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TONY IOMMI Says He Originally Wanted GEEZER BUTLER To Play On His ‘From The Dark’ Solo Album: ‘He Couldn’t Do It’
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has said he initially wanted former bandmate Geezer Butler to play bass on his forthcoming solo album, From The Dark, but Butler was unavailable. Iommi instead recruited Birmingham bassist Becky Baldwin, whose playing he says reflects Butler’s style, as he sought to complete and release the record.
Due on 23 October through BMG, From The Dark features Norwegian singer Jorn Lande, drummer Karl Brazil and Baldwin, and was co-produced by Iommi and Mike Exeter. Iommi said all the album’s riffs are newly written despite having hundreds of older ideas stored away, while Lande wrote his own lyrics; Butler was reportedly occupied with his own album or unable to travel to England.
In short
- Iommi wanted Geezer Butler, but he was unavailable.
- Becky Baldwin plays bass in a Butler-inspired style.
- From The Dark is released on 23 October.
Explained simply
Tony Iommi is a legendary guitarist and co-founder of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band that shaped rock music from the 1970s onwards. He remains one of the most influential figures in metal and has continued working on music projects throughout his career.
Iommi is releasing a new solo album called From The Dark on 23 October. He originally wanted his former Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler, who played bass on the band's classic recordings, to play on the record, but Butler was unable to participate.
Instead, Iommi assembled a different lineup that includes bassist Becky Baldwin from Birmingham, Norwegian singer Jorn Lande, and drummer Karl Brazil. The album features newly written material and was produced by Iommi alongside Mike Exeter, bringing together musicians to complete his vision for the project.
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