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Courtney Hadwin Pays Tribute to the Late Ozzy Osbourne in Live Cover of “Changes”

Posted in female rock vocalists, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news with tags , , on November 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Young Rock Powerhouse Brings New Life to Classic Anthem Amidst Upcoming UK Tour

London, UK – With her unmistakable voice and raw emotional intensity, Courtney Hadwin delivers a stirring tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne with her live cover of “Changes.” Recorded at Decoy Studios, she strips away excess production in favor of honesty and grit. Hadwin breathes new life into the Black Sabbath classic, turning it into an introspective reflection on transformation and growth.

“Changes” Live at Decoy Studios is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Courtney Hadwin’s rendition of “Changes” is both reverent and fierce. Known for her standout vocals and magnetic stage presence, she channels the vulnerability and sincerity that made the original so iconic, while imprinting it with her own soul-driven style. The recording captures the tension between fragility and strength, revealing an artist who continues to evolve beyond her explosive beginnings. “‘Changes’ has always been up there as one of my favourite all-time songs,” says Hadwin. “All I see when I go through my social media comments is ‘cover a Black Sabbath song,’ so I gave it a go on tour a couple months back and I’ve had messages since saying ‘record it,’ so I thought yanno what, why not!”

The track was brought to life by a stellar lineup of musicians, including Orlando Avalon on electric guitar, Gabrielle Ornate on keyboards and backing vocals, Matt Townsend on drums, and Raj Bumia on bass. It was engineered by Robert Sellens, mixed by Orlando Avalon, and mastered by John Webber. Together, they crafted a version that feels both classic and contemporary, a fitting homage to Osbourne’s legacy and a showcase of Hadwin’s artistry.

At just 13 years old, Courtney Hadwin stunned the world with her Janis Joplin–esque audition on America’s Got Talent, a viral moment that introduced millions to her powerhouse voice and bold stage presence. Rather than conforming to the pop expectations that followed, Hadwin forged her own path, channeling her grit, soul, and lived experience into music that speaks directly to her generation.

Now 21, with over 3.7 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, she has grown into a dynamic artist whose sound fuses rock, soul, funk, punk, and R&B. Her debut album Little Miss Jagged, co-written with producer Kevin Bowe (Etta James, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Van Zandt), captures the highs and lows of coming of age through raw storytelling and unfiltered emotion. Praised by outlets like FAULT Magazine, PopDust, and Soundsphere for her distinctive voice and genre-defying style, Hadwin continues to prove she’s far more than a viral sensation; she’s a singular force in modern rock, ready to define her next era on her own terms.

Courtney Hadwin’s cover of “Changes” marks another chapter in her evolution with a balance between her blues-rock roots and a maturing, passionate voice that resonates with authenticity. Since first capturing global attention on America’s Got Talent, she’s grown into one of the most promising young figures in the current rock scene, fearless in exploring new depths while maintaining her trademark fire. In early 2026, she will be embarking on a ten-show tour across the UK, showcasing her new album live.

Courtney Hadwin’s “Changes” Live at Decoy Studios is streaming now on all platforms.

Follow her journey on Instagram @CourtneyHadwin.

Tour Dates:
Feb 7 – The Cathouse, Glasgow
Feb 9 – The Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne
Feb 10 – Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield
Feb 12 – The Camden Assembly, London
Feb 13 – The Lounge Bar, Alton
Feb 14 – The Anvil, Bournemouth
Feb 15 – The Cobblestones, Bridgwater
Feb 17 – The Lodge – The Deaf Institute, Manchester
Feb 18 – The Louisiana, Bristol
Feb 19 – The Hare & Hounds, Birmingham

Tickets are on sale now via CourtneyHadwinMusic.com and all major ticket outlets.

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GUERNICA MANCINI – Makes Her Solo Debut With ‘INCEPTION’ – Out Now!

Posted in female rock vocalists, Hard Rock, hard rock albums, Heavy Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on November 11, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

Buy/stream ‘Inception‘ HERE

Inception‘ is the first solo single from Swedish rock singer Guernica Mancini (lead singer of Thundermother) and will be available via Golden Robot Records on November 11th.

Having forged a successful career at the helm of Thundermother, with over 300,000 monthly listeners and millions of streams, Guernica has been working on a solo side project that can only be described as a mind blowing fusion of rock and pop.

Watch music video for ‘Inception’ HERE

Sonically, the first single features groovy guitar riffs backed by heavy drums and powerful vocals that display an impressive range, clarity and the perfect amount of grit.

