In what may go down as one of the most legendary live collaborations in heavy metal history, three icons of **Black Sabbath** — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and the late great Ronnie James Dio (in pre-recorded tribute footage) — joined forces with **Judas Priest** frontmen Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton for an electrifying cover of The Beatles’ classic “Come Together.” The surprise performance, which took place at the sold-out **“Monsters of Metal: Unity Night”** at London’s O2 Arena, left fans stunned, screaming, and teary-eyed by the time the final note rang out.
The evening, billed as a one-night-only charity event to benefit neurodegenerative disease research, was already promising an all-star lineup. But no one expected *this*. As the curtain rose for the closing set, Ozzy Osbourne appeared on stage next to Tony Iommi, and fans erupted. The chemistry between the two founding members of Black Sabbath was instant — as if no time had passed since their last show together.
But then, the real surprise came.
As the familiar opening riff of **“Come Together”** rang out, a massive screen lit up behind them — and there he was: **Ronnie James Dio**, in full glory, projected in crystal clarity, harmonizing in a custom-cut live mix with Ozzy’s vocals. The crowd gasped, cheered, and many stood in disbelief as the two legendary frontmen “shared” the stage once again — through the miracle of technology and years of archived studio material.
Then came the seismic shift.
Rob Halford, clad in leather and chains, strode on stage to a deafening roar. Glenn Tipton followed, guitar slung over his shoulder, grinning like a kid in a candy store. The *Judas Priest* duo added a new dimension of firepower, giving the performance a perfect fusion of Sabbath’s doom-laced groove and Priest’s high-octane precision.
From the very first note, the energy was overwhelming. The band leaned into the Beatles groove but gave it a heavier, darker edge — somewhere between blues rock and full metal thunder. Iommi’s guitar work was smooth yet gritty, his iconic tone anchoring the arrangement with heavy swagger.
And then came **Halford’s vocal entrance**.
When the Metal God took the mic, the room shifted. His voice soared above the instruments, powerful and pure. At **1:52**, he unleashed a spine-tingling scream that echoed across the arena, prompting one fan to tweet, *“Rob Halford just ripped open the fabric of space-time. I’m not okay.”*
From there, the track kicked into overdrive. Ozzy, clearly feeding off the crowd, launched into a blistering vocal solo that somehow morphed into a *guitar solo*. Yes — for the first time in years, Osbourne picked up a guitar and delivered a surprisingly soulful, blues-drenched lead that was as unpolished as it was heartfelt. No tricks, no frills. Just Ozzy and his instrument, raw and unfiltered.
Tipton joined in with melodic counterplay, while Iommi provided rhythmic backbone, creating a triple-threat guitar performance that felt spontaneous and transcendent. Dio’s vocals, woven through the choruses, gave the whole performance a ghostly, emotional depth.
By the end of the song, the crowd was in tears, fists in the air, screaming every word. The final chorus featured all three vocalists — Ozzy, Halford, and Dio (on-screen) — harmonizing in a way that felt surreal and magical. The lights dimmed slowly as the last note rang out, and for a moment, the arena was silent. Then came the eruption — a standing ovation that lasted nearly **five full minutes**.
Fans, journalists, and fellow musicians flooded social media instantly:
> “This wasn’t just a concert. It was a resurrection.”
> “I’ll be telling my grandkids about tonight.”
> “Rock just reminded the world that it’s alive and kicking — and louder than ever.”
As the legends left the stage — Halford holding up Dio’s image on a banner, Ozzy flashing his trademark peace sign, and Iommi bowing modestly — one thing was clear: rock didn’t just come together. It *conquered*.
**Setlist Highlight:**
* *Come Together (Beatles Cover) — Black Sabbath & Judas Priest Fusion Version*
* Featuring: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford, and posthumous Ronnie James Dio vocals
In a world that’s seen many supergroup performances, this one stood apart — not just for the talent, but for the soul. One epic night. One unforgettable song. And a crowd that witnessed heavy metal history reborn in real time.