Jack Black feat. Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yoyoka Soma & Hugo Weiss – “Mr Crowley”

Jack Black and a motley crew of metal prodigies deliver a face-melting tribute to the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, with their cover of “Mr. Crowley.” Picture this: Jack Black belting out those iconic lines with the kind of ferocity that reminds you why you fell in love with metal in the first place. It’s not just about the notes he hits but the raw energy he channels. You can almost feel the spirit of a thousand sweaty gigs spilling through the screen. And, let’s be honest, nobody does theatrical quite like Jack Black. Ozzy would be proud—or at least, less likely to throw a bat at him.

Now, we have to talk about Roman Morello on guitar. The name rings a bell, right? He’s conjuring riffs out of thin air like his dad, Tom Morello, taught him. The guitar work on this track is pure fire, my friend. It’s like hearing the first time Iommi tuned down to C#. Roman’s precision and flair bring a modern touch to a classic, making it feel fresh without losing an ounce of its original grit. Yes, you. Still reading this at 2 AM? Go blast this solo; your neighbors don’t need sleep.

Yoyoka Soma on drums is a revelation—no hyperbole here. This kid slams the kit like the reincarnation of Bonham and Paice rolled into one fierce package. Her playing is tighter than a snare drum at Wacken, pushing the tempo without even breaking a sweat. It’s these moments when the heart of metal beats the loudest, reminding you why you trade your sanity for decibels on the daily.

And let’s give it up for the rest of the crew—Hugo Weiss on keys and Revel Ian on bass keep the whole thing grounded while adding their unique flair. The atmospheric keyboard layers and the thundering bass lines combine like whiskey and coke. Each player knows their craft, and you can see the camaraderie between them—all under the legendary oversight of director Lagan Sebert and executive producers like Amanda Riley and Dan Tundis. Props to them for pulling this piece together with the style and flair of a well-earned encore.

All performances from “Back to the Beginning” weren’t just heavy on the riffs but also heavy on the heart. Profits from the show support Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. So, as you sit there with your beer-stained MOTÖRHEAD tee, know this isn’t just about killer music—it’s rock ‘n’ roll doing some real good in the world. So, plug in, rock out, and throw a grateful nod to Jack Black and company for reminding us what metal is all about.