Flaming Lips, Modest Mouse Cover 'War Pigs' Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on North America Tour

The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse have launched their co-headlining tour with a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July 2025, by covering Black Sabbath's classic song "War Pigs" at their Atlanta show. Modest Mouse frontman Isaac Brock joined The Flaming Lips onstage for the encore, delivering a fan-favorite rendition that energized the crowd despite Brock admitting he did not know all the lyrics. This tribute is part of a broader wave of performances from various artists honoring Osbourne’s musical legacy, including covers of Black Sabbath and Osbourne’s solo work by bands like Green Day and Alice Cooper. Osbourne was recently laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by notable musicians, and thousands of fans participated in a funeral procession in his hometown of Birmingham, where petitions are underway to rename local landmarks in his memory. The tour will continue across several U.S. cities, celebrating both the music of The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse and remembering the legendary influence of Osbourne. Fan-captured footage of the tribute performance has been widely shared, highlighting the emotional resonance of the moment among concertgoers.