Geezer Butler joins Foo Fighters to play ‘Paranoid’: Watch

Ending Foo’s 2024 UK tours

June 27, 2024 | 5:55 p.m. ET

Foo Fighters wrapped up their ongoing UK tour dates ( get tickets ) with a final show in Birmingham, and to help close out the run, the band were joined by Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler for a performance of ‘Paranoid “.

Delivering the song’s driving bassline with a thunderous sound, Butler held down the bottom end as Dave Grohl dropped the guitar and stabbed a few moves into Ozzy Osbourne’s lead. In various clips, fans from all sections of the Villa Park stadium can be seen singing with joy. Watch the videos below.

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It’s the second time in recent years Butler has performed with the Foo Fighters, following his appearance at the tribute concert for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins. It is also his last public appearance since retiring in 2023.

At the time of his retirement, Butler ruled out a Black Sabbath reunion, but as of last May, he’s reportedly changed his tune and struck a deal with Osbourne to play one final show (although no further details are available at this time moment).

As for Foo Fighters, they will return to the States later this summer for more tour dates, including a set at Soundside Festival and headlining shows. Get tickets here.

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The legend @geezerbutler back home @foofighters 🤟🏻🤟🏻 pic.twitter.com/tdvzDsSjdV

— Matthew Bowater (@MBowater) June 27, 2024