Geezer Butler Joins Jack Black's Tribute Band for 'War Pigs' at Power to the People Festival

Key points

• Jack Black’s tribute band Jack Sabbath performed at Tom Morello’s inaugural Power to the People Festival in Columbia, Maryland, on October 3, 2026.
• The set featured a surprise appearance by Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler, who joined the group for a rendition of 'War Pigs.'
• The performance highlighted a generational crossover, pairing the veteran musician with a band composed largely of children of rock legends, including Roman Morello and Revel Ian.
• The event also included a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and a collaborative performance of Aerosmith’s 'Walk This Way' with DMC.

Background

Jack Sabbath made their debut in 2023 to perform 'Mr. Crowley' at the 100th birthday party of Tom Morello’s mother Mary. Two years later, Black and his young band recreated Osbourne’s 'Mr. Crowley' video in 2025 for Osbourne’s Back to the Beginning farewell concert. Between those two Jack Sabbath performances, Black delivered Osbourne’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame speech when the singer was inducted as a solo artist in 2024.

How outlets are covering it

Rolling Stone emphasizes the generational aspect of the performance, noting that Jack Black’s band features Tom Morello’s son Roman on guitar, Scott Ian’s son Revel on bass, teenage Japanese drummer Yoyoka Soma, and keyboardist Hugo Weiss. Louder highlights the surprise appearance of Geezer Butler and the collaborative nature of the event, while Chaoszine focuses on the broader lineup of the Power to the People festival, including appearances by Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and Public Enemy.

Why it matters

The performance at Power to the People Festival underscores the enduring legacy of Black Sabbath and the importance of passing musical traditions to younger generations. It also highlights the power of music to bring together artists from different eras and backgrounds, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

What to watch

The success of the Power to the People Festival may lead to future iterations of the event, potentially featuring more collaborations between established artists and younger musicians. Additionally, the positive reception of Jack Sabbath’s performance could lead to more opportunities for the band to perform at major events and festivals.