Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford recently shared details about an upcoming duet with Ozzy Osbourne on \u201cWar Pigs.\u201d He revealed how Sharon Osbourne approached him with the collaboration idea, as reported by Loudwire.<\/p>\n
The collaboration represents a historic first-time duet between the two metal legends. Halford expressed his gratitude for the opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s there, we\u2019re just having to go through all the rigmarole of legal clearance and so on and so forth,\u201d Halford said. \u201cBut when Sharon said, and this is just so beautiful, when she approached me with this idea, she said, \u2018I love your version of \u2018War Pigs.\u2019 Is there a way we can get Ozzy?\u2019 I was, \u2018You\u2019re asking me? This is gonna happen.’\u201d<\/p>\n
The recording features alternating vocals between the two metal icons. Halford describes this as creating a unique listening experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo we were able to make it work, so you get Ozzy singing a line and then I\u2019m singing a line and Ozzy\u2019s singing a line and I\u2019m singing a line,\u201d he continued. \u201cIt\u2019s the first ever time in my entire life that I\u2019ve been able to do a duet with Ozzy and I\u2019m so eternally grateful and blessed that I was able to do that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Halford emphasized the impact of adding Osbourne\u2019s vocals to Priest\u2019s version of the Black Sabbath classic.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you hear it, it\u2019s just colossal,\u201d he said. \u201cYou think that you\u2019ve heard the one experience of Priest\u2019s \u2018War Pigs,\u2019 but when you hear Priest\u2019s \u2018War Pigs\u2019 with Ozzy singing on that track, it\u2019s just going to a really special place.\u201d<\/p>\n
The release appears imminent. Final preparations are underway. \u201cThe green button\u2019s almost ready to go. We\u2019re finalizing some artwork and bits and pieces that you have to go through. But I think it\u2019s gonna be pretty soon,\u201d Halford concluded.<\/p>\n
This upcoming duet builds upon Judas Priest\u2019s recent tribute to Black Sabbath\u2019s legacy and the long-standing connection between the two metal icons.<\/p>\n
Punk News reported that Judas Priest released their cover of Black Sabbath\u2019s classic \u201cWar Pigs\u201d on July 2, 2025, as a heartfelt homage to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath\u2019s legacy. The band emphasized that \u201cWar Pigs\u201d is a song they play at every show worldwide. Fans sing along, underscoring their admiration for Ozzy, whom they refer to as the \u201clegendary Prince of Darkness.\u201d<\/p>\n
The collaboration between Halford and Osbourne isn\u2019t entirely unprecedented. The two metal legends have crossed paths professionally before. Halford has famously served as the lead vocalist for Black Sabbath on several occasions throughout his career. He stepped in during 1992 twice and once again in 2004, demonstrating the mutual respect and musical compatibility between the artists.<\/p>\n
Metal Underground noted that Judas Priest\u2019s 2025 \u201cWar Pigs\u201d cover was released ahead of Black Sabbath\u2019s final show. Judas Priest was unable to perform there due to scheduling conflicts. This timing makes the upcoming duet even more significant, as it represents a bridge between the two legendary acts during a pivotal moment in heavy metal history.<\/p>\n
The duet project showcases how established metal acts continue to honor their influences while creating new collaborative works. Both artists have shaped the heavy metal genre for decades. Their combined voices on \u201cWar Pigs\u201d promise to deliver what Halford describes as a \u201ccolossal\u201d listening experience that will resonate with fans of both legendary bands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford recently shared details about an upcoming duet with Ozzy Osbourne on \u201cWar Pigs.\u201d He revealed how Sharon Osbourne approached him … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2454,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"\n