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Black Sabbath icon Tony Iommi announces first solo album in over 20 years, ‘From The Dark’: “It rocks!”
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has announced ‘From The Dark’, his first solo album in more than 20 years, due for release on 23 October via BMG. Its lead single, ‘World Alone’, was premiered at a global streaming event near Birmingham’s Black Sabbath Bridge, underlining Iommi’s continuing connection to the city and the band’s legacy.
The eight-track album features Norwegian singer Jorn Lande, bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil, with Iommi co-producing alongside Mike Exeter. It follows Iommi’s 2001 album ‘Fused’ with Glenn Hughes and is his first new music since former bandmate Ozzy Osbourne’s death in July 2025; deluxe editions add two bonus tracks, while a limited 7-inch ‘World Alone’ single is scheduled for 4 September.
In short
- Tony Iommi will release ‘From The Dark’ on 23 October.
- ‘World Alone’ is the album’s first single.
- The record is Iommi’s first solo release since 2001.
Explained simply
Tony Iommi is the guitarist and founding member of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band that formed in Birmingham in the late 1960s. Black Sabbath became one of the most influential rock bands in history, credited with creating the heavy metal genre and inspiring countless musicians across generations.
This new solo album is notable because it represents Iommi's first release in over 20 years and comes following the death of Black Sabbath's lead singer Ozzy Osbourne in 2025. The album suggests Iommi is continuing to create new music despite the loss of a long-time collaborator and the band's legacy.
The project, titled 'From The Dark', will be released on 23 October and features Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande alongside other musicians. It was co-produced by Iommi and Mike Exeter and comprises eight tracks, with the lead single 'World Alone' having recently been unveiled.
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