**Yungblud Steals the Show at Sabbath Farewell, Named as the Best Performance of the Event**
At Black Sabbath’s monumental farewell concert, *Back to the Beginning*, held on July 5, 2025, in Birmingham’s Villa Park, a night filled with rock royalty saw an unexpected star rise above them all. Yungblud, the British punk provocateur known for his wild energy and emotional depth, delivered a performance that left critics and fans in awe—so much so that he was widely declared the standout act of the evening.
Joined by a specially assembled supergroup featuring Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Frank Bello (Anthrax), II (Sleep Token), and Adam Wakeman on keyboards, Yungblud performed a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Black Sabbath’s 1972 ballad “Changes.” What began as a quiet tribute quickly transformed into the emotional centerpiece of the entire event.
Yungblud dedicated the performance to late footballer Diogo Jota, adding a layer of sincerity that gripped the crowd. His vocals, raw and vulnerable, cut through the massive stadium as thousands stood in silence, many with tears in their eyes. Critics from *The Independent* and *Rolling Stone* both awarded the performance five stars, calling it “breathtaking” and “the show-stealer.”
Despite sharing the stage with legends like Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Guns N’ Roses, it was Yungblud’s heartfelt tribute that resonated most deeply. Online forums erupted with praise, with one fan stating: “His cover of ‘Changes’ was simply amazing and a highlight of the concert.”
In a night meant to honor the past, Yungblud gave a glimpse into the future of rock—one built not just on noise and rebellion, but on emotional honesty and fearless performance. At Black Sabbath’s final bow, Yungblud didn’t just participate—he *defined* t
he moment.
