WE ARE HONORED TO SHOW OUR LOVE FOR OZZY AND BLACK SABBATH WITH OUR HOMAGE OF ‘WAR PIGS’ – A SONG WE PLAY AT EVERY SHOW AROUND THE WORLD THAT FANS SING ALONG TO – REINFORCING THEIR LOVE AS WELL FOR THE LEGENDARY PRINCE OF DARKNESS….!! JUDAS PRIEST

E ARE HONORED TO SHOW OUR LOVE FOR OZZY AND BLACK SABBATH WITH OUR HOMAGE OF ‘WAR PIGS’ – A TRIBUTE THAT ROARS ACROSS THE WORLD

— JUDAS PRIEST

There are songs that shake the Earth — and then there are songs that define it.

“War Pigs” is one of those rare creations. A heavy metal hymn. A sonic warning. A raw, furious outcry against corruption and war. When Black Sabbath unleashed it upon the world, everything changed. And at the heart of it all — the voice that echoed through the ages, the soul of Sabbath itself — stood Ozzy Osbourne, the immortal Prince of Darkness.

As Judas Priest, fellow brothers in metal forged from the fires of Birmingham, England, we’ve never forgotten what it meant to grow up in the shadow of that sound. Black Sabbath didn’t just open the doors for heavy metal — they built the house. Every band that ever dared to be loud, to challenge convention, to make people think and feel and scream — they all owe a debt to Sabbath. And so do we.

It’s because of this legacy, this unshakable influence, that we proudly pay homage to “War Pigs” on stages across the world. Night after night, city after city, we rip into those opening chords not just as musicians, but as fans — as lifelong believers in what this song, and what this band, stands for.

When we perform “War Pigs,” we feel the weight of history — but we also feel the energy of the crowd. From South America to Europe, Asia to North America, the moment those unmistakable notes begin, the reaction is always the same: the roar of recognition, the chants of thousands, fists raised high, voices uniting in tribute. Fans know every word. They don’t just sing it — they scream it. Loud. Proud. Together.

It’s more than just a song. It’s a rallying cry. A moment of unity. A reminder that heavy metal is a global language — and Ozzy was one of its first and greatest prophets.

We are honored — truly honored — to be part of that legacy, to help keep the flame alive for new generations who may be hearing the magic of “War Pigs” for the first time. To share in the reverence that surrounds Ozzy Osbourne, a man who gave everything to the music, who paved the way with grit, madness, genius, and truth.

We play it because we believe in it. Because the message still matters. Because the riff still hits harder than steel. And because Ozzy, in all his chaotic brilliance, still inspires us to push further, scream louder, and feel deeper.

He is more than a legend. He’s a cornerstone. A foundation of the world we live in as artists and fans. And even though the day will come when he’s no longer with us on this Earth, his music — and especially a song like “War Pigs” — will echo forever. It will outlive us all. That’s the power of real art. That’s the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne.

To our brother in metal: thank you. For your voice. Your spirit. Your sacrifice. And your fire.

Every time we strike that first chord of “War Pigs,” we do it in your honor.
Every time the crowd sings along, they sing for you.

With eternal horns held