The crowd erupted as rock legends Brian May and Tony Iommi took the stage together for a blistering performance of Black Sabbath’s iconic “Paranoid”. May, wielding his famous homemade “Red Special” guitar, traded riffs with Iommi, who powered through the song’s crushing chords on his signature Gibson SG. The chemistry between the two guitar gods was undeniable—May’s soaring, melodic solos perfectly complemented Iommi’s dark, doom-laden tone.
Dressed in his classic black attire, Iommi headbanged slightly as his fingers flew across the fretboard, while May, in a shimmering sequined jacket, grinned and stomped his foot to the relentless groove. The rhythm section locked in tight, driving the song’s punchy, up-tempo energy as the crowd roared along to every word.
The highlight came during the solo section, where May and Iommi faced off in a fiery duel—May’s harmonized leads weaving around Iommi’s raw, bluesy licks. As the final chord rang out, the two guitarists shared a triumphant embrace, leaving fans in awe of this once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between a Queen and the godfather of heavy metal.