Tony Iommi unveils his first solo album in nearly two decades, From The Dark, set for release on October 23 through BMG, with the lead single World Alone featuring Jørn Lande, Becky Baldwin, and Karl Brazil.

The project centers on dramatic vocals, heavy guitar riffs, and orchestration, with tracks like Over The Violent Sun, Black Times, Stormwatcher, Death Wake, Return Of The Arbalist, and Legacy; deluxe editions add Scent Of Dark and Deified.

Lande co-wrote every track, joined by Becky Baldwin on bass and Karl Brazil on drums, while Mike Exeter co-produces and mixes alongside Iommi.

Iommi highlights the Actress and Bishop in Birmingham as a vital local venue that supports emerging talent and live music culture.

There’s potential for live performances or a residency, though no concrete plans have been confirmed.

Iommi describes the project as enjoyable and rocks, stressing there’s no need to prove anything with the album.

He emphasizes the music was made with genuine enjoyment, aiming for a great rock record rather than proving a point.

Iommi notes personal ties to Birmingham and recording parts of the album near the city, with past charitable ties and associations to local culture.

In reflecting on Ozzy Osbourne’s absence, Iommi speaks of the emotional challenge and says Ozzy still feels present when he watches related videos.

The Birmingham connection informs merchandise and design for the project, and Iommi hopes to present the record live someday, pending details.

The cover art reportedly nods to Ozzy Osbourne’s The Ozzman Cometh, a detail noted in coverage.

At 78, Iommi remains energized about creating heavy music, with early fan reception praising the collaboration.