Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Judas Priest and Ozzy Unite for Parkinson's Charity Single

9/28/2025

45 7 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Judas Priest released a charity single featuring Ozzy Osbourne (died July 2025) to support Parkinson's charities.
The track is a cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," with proceeds going to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.
Glenn Tipton contributed guitar parts despite his Parkinson's diagnosis.
Rob Halford and Ozzy Osbourne alternate vocal lines.

History

Historical Context

Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," released in 1970, became a powerful protest anthem against war and injustice, influencing many artists, including Judas Priest. In 2023, Ozzy Osbourne collaborated with Glenn Tipton, who has Parkinson's disease, on a charity single for Parkinson's research, showcasing the music community's commitment to social causes and the enduring legacy of protest music.

1 of 2

Story summary

Judas Priest released a charity single featuring Ozzy Osbourne (died July 2025) to support Parkinson's charities.
The track is a cover of Black Sabbath's "War Pigs," with proceeds going to The Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation and Cure Parkinson’s.
Glenn Tipton contributed guitar parts despite his Parkinson's diagnosis.
Rob Halford and Ozzy Osbourne alternate vocal lines.

1 / 2