‘Inception‘ will be premiered on Saturday by WBC Australasia and WBA Asia Boxing Champion Linn Sandstrom as the walkout song to make her U.K. main event debut at York Hall, London for the WBA Intercontinental Title.

Both Guernica Mancini and Linn Sandstrom have a lot in common; they’re both strong women hailing from Sweden who know exactly who they are and where they’re headed – TO THE TOP! 

Buy/stream ‘Inception‘ HERE

Source: Golden Robot Records

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MARIA BRINK/IN THIS MOMENT “PRAYERS” PICTURE DISC – PLUS IN THIS MOMENT DISCOGRAPHY

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I am always keeping a keen Metal eye out for Heavy Metal collectibles. Picture discs of my favorite bands are an irresistible item for me, with their usual low print run and display appeal. Picture discs are vinyl records, they come as either 7″ or 12″ and have graphics and/or images actually printed on the vinyl itself. Sometimes, picture discs can be found that are die-cut as well, making for an even more unique Heavy Metal collectible. Recently, I have been unearthing some of my Heavy Metal picture discs from years/decades passed, while picking up some new picture disc finds as well. I try not to spend a ton of money on these picture discs either, getting a great Metal deal is my long standing goal. One particular picture disc I purchased this past year is a Maria Brink/ In This Moment – Prayers 7″ and it is hand numbered 292/600. That is a very limited print run… just 600 of these picture discs exist! Um, I would lean towards this picture disc being considered rare. This picture disc was originally released in 2007. I bought this fine Maria Brink/In This Moment picture disc at Century Media Records online or CM Distro… for a whopping five dollars. Five dollars!

The two songs on this picture disc are taken from the In This Moment debut album – Beautiful Tragedy. The two songs are: prayers and daddy’s fallen angel.

This is the Maria Brink/In This Moment – Prayers 7″ Picture Disc I Bought Earlier In 2009:

Maria Brink is the lead vocalist for In This Moment, a Metalcore Band that released their U.S. debut album Beautiful Tragedy on March 20, 2007. Maria Brink delivered some of the heaviest vocals I have ever heard from a female lead Metal vocalist, her Death Metal growls caught my attention very quickly on this terrific album. Don’t be fooled however… Maria Brink can sing lights out, make no Metal mistake about it. This album I highly recommend, especially for fans of Metalcore and Metal female vocalists. Honestly, Beautiful Tragedy should pacify any yearning Extreme Metal fan.

The second album from In This Moment, features much more diverse and matured vocals from Maria Brink. A tremendously more commercial path In This Moment took, with The Dream. Released in the U.S. on September 30, 2008, The Dream not only took me by surprise with it’s 180 degree Metal Music turnaround, it is also one of my favorite albums from that year. The Dream in my Metal opinion, is a top ten Heavy Metal album from 2008. Maria Brink delivers harmonious and melodic vocals on The Dream. Her soothing and ultra emotional vocals on The Promise: Into The Light are beyond memorable for me.

You can read a more detailed album review I wrote on The Dream, by clicking here: IN THIS MOMENT – THE DREAM

Maria Brink has an amazing voice and is an extremely talented lyricist, in my Metal opinion. In 2009, In This Moment re-issued an expanded edition of The Dream, with several new bonus tracks. The one new song, (bonus track), that caught my Metal attention the most is the cover song Call Me from the legendary/Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee… Blondie. You can read more details I wrote about this song by clicking the heading below:

IN THIS MOMENT – Covers “Call Me” with Heavy Metal respect

A cool CD single I picked up from In This Moment is titled Prayers. I bought it due to my needing anything and everything that Maria Brink’s vocals are on. Plus, I am a collector of this band, so getting ahold of this CD single for only two bucks is a Metal deal of the century. Yes, this CD single was on the clearance rack at Century Media Records online… CM Distro.

Two other In This Moment CD singles are out there that I do not own, yet I will eventually. They are:

Beautiful Tragedy – released in 2007

Forever – released in 2008

I can’t say enough about the musicianship of the entire In This Moment band… both past and present members. After just two studio albums, this is a Metal Band that can only get even better… and I will be as eager as ever to listen. Maria Brink has already elevated herself to the very top of today’s female Metal vocalists, that is my Metal opinion and I am not bashful to admit it.

If anyone out there knows of any other Maria Brink and/or In This Moment picture discs, imports or CD singles that exist, feel free to comment… it would be appreciated with the highest Metal gratitude.

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