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Judas Priest Says 'War Pigs' Duet With Ozzy Osbourne Is Nearly Ready for Release

Halford says legal clearances are close to done with artwork in motion, signaling a release "pretty soon."

Overview

  • Rob Halford revealed the completed recording was tracked before Ozzy Osbourne’s death in July and features the two trading vocal lines.
  • Sharon Osbourne initiated the collaboration after praising Judas Priest’s take on the Black Sabbath classic.
  • No release date has been announced as the teams finalize artwork and complete the remaining legal permissions.
  • Judas Priest issued a version of “War Pigs” without Osbourne on July 2, days before his retirement concert in Birmingham.
  • Halford called the first‑ever duet with Osbourne “colossal,” framing the forthcoming track as a special moment for both artists’ legacies.