Heavy metal architect Tony Iommi have announced his first new solo album since 2005. Titled “From The Dark“, that effort has been slated for an October 23rd release date through BMG. The Black Sabbath legend is ushering in this new release with the below debut of the record’s first single, “World Alone“. Vocalist Jørn Lande (Masterplan, Jorn, etc.) and more join him on this new track. Ryan Mackfall helmed the below music video for that single. A press release said of the song:
”World Alone‘ is a thunderous rock song that speeds along on a barrage of flying guitar riffs and solos, backed by a driving rhythm section and topped off with the powerful rock operatics of acclaimed Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande. The video is based around a retrofuture, dystopian universe where the lead protagonist, The Believer, is pitched into a twisted video game to save his life and ultimately find salvation.’
Lande is a recurring guest throughout this record, with Iommi also enlisting bassist Becky Baldwin (Mercyful Fate, etc.) and drummer Karl Brazil (Robbie William, Feeder, etc.) for this record. Iommi co-produced it alongside Mike Exeter.
Iommi himself briefly said of “From The Dark“, “It’s an album we’ve really enjoyed making. We’re not trying to prove anything – it’s a great album, it rocks!” Another member of rock royalty guests on this record, with Queen guitarist Brian May contributing a guest solo to “Death Wake“. Iommi and May have been close friends for decades.
“From The Dark” track listing:
01 – “Over The Violent Sun“
02 – “Black Times“
03 – “World Alone“
04 – “Beyond The Dead“
05 – “Stormwatcher“
06 – “Death Wake” (feat. Brian May of Queen)
07 – “Return Of The Arbalist“
08 – “Legacy“
09 – “Scent Of Dark” (deluxe edition bonus track)
10 – “Deified” (deluxe edition bonus track)
A 7″ single for this new track will arrive ahead of time, with a September 04th release date planned. A deluxe CD version featuring a special 32-page booklet and the aforementioned two bonus tracks will be available exclusively via Amazon. Pre-orders for the record are available now through tonyiommi.lnk.to/fromthedark.
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