In a move that’s sending shockwaves through the metal community, Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne and Metal God Rob Halford have officially joined forces on a groundbreaking collaboration set to redefine the genre’s very fabric. The announcement—made via a joint livestream that crashed servers worldwide—revealed plans for a full-length studio album, a co-headlining world tour, and a limited-edition vinyl box set that promises never-before-seen archival material.
The as-yet-untitled album will feature eight brand-new tracks co-written by Osbourne and Halford, backed by a supergroup rhythm section drawn from the ranks of modern metal’s finest: Mike Inez (bass), Tommy Clufetos (drums), and Adam Wakeman (keyboards). Early teasers suggest a seismic blend of Ozzy’s signature dark psychedelia with Halford’s soaring, operatic vocals—driven by riffs that channel both Black Sabbath’s brooding menace and Judas Priest’s razor-sharp precision.
In their announcement video, Ozzy—dressed in his trademark black leather and studded harness—grinned at the camera, “I’ve always been a sucker for power, but with Rob’s pipes and these killer riffs, we’re gonna crush every expectation.” Halford, clad in chrome-studded gauntlets, added, “This isn’t nostalgia; it’s evolution. We’re building a sound that honors our past but charges headfirst into metal’s next frontier.”
Fans can also look forward to “The Titans of Metal” world tour, kicking off next spring in London’s O2 Arena before hitting arenas and festivals across Europe, North America, Japan, and South America. The tour will feature immersive stage production—think dual “Sabbath Priest” altars, synchronized pyro, and a guest appearance roster that reportedly includes Tony Iommi and Glenn Tipton.
Rounding out the package is the exclusive “Metal Covenant” vinyl box set, limited to 5,000 copies. Alongside the new album, it will contain never-before-heard demos, handwritten lyric sheets, and a hardcover coffee-table book chronicling the unlikely friendship between these two metal icons.
As rumors swirl of more surprise appearances and potential follow-up projects, one thing is certain: when Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Halford unite, the metal world sits up and pays attention—and this collaboration promises to be nothing less than m
onumental.
