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Categories: CULTURE

Tony Iommi solo album rollout

Entities: Tony Iommi · Becky Baldwin · Karl Brazil · Mike Exeter · Jørn Lande

Overview

Tony Iommi announced his first solo album in over two decades, **From The Dark**, slated for worldwide release on 23 October 2026 via BMG. The record was unveiled during a July 29 livestream from Birmingham, filmed near the Black Sabbath Bridge, and features Norwegian vocalist Jørn Lande (co‑writer on all tracks), bassist Becky Baldwin, drummer Karl Brazil and co‑production by longtime collaborator Mike Exeter. The lead single “World Alone” premiered at the event and is accompanied by a retro‑future music video directed by Ryan Mackfall. A guest guitar solo by Queen’s Brian May appears on the track “Death Wake”. Iommi discussed the project with comedian Frank Skinner during the presentation. Formats include standard CD, deluxe vinyl editions and a limited‑edition 7‑inch single of “World Alone”. Iommi described the sessions as a “great time” and emphasized the record simply “rocks” without trying to prove anything.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 13 SOURCES] Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande appears on all tracks of “From The Dark” and is credited as co‑author. (multiple sources)
[● 12 SOURCES] Tony Iommi released a new single titled “World Alone”. (multiple sources)
[● 12 SOURCES] Becky Baldwin performs as bassist on the album “From The Dark”. (multiple sources)
[● 12 SOURCES] Karl Brazil performs as drummer on the album “From The Dark”. (multiple sources)
[● 12 SOURCES] Mike Exeter co‑produced the album “From The Dark” with Tony Iommi. (multiple sources)
[● 10 SOURCES] Tony Iommi announced a solo album titled “From The Dark” for release on 23 October 2026. (multiple sources)
[● 10 SOURCES] “World Alone” premiered at a global streaming event in Birmingham, filmed near the Black Sabbath Bridge. (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)
[● 4 SOURCES] The single “World Alone” debuted at a global streaming event in Birmingham, England. (premiere location)
[● 4 SOURCES] Tony Iommi announced a new album titled “From The Dark” to be released on 23 October 2023 by BMG Records. (album announcement)
[○ 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)

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Tony Iommi Announces New Solo Album “From The Dark”
Tony Iommi’s new solo album “From The Dark” drops 23 Oct via BMG, featuring single “World Alone” with Jørn Lande, guest Brian May, and a lineup of Becky Baldwin and Karl Brazil.
4 days ago

[CULTURE] 26 sources
Tony Iommi Announces Solo Album ‘From The Dark’ for Oct 23
Tony Iommi’s first solo album in 20+ years, ‘From The Dark’, drops 23 Oct 2026 via BMG, backed by the single “World Alone” premiered in Birmingham; features Jorn Lande, Becky Baldwin, Karl Brazil and co‑prods +
6 days ago

[CULTURE] 26 sources
Tony Iommi to Unveil New Solo Album Details on July 29
Tony Iommi will announce his new solo album on July 29 via livestream, after months of cryptic teasers; the 2026‑targeted album features collaborators like Mike Exeter and Karl Brazil.

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