Guns N’ Roses Ignite the Metal Universe with Explosive Black Sabbath Tribute at Ozzy’s Farewell Show
On Saturday night, the “Back to the Beginning” concert became a cathedral of heavy metal history as Guns N’ Roses tore the roof off with a blistering tribute to Black Sabbath, leaving every fan breathless and craving more.
The monumental gathering, designed as a grand send-off for Ozzy Osbourne, saw legends from across rock and metal unite to honour Sabbath’s immortal influence. But it was Guns N’ Roses who stole the spotlight with a four-song Sabbath set that reverberated like an earthquake through the venue.
Axl Rose opened the tribute with a soul-drenched rendition of “It’s Alright” from Sabbath’s Technical Ecstasy, channelling a tenderness rarely seen on the GNR stage while Slash layered in a smoky, blues-soaked guitar undercurrent. Wasting no time, they launched into a turbo-charged “Never Say Die,” transforming the 1978 classic into a blazing anthem of raw power that had fists pumping and heads banging in synchrony.
The band dug deeper into Sabbath’s vaults with “Junior’s Eyes,” weaving hypnotic guitar lines over pounding drums as Axl balanced reverence for Ozzy’s vocals with his own signature snarl. But it was their finale – a seismic performance of “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” – that truly shook the arena. Slash unleashed the song’s legendary riff like a lightning strike, while the band delivered a thunderous wall of sound that reminded everyone why Black Sabbath remains the undisputed architect of heavy metal.
After honouring their heroes, Guns N’ Roses cranked the energy even higher with roaring renditions of their own classics “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Paradise City,” creating a bridge between Sabbath’s pioneering force and their own untamed legacy that continues to set stages ablaze worldwide.
Three of their Sabbath covers have already surfaced online, capturing the unfiltered intensity of the moment for fans around the world. If you missed this historic set, there’s still time to witness the spectacle through live stream access on the official concert website – a must-see for any metal devotee who understands that legends never fade; they only burn brighter with time.
