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Tony Iommi has spoken about the “surreal” experience of getting back together with his Black Sabbath bandmates for their three-song set at Live Aid in 1985.
The original lineup of Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward hadn’t played together since 1978 when they reunited at Philadelphia’s John F. Kennedy Stadium for the historic show, which was organised to raise relief funds in light of the Ethiopian famine.
And with Live Aid celebrating its 35th anniversary earlier this week, Iommi has reflected on what it was like getting the band back together for the concert.
The guitarist tells SiriusXM: “It was great being with the guys again. It was a bit surreal to be honest because basically I’d been in the studio working. It was an unusual thing for us to come from the studio then suddenly here we are onstage in front of all the people.
“We’d never really done that before. We’ve always rehearsed for a proper show for a while, but this was like a quick rehearsal for an hour and the next day we were on stage.
“It was a bit nervy because you don’t know how things are going to go with the equipment and all the stuff – and we hadn’t been onstage together for so long. You have to sort of suck it and see what’s going to happen.”
Sabbath played three tracks at Live Aid: Children Of The Grave, Iron Man and Paranoid, with the US show, along with the UK concert at London’s Wembley Stadium, watched by millions around the world.
Black Sabbath brought the curtain down on their career with pair of shows in their hometown of Birmingham in February 2017, although both Ozzy and Iommi have expressed an interest in Black Sabbath possibly reuniting in 2022 to mark the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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- Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath - Rhino High Fidelity All-Analog 180 Gram - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £69.99, $93.79, €79.79 (New Item) (arrived 19-Dec-2025 12:09)
on December 19, 2025 at 6:51 pmBLACK SABBATH Black Sabbath (Rhino High Fidelity series US/EU limited edition LP, a premium audiophile edition cut from the original analogue master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal Media.Originally released in 1970 Black Sabbath is widely regarded as a foundational release in the development of heavy metal. Drawing on blues, psychedelia, and hard rock, the album introduced a darker tonal language built around Tony Iommi's down-tuned guitar approach, Geezer Butler's ominous bass lines, and Ozzy Osbourne's unmistakable vocal delivery. Tracks such as "Black Sabbath," "The Wizard," and "N.I.B." established a blueprint that would shape the genre for decades to come. Housed inside a high-gloss gatefold sleeve, this edition includes an exclusive insert featuring commentary by engineer Tom Allom. Finished with a spine-wrap obi & factory sealed. Recommended)
- Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath - Rhino High Fidelity All-Analog 180 Gram - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £69.99, $93.79, €79.79 (New Item) (arrived 19-Dec-2025 11:51)on December 19, 2025 at 6:51 pm
BLACK SABBATH Black Sabbath (Rhino High Fidelity series US/EU limited edition LP, a premium audiophile edition cut from the original analogue master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Audio and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal Media.Originally released in 1970 Black Sabbath is widely regarded as a foundational release in the development of heavy metal. Drawing on blues, psychedelia, and hard rock, the album introduced a darker tonal language built around Tony Iommi's down-tuned guitar approach, Geezer Butler's ominous bass lines, and Ozzy Osbourne's unmistakable vocal delivery. Tracks such as "Black Sabbath," "The Wizard," and "N.I.B." established a blueprint that would shape the genre for decades to come. Housed inside a high-gloss gatefold sleeve, this edition includes an exclusive insert featuring commentary by engineer Tom Allom. Finished with a spine-wrap obi & factory sealed. Recommended)
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid - Super Deluxe - US - cd album box set - £195.00, $261.30, €222.30 (Back In Stock) (arrived 16-Dec-2025 09:39)
on December 19, 2025 at 6:51 pmBLACK SABBATH Paranoid (2020 US Super Deluxe Limited Edition 33-track Four CD set comprising an 8-track remastered CD of the 1970 album and a rare 1974 Quadradisc Mix in Stereo; plus two previously unreleased live performances - an 8-track Live in Montreux 1970 disc and a 9-track Live in Brussels 1970 disc. Also includes a 60-page hardback book featuring extensive liner notes with new interviews from all four band members, a replica tour programme and band poster. Housed in an 8" x6" x 2" picture box. Although open this is a Near Mint copy R2556692) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Black Sabbath - Vol. 4 - Super Deluxe Edition (4CD) - UK - cd album box set - £74.99, $100.49, €85.49 (New Item) (arrived 15-Dec-2025 17:00)
on December 19, 2025 at 6:51 pmBLACK SABBATH Vol. 4 (2021 UK/EU Ultimate Black Sabbath Package 4-CD Super Deluxe Edition box set featuring the Original Album Remastered, 2-CDs of Unreleased Outtakes mixed by Steven Wilson, CD Live In The UK 1973, 60-page book with photos, artwork, liner notes and a colour posterm all housed within a picture box with the tracklisting insert. Although not sealed, this exampl e remains in a 'near as new' condition. Recommended)
- Black Sabbath - Paranoid - Super Deluxe - US - cd album box set - £195.00, $261.30, €222.30 (New Item) (arrived 15-Dec-2025 13:10)on December 19, 2025 at 6:51 pm
BLACK SABBATH Paranoid (2020 US Super Deluxe Limited Edition 33-track Four CD set comprising an 8-track remastered CD of the 1970 album and a rare 1974 Quadradisc Mix in Stereo; plus two previously unreleased live performances - an 8-track Live in Montreux 1970 disc and a 9-track Live in Brussels 1970 disc. Also includes a 60-page hardback book featuring extensive liner notes with new interviews from all four band members, a replica tour programme and band poster. Housed in an 8" x6" x 2" picture box. Although open this is a Near Mint copy R2556692) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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