On July 30, 2025, Buckingham Palace hosted a unique tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne during the Changing of the Guard ceremony. The Band of the Coldstream Guards performed a stirring rendition of Black Sabbath’s classic 1970 hit “Paranoid” in honor of the heavy metal icon, who passed away on July 22 at the age of 76.
@about.london The Band of the Coldstream Guards perform “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath at Changing of the Guard today. RIP to Ozzy Osbourne the “Prince of Darkness” #guard #kingsguard #ozzyosbourne #blacksabbath #paranoid #heavymetal #rockband #london #buckinghampalace #fyp ♬ original sound - about.london
“Paranoid” has long been one of Ozzy’s most enduring songs, a staple of his catalog both with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist. The Guards’ performance quickly went viral, with TikTok users sharing emotional reactions — from heartfelt Ozzy quotes to messages of gratitude for the royal tribute.
The moment was widely praised by fans worldwide as a fitting salute to the “Prince of Darkness,” blending British tradition with heavy metal history in a way only Ozzy could inspire.
