The walls of the cathedral trembled with emotion as Steven Tyler took the stage alongside Metallica in a tribute few could have imagined — and none will forget. At Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral, what began as a moment of mourning became a defining moment in rock history.
A Soulful Reimagining of “Nothing Else Matters”
James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett opened the set with a somber, slow-burning version of “Nothing Else Matters,” their guitars echoing through the vaulted ceilings like a requiem. Then, Steven Tyler stepped forward, signature scarves flowing, and delivered a gut-wrenching vocal that redefined the metal ballad as a hymn of loss and love.
A Sound That Was Both Thunder and Prayer
With Lars Ulrich’s drums beating like a quiet heart beneath it all, the music swelled into something more — something sacred. Mourners described the performance as “both thunder and prayer.” Sharon Osbourne, overwhelmed, buried her face in her hands as tears streamed down the faces of even the hardest icons in rock.
A Farewell Only Legends Could Deliver
“It felt like Ozzy was there, listening,” whispered one attendee. The raw emotion of the tribute rippled across social media within hours, with fans calling it “the ultimate send-off” and “a moment where legends stood united to honor the Prince of Darkness.”
