Yungblud delivered a standout performance during Black Sabbath’s farewell concert “Back to the Beginning.” He performed the band’s classic song “Changes” and earned widespread praise from both fans and fellow musicians, as documented on Instagram.
Yungblud shared his gratitude and honor for being part of the historic event in a heartfelt social media post following his performance.
“God bless Black Sabbath,” Yungblud wrote. “God bless Ozzy Osbourne. It was my biggest honour to share the stage with so many of my heroes and sing this monumental song.”
He continued his message by expressing appreciation for the band’s legacy. He promised to share more content from the performance.
“I will post the full performance when I have it,” he added. “Thank you Ozzy, Toni, Geeza and Bill for starting it all for us.”
The performance drew significant praise from established rock musicians. Queen’s Brian May offered particularly high praise for the young artist’s ability to connect with the audience.
“That was a magnificent performance, young brother,” May commented. “I sat out there and watched about 80 thousand fairly mature (!) people, most of whom didn’t know what to expect, rise and come to life in awe and appreciation. I’d pay money for that performance by you and Nuno.”
Exodus guitarist Gary Holt also praised the performance, simply stating: “You were amazing dude.”
Fan reactions on Reddit echoed the positive sentiment from the music community.
“I’m not really all that familiar with his own stuff, but I was very impressed with his performance of Changes,” one fan wrote. “That was a real highlight for me.”
Another Reddit user added: “Man he was fucking excellent. I don’t really listen to his music but he’s a talented dude with a great attitude.”
The performance has solidified Yungblud’s reputation as one of the most talked-about artists from the farewell event.
The young artist’s success at the farewell concert becomes even more significant when considering the caliber of musicians he performed alongside and the historical context of the event.
Vinyl Me Please reported that Yungblud led a supergroup version of “Changes” that included notable musicians such as Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme, Frank Bello of Anthrax, II from Sleep Token, and Adam Wakeman, who serves as Ozzy Osbourne’s touring keyboardist. This collaboration demonstrated the respect Yungblud has earned within the rock community. It showed his ability to hold his own among seasoned professionals.
The performance carried additional emotional weight as it was dedicated to late footballer Diogo Jota, adding a poignant layer to an already meaningful tribute. Impericon noted that the farewell concert featured multiple supergroup collaborations with artists like Steven Tyler and Billy Corgan, making Yungblud’s standout performance all the more impressive in such distinguished company.
Perhaps the highest praise came from an unexpected source. Louder Sound revealed that Ozzy Osbourne himself commented on Yungblud’s rendition of the song. The Prince of Darkness declared the performance was “Better than me,” a remarkable endorsement that highlights the young artist’s strong connection to the Sabbath legacy and his potential as a torchbearer for the next generation of rock.
“Better than me,” Ozzy Osbourne said about Yungblud’s performance, cementing the young artist’s place in rock history with this memorable tribute.
This recognition from both fans and industry veterans positions Yungblud as a significant figure in modern rock. He is capable of bridging generational gaps while honoring the genre’s legendary foundations.
