March 12, 2026
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Ozzy’s farewell show raised $190 million and all the money was donated to shelters and children’s hospitals, the “Prince of Darkness” has more light than many angels

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At 76, Ozzy Osbourne—long revered as the “Prince of Darkness”—closed the curtain on his extraordinary career with a farewell show that proved he’s always had more light in him than many angels. Held at Birmingham’s Villa Park on July 5th, the **Back to the Beginning** concert was a celebration, a goodbye, and, most of all,…

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Yungblud’s magnificent cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Changes’ at the historic Back to the Beginning concert earlier this month is getting an official release. Performing as part of Supergroup A at Villa Park on Saturday 5th July, Yungblud was flanked by guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, bassist Frank Bello, drummer II (of Sleep Token) and keyboardist Adam Wakeman for the goosebump-inducing performance. Yungblud dedicated ‘Changes’ to late Liverpool player Diogo Jota, and the rousing rendition of Black Sabbath’s 1972 ballad is widely cited as one of the zeniths of the star-studded concert. The Doncaster singer – real name Dominic Harrison – has now announced that ‘Changes’ will be released as a single and on streaming services this Friday (18th July). Just like the Back to the Beginning concert, proceeds from the track will go to the charities Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn’s Children’s Hospice

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Yungblud’s spellbinding cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes,” first performed at the monumental **Back to the Beginning** concert earlier this month, is officially getting a release—and fans couldn’t be more thrilled.   The performance, hailed as one of the emotional high points of the July 5th event at **Villa Park**, saw Yungblud—real name **Dominic Harrison**—fronting **Supergroup…

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During the “Beatles Buddies” performance, James McCartney and Sean Lennon unveiled a new song that instantly struck a chord with the audience. As the heartfelt melodies filled the room, the emotional weight of the moment became undeniable. The crowd was moved, but it was the visible tears in the eyes of Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s son, Sean, that left everyone in awe. The song seemed to carry the echoes of their fathers’ legendary partnership, bringing them to a place of deep reflection. It was a moment of raw emotion that connected generations, bridging the past and present with music that spoke directly to the heart

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During the “Beatles Buddies” set, anticipation rippled through the audience as James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon took the stage. Neither son’d announced the new song ahead of time—so when the first gentle chords rang out, there was a collective intake of breath. The tune felt instantly familiar, yet wholly its own: a graceful, bittersweet…

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At a special Beatles reunion concert in Liverpool, with 60,000 fans cheering like thunder, Paul McCartney suddenly signaled for the music to stop. He stepped to the edge of the stage, eyes scanning the distant rows, then pointed: “You, the girl in the yellow shirt—come up here and sing with us.” The entire stadium fell silent. A young woman, trembling and overwhelmed, slowly made her way to the stage amid stunned applause. Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, “My dad passed away before he could take me to see the Beatles. He was a lifelong fan.” Paul gently took her hand, smiled warmly, and said, “Then tonight, we sing for him.” The opening chords of Let It Be filled the air, and as her voice joined his, time seemed to stand still. An unplanned moment—yet one that will live forever in the history of music

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**“Then Tonight, We Sing for Him”: Paul McCartney’s Unforgettable Tribute at Beatles Reunion in Liverpool**   On an electric night in Liverpool, as 60,000 fans roared with anticipation, a moment of magic unfolded that no one could have scripted. The Beatles reunion concert, already a historic celebration, became something even greater when Paul McCartney halted…

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Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall and Scott Phillips are delighted to announce a UK & Ireland arena tour in support of their self-titled eighth studio album. Taking place in my and March 2026, Alter Bridge will play arenas in Newcastle, Manchester, Dublin, Glasgow, London and Nottingham as part of their 31-date European What Lies Within Tour. Released in January, new album ‘Alter Bridge’ was recorded with producer Michael ‘Elvis’ Baskette over two months at the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’ recording studio in Florida

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**ALTER BRIDGE ANNOUNCE 2026 UK & IRELAND ARENA TOUR IN SUPPORT OF POWERFUL SELF-TITLED EIGHTH ALBUM**   Rock titans Alter Bridge—Myles Kennedy, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips—have officially announced their return to UK and Irish arenas in early 2026, bringing the thunder of their self-titled eighth studio album to life on the massive…

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HEAVY METAL IMMORTALS: Judas Priest Cement Their Legacy With a Blistering Return to the Stage, Proving That Five Decades of Thunderous Riffs, Leather, and Unrelenting Power Can’t Be Stopped—Rob Halford Leads the Charge With a Voice That Still Shakes the Earth and a Presence That Defies Time Itself

