two Artists She 'Would Have Loved' To See At OZZY's Final Concert: JUDAS PRIEST And AC/DC's ANGUS YOUNG June 8, 2025 Ozzy Osbourne has once again postponed the promised upcoming European leg of his No More Tours II tour, the one with support from fellow metal legends Judas Priest, this time moving the trek to Judas Priest performing in 1981, during their World Wide Blitz Tour Following the release of Killing Machine (1978) was the live release from the supporting tour, Unleashed in the East (1979). It was the first of many Judas Priest albums to go platinum. There was some criticism of the band's use of studio enhancements and overdubbing in what was marketed as a live album. [57] [better source
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