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Homosapien share “Sabra Cadabra” cover tribute ahead of their 2026 album

South Africa’s Homosapien salute Ozzy Osbourne with a melodic death metal cover of Black Sabbath’s “Sabbra Cadabra,” as they work towards their second album, due later in 2026.

Joel Costa
By Joel Costa
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South Africa’s Homosapien have released a Black Sabbath cover as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, with their take on “Sabra Cadabra” now streaming on all major platforms.

Homosapien are a melodic death metal duo, built around Nic Franks (vocals, guitars) and Kieran Tavener-Smith (guitars, bass, programming). Their sound pulls from classic thrash and melodic death metal, with a flash of 1980s glam in the mix.

The cover arrives as the band keep momentum going this year. Homosapien released their self-titled debut album Homosapien in October 2024, played live in support of it, and are now developing their second full-length, Dead King’s Portrait, scheduled for release in 2026.

Listen to Homosapien’s “Sabra Cadabra” cover below.

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Joel Costa
Joel Costahttps://africa.rocks
Joel Costa is a music and gear editor with over two decades of experience. He has written for and led titles such as Metal Hammer Portugal, Terrorizer, Ultraje, BassEmpi.re and Guitarrista. He has also worked in music PR and led record labels. Across those magazines, he helped publish interviews and features with artists ranging from Metallica, Zakk Wylde, Ghost, Judas Priest, and Mastodon to Pat Smear (Nirvana), Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains), Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order), Mohini Dey, and KMFDM. He is the author of books on Kurt Cobain and The Beatles.

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