**Judas Priest Unveil Electrifying Cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” Ahead of Sabbath’s Final Show: Stream Now**
In a thunderous tribute to their heavy metal forefathers, Judas Priest has unveiled a blistering cover of Black Sabbath’s iconic anthem “War Pigs,” just days before Sabbath’s historic final show at Villa Park. The surprise release, available now for streaming on all major platforms, is both a salute and a sendoff—an emotionally charged homage from one of metal’s greatest to the band that started it all.
Judas Priest’s rendition stays faithful to the original’s brooding march and apocalyptic lyrics, while injecting it with their own signature fury. Rob Halford’s soaring, operatic vocals add a new dimension to Ozzy Osbourne’s legendary delivery, while guitarist Richie Faulkner channels Tony Iommi’s sinister riffs with reverence and fire. The result is a track that feels timeless, raw, and utterly alive.
“This isn’t just a cover—it’s a thank-you letter,” Halford said in a statement. “Without Black Sabbath, there is no Judas Priest, no heavy metal as we know it. We wanted to honor them with something that speaks from our hearts to theirs—and from our amps to theirs.”
Produced by longtime Priest collaborator Andy Sneap, the track was recorded in Birmingham, the birthplace of both bands. The timing of the release—just days before Sabbath’s final roar on July 5th—feels deliberate, a gesture of both solidarity and celebration.
Fans have reacted with overwhelming praise, calling the cover “spine-chilling,” “monumental,” and “a masterclass in reverence.” As the metal world prepares to witness the end of an era with Black Sabbath’s farewell, Judas Priest’s cover serves as a powerful reminder of the genre’s unbreakable lineage—and its eternal spirit.
“War Pigs” isn’t just a song. It’s a warning, a weapon, a war cry. And in Judas Priest’s hands, it lives again—loude
r than ever.