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**HEAVY METAL IMMORTALS: Judas Priest Cement Their Legacy With a Blistering Return to the Stage, Proving That Five Decades of Thunderous Riffs, Leather, and Unrelenting Power Can’t Be Stopped—Rob Halford Leads the Charge With a Voice That Still Shakes the Earth and a Presence That Defies Time Itself**   When Judas Priest stormed the stage…

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ROCK ROYALTY COLLIDE: Ozzy Osbourne Meets Paul McCartney and Sparks One of Music’s Funniest Exchanges October 2001 – London When Ozzy Osbourne crossed paths with one of his lifelong musical heroes, Paul McCartney, the encounter was nothing short of surreal. “Meeting Paul McCartney was like meeting Jesus Christ,” Ozzy later exclaimed. The moment was raw, reverent—and undeniably hilarious.

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**ROCK ROYALTY COLLIDE: Ozzy Osbourne Meets Paul McCartney and Sparks One of Music’s Funniest Exchanges** *October 2001 – London*   When Ozzy Osbourne finally met Paul McCartney backstage at an industry event in London in October 2001, the moment was a collision of two music worlds—one rooted in heavy metal chaos, the other in Beatles-born…

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“When Legends Kneel for a Little Angel” On July 14 in Austin, Texas — beneath flickering candlelight at a flooded stadium, Robert Plant and Paul McCartney stepped onto a makeshift wooden stage. They said nothing. They simply placed their hands on the photo of a 6-year-old girl — brown hair, bright eyes — swept away by the raging flood just a week before. Robert choked out the opening lines of “Stairway to Heaven”, a farewell in melody. Paul followed with “Let It Be”, his voice trembling as he whispered her name: “For little Emily.” When the final notes faded, both men knelt before the tiny casket covered in white flowers and scattered toys. The crowd fell silent — and then came the sound of weeping. This wasn’t a performance. It was a prayer, from two legends, for an angel who had flown too soon

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On the night of July 14 in Austin, Texas, the echoes of music became something far greater than performance — they became prayer.   The stadium, still scarred by the recent floodwaters, had become a sacred place. A makeshift wooden stage stood under trembling lights. No pyrotechnics. No roaring crowd. Just candles, silence, and grief….

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Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt during Yungblud’s astounding cover of Black Sabbath’s ‘Changes’ at the Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday 5th July. Undoubtedly one of finest musicians to grace the Villa Park stage on the day, Bettencourt played four songs with Supergroup A in the early afternoon – Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘The Ultimate Sin’ and ‘Believer’, and Black Sabbath’s ‘Sweet Leaf’ and ‘Changes’. The Portugal-born guitar virtuoso, who supports Liverpool Football Club and Benfica, wore Diogo Jota’s Number 20 Liverpool shirt in tribute to the late player. Yungblud also dedicated ‘Changes’ to Jota. Bettencourt returned to the stage a few hours later to play Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Flying High Again’ and Montrose’s ‘Rock Candy’ with the Sammy Hagar fronted Supergroup B. As Supergroup B’s performance continued, he then played Ozzy’s ‘Bark at the Moon’ with Ghost’s Papa V Perpetua, and three seminal songs with the ensemble fronted by Aerosmith legend Steven Tyler – ‘The Train Kept A-Rollin’, ‘Walk This Way’ and ‘Whole Lotta Love

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On Saturday, July 5th, at Villa Park’s monumental *Back to the Beginning* concert, guitarist Nuno Bettencourt delivered one of the day’s most unforgettable performances—balancing virtuosic skill, emotional weight, and stage presence that left the crowd in awe.   The Portugal-born guitarist, best known for his work with Extreme, kicked off the afternoon as part of…

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Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just perform “Mama, I’m Coming Home” one last time—he *became* the song. For this final rendition, there were no pyrotechnics, no outlandish costumes, no guttural metal wails—just Ozzy, raw and vulnerable, showing us who he truly is. You could feel every year in his voice: the pain, the survival, the chaos, and the love that held him together. What started as a tribute to Sharon, his constant through the storm, turned into something far greater—a farewell to an entire life. Each note sounded like a confession, each word almost breaking him. This wasn’t a show—it was Ozzy baring his soul, saying farewell not just to us, but to a chapter he fought to survive. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t wait. This isn’t just music—it’s the instant a rock legend finally let go, and let us witness his peace

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Ozzy Osbourne didn’t just sing “Mama, I’m Coming Home” at his final concert—he surrendered to it. Gone were the theatrics, the fire, the bat-biting bravado. In their place stood a 76-year-old man, stripped of persona, standing still under a single spotlight, voice trembling with decades of wear and truth. And for a few haunting minutes,…

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