Visitors at Buckingham Palace witnessed a rare and powerful moment during the Changing of the Guard ceremony on July 30, 2025. The Band of the Coldstream Guards performed an unexpected cover of “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath, paying homage to Ozzy Osbourne just over a week after his death.
The performance quickly spread across social media, earning widespread praise from fans worldwide. About London shared a video of the tribute, showing the soldiers in their traditional bright red jackets and tall bearskin hats, playing one of heavy metal’s most iconic songs. The clip has already received over 100,000 views and hundreds of comments celebrating the gesture.
@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
Fans celebrate the moment
Reactions online were emotional and enthusiastic. One TikTok user wrote, “This is awesome. Proudest I’ve felt of this country for about 15 years.” Another said, “Never seen anything like it! Super proud!”
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Many fans thanked the band for honoring Osbourne, with one commenting, “Fantastic! Thank you for honoring the Prince of Darkness,” while another added, “Don’t think any musician has had this done after their passing.”
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