Tag Archives: Tony Iommi

Album Review: Black Sabbath – Paranoid (1970)

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Martin Leedham

Despite being hated by the music press Black Sabbath’s self titled debut album sold well and the record company were keen to follow up its success. It is difficult to comprehend these days but less than four months after the release … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Black Sabbath – Heaven and Hell (1980)

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Martin Leedham

In early 1979 Ozzy Osbourne’s behaviour became too much for the rest of Black Sabbath, and Tony Iommi in particular, to tolerate and it was clear something would have to give. Over a year had been wasted in drug fuelled … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Dio – Holy Diver (1983)

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Martin Leedham

The Ronnie James Dio era Black Sabbath ended in acrimony due partly to disagreements regarding the mixing of the “Live Evil” album. Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler accused Dio and drummer Vinnie Appice of sneaking into the studio to increase … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (1970)

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Martin Leedham

  So how on earth do I come up with something new to say about the debut album from Black Sabbath, especially without alienating an entire generation. Due to the antics of a certain Mr Osbourne and his family being … Continue reading →

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