Tony Iommi Announces Solo Album ‘From The Dark’ for Oct 23
Tony Iommi, the founding guitarist of Black Sabbath, announced his first solo album in more than two decades – ‘From The Dark’. The record is scheduled for worldwide release on 23 October 2026 via BMG. The launch is supported by the lead single “World Alone”, which premiered at a global streaming event in Iommi’s hometown of Birmingham, filmed near the Black Sabbath Bridge. The eight‑track album features Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande, who co‑wrote every song, bassist Becky Baldwin, and drummer Karl Brazil. Iommi co‑produces the record with long‑time collaborator Mike Exeter. In a statement he said the band “had a great time making it” and “we’re not trying to prove anything – it’s a great album, it rocks!”. The release will be available in several formats, including standard CD, deluxe vinyl editions and a limited‑edition 7‑inch single of “World Alone”.
Entities: BMG Records · Becky Baldwin · Birmingham, United Kingdom · From The Dark · Jorn Lande · Jørn Lande · Karl Brazil · Mike Exeter · Tony Iommi
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Tony Iommi announced a new album titled “From The Dark” to be released on 23 October 2023 by BMG Records. (album announcement)
- [● 13 SOURCES] Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande appears on all tracks of “From The Dark” and is credited as co‑author. (multiple sources)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Mike Exeter co‑produced the album “From The Dark” with Tony Iommi. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The single “World Alone” debuted at a global streaming event in Birmingham, England. (premiere location)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Becky Baldwin performs as bassist on the album “From The Dark”. (multiple sources)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jorn Lande is a 58‑year‑old Norwegian vocalist who has collaborated with Tony Iommi since 2005 and previously performed with Masterplan and Allen/Lande. (artist background)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Karl Brazil performs as drummer on the album “From The Dark”. (multiple sources)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Tony Iommi released a new single titled “World Alone”. (multiple sources)
- [● 10 SOURCES] The album contains eight tracks, including “Over The Violent Sun”, “Black Times”, “World Alone”, “Beyond The Dead”, “Stormwatcher”, “Death Wake”, “Return Of The Arbalist” and “Legacy”. (multiple sources)
- [● 10 SOURCES] “World Alone” premiered at a global streaming event in Birmingham, filmed near the Black Sabbath Bridge. (multiple sources)
- [● 10 SOURCES] Tony Iommi announced a solo album titled “From The Dark” for release on 23 October 2026. (multiple sources)