Judas Priest singer laments his absence
Rob HalfordVocalist of the Heavy Metal band JUDAS PRIESThas revealed that it cannot be part of the farewell concert of Ozzy Osbourne y BLACK SABBATH This summer, since that same day he has another musical commitment that will prevent him from being present in Birmingham.
Coincidence of dates with the anniversary of Scorpions
In an interview with Metal Hammer, Halford explains that Judas Priest will perform on July 5 in Hannoverat the 60th Anniversary concert of Scorpions. This event coincides with the final performance of Black Sabbath in the Villa Park de Birminghammore than 600 kilometers away.
“I had no idea that they were going to do it!“, Halford confesses to the British environment.” We have met Ossy Hoppe, who is a kind of metal god in Germany. He came to one of our last concerts and said: ‘Would you consider doing something really special and important? I am organizing the 60th anniversary of Scorpions in his hometown. Would you like to participate? ‘ And I simply said: ‘Made! We have no plans, everything is fine. ‘”
Sharon Osbourne’s invitation
Shortly after the official announcement of the event with Scorpions and Judas Priest, Halford received a call from Sharon Osbournewho asked him to consider an appearance in Ozzy’s farewell.
“’Robbie, I know you have this concert with Scorpions, but Could you consider coming to do something with Ozzy and the boys? I would love to see you ‘”, Remember Halford that Sharon said.
A logistically unfeasible plan
Sharon even offered Chop a private plane To move Halford from Germany to the United Kingdom on the same day, but the vocalist rejected the proposal for logistics and security reasons.
“My mind went to Phil Collins, when he made the Live Aid and flew in the Concorde of London to Philadelphia to play in two places,” says the singer. “But even with a private plane, there is the word ‘technical’, where something can fail, or the weather at that time of the year can cause problems … I was completely devastated”.
Representation of Judas Priest in the event
Although No current member of Judas Priest He will participate in Sabbath’s farewell, Halford said K.K. Downingfounding guitarist of the band and outside the group since 2011, will be present. “Will represent the spirit of the band”, afirma Halford.
A historical moment for metal
“All my colleagues will be there: great bands and artists,” says Halford. “It’s a wonderful and epic moment for Sabbath and Heavy Metal. Reaffirms that Birmingham is the crib of metal”.
Both Black Sabbath and Judas Priest Procedures de Birmingham And they are two pillars of heavy metal.
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The benefits of inputalready exhausted, they will go to beneficial causes such as Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital y Acorn Children’s Hospiceorganizations supported by Aston Villa.
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