Black Sabbath
Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1968 by Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, Black Sabbath is widely credited as the pioneer of heavy metal music. Emerging from a working-class, industrial background, they pivoted from blues-rock to a darker sound defined by Iommi’s downtuned, heavy riffs and occult-themed lyrics. Following their iconic self-titled debut in 1970 and the landmark album Paranoid, the band overcame various lineup changes and internal struggles over several decades, with Iommi serving as the only constant member. Known for hits like "Iron Man" and "War Pigs," the original lineup reunited for a final album and tour before disbanding in 2017.
Discography Highlights
- Forbidden (2024 Tony Iommi Remix) 2024
- 13 (Deluxe Edition) 2013
- Cross Purposes (2024 Remaster) 1994
- Dehumanizer 1992
- Tyr (2024 Remaster) 1990
Similar Artists
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Dio
- Led Zeppelin
- Judas Priest
- Motörhead
- Metallica
Soundtrack Appearances
Alien: Earth (S1) - 1 song(s)
TV Show
Almost Famous (2000) - 2 song(s)
Movie
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William's ride drops him off at the concert venue, ready to rock out.
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William wraps up the concert, saying his goodbyes, while Russell invites him to LA and passes along a message to Penny.
Dexter: Resurrection (S1) - 1 song(s)
TV Show
Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal (S1) - 2 song(s)
TV Show
School of Rock (2003) - 1 song(s)
Movie
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Dewey gives Zack his first electric guitar song to play along with the catchy riff.