The final tour by the greatest metal band of all time
Black Sabbath, who pioneered heavy metal more than four decades ago, announced a final tour, which would be the band’s last. Metal’s founding fathers are saying goodbye, but they’re not leaving without a bang. Black Sabbath started their journey in 1968 with original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward; they released their first album in 1970. It was considered as the beginning of heavy metal music. Ozzy left the band after recording first 8 studio albums with the band.
Black Sabbath has sold over 70 million records worldwide. The original line-up of the band members reunited with Ozzy in 1997, to release a live album Reunion. They recorded another studio album, 13, which features all of the original members but Bill Ward; the album was released in June 2013. Brad Wilk of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave drummer played drums in the album.
Bill Ward said: “I wish them well”
13’s greatest strength is sound, which is stupendously heavy, as if it’s a 70s Sabbath original! The first all-new full-length Sabbath album in 35 years to feature original members, also became their chart topping album in the US.
Tony Iommi was diagnosed with cancer in 2012, but the band still was on the road with extensive 2013 world tour. Black Sabbath is currently touring again for the last time. Their farewell tour “The End”, is truly its last because he is not physically capable of going on tours any longer. Drummer Tommy Clufetos, who plays in Ozzy’s solo band and also with Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, has been touring with the group.
Ozzy Osbourne said: “It’s The End Of BLACK SABBATH, Believe Me!”
Ozzy has said previously that the group would also be recording their final album. So far, Black Sabbath has released an album The End recently with four new songs, which were recorded during 13, the album that also featured a handful of live tracks. The four unheard tracks has Brad Wilk on drums, and Tommy Clufetos on vocals.
On Black Sabbath’s first show of “The End” tour, Ozzy told the audience: “Thank you all for your loyalty over the years.” Then, after the final song, he dropped to his knees and bowed down.
Farewell Metal Gods.
