Tony Iommi

Acting

Tony Iommi

Born

1948-02-19 (78)

Place of birth

Handsworth, Birmingham, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Credits

66 titles

Anthony Frank Iommi (/aɪˈoʊmi/) (born 19 February 1948) is a British musician. He co-founded the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and was the band's guitarist, leader and primary composer and sole continuous member for nearly five decades. Iommi was ranked number 25 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". On his last day of work in a sheet metal factory, as a teenager, Iommi lost the tips of the middle and ring fingers of his right hand in an accident, an event which crucially impacted his playing style. He briefly left Black Sabbath (then known as Earth) in 1968 to join Jethro Tull, but did not record any material with the band, and subseque…

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 11 titles

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow poster
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A powerful return to roots, this concert captures Black Sabbath in peak form - reuniting to deliver classic hits with raw energy and legendary precision.

Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow

2026

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne poster
7.5

For over five decades, Ozzy Osbourne has personified rock and roll, from his childhood in poverty and time in prison, to fronting metal band Black Sabbath, a successful solo career and a lovable 21st century television dad.

The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne

2020

Dio: Dreamers Never Die poster
7.7

This career spanning documentary on heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio delves deep into his incredible rise from 50's doo-wop crooner, to his early classic rock days in Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, to replacing the iconic lead singer Ozzy Osborne in Black Sabbath, to finally cement his legend with DIO. Ronnie's biography is completely unique to the tired sex, drugs and rock and roll cliches. The film is about perseverance, dreams and the power to believe in yourself.

Dio: Dreamers Never Die

2022

Under the Volcano poster
6.9

The story of George Martin’s AIR Studios Montserrat and the island that changed music forever.

Under the Volcano

2021

Ozzy: No Escape from Now poster
8.3

Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson's, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life's cornerstone.

Ozzy: No Escape from Now

2025

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony poster
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The opening ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr.

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

2022

Rockfield : The Studio on the Farm poster
7.0

50 years ago, deep in the Welsh countryside, two brothers were milking cows and preparing to take over the family farm but dreamed of making music. They had the audacious idea to build a studio in their farmhouse. Animals were kicked out of barns and musicians moved into Nan’s spare bedroom. Inadvertently, they’d launched the world’s first independent residential recording studio: Rockfield. Black Sabbath, Queen, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop, Simple Minds, The Stone Roses, Oasis, Coldplay and more made music and mayhem at Rockfield over the decades. This is their story of rock and roll dreams intertwined with a family business’s fight for survival in the face of an ever-changing music landscape.

Rockfield : The Studio on the Farm

2020

Black Sabbath: Master of Reality Documentary poster
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The documentary follows Black Sabbath as they release their iconic album Paranoid through the recording and releasing of their album Master of Reality. Sharing many known and unknown facts about the band's lives in 1971 and 1972.

Black Sabbath: Master of Reality Documentary

2022

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony poster
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The closing ceremony for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, held at the Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr.

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony

2022

Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 Documentary poster
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A deep-dive into the creation, chaos, and cultural impact of Black Sabbath’s 1972 masterpiece, Vol. 4 — the album that redefined heavy metal while nearly destroying the band in the process.

Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 Documentary

2025

Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The Documentary poster
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Sabotage is the sixth studio album by metal pioneers Black Sabbath, released in 1975. It was recorded in the midst of litigation with their former manager Patrick Meehan.

Black Sabbath: Sabotage - The Documentary

2022

2010s · 13 titles

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights: Live at Wacken poster
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Heavy metal superstars Heaven & Hell rock the house at Germany's famed Wacken Festival in 2009, in what would be front man Ronnie James Dio's last concert to be captured on film before his death from cancer in 2010. The powerful show combines crowd-pleasing classics from the band's days as Black Sabbath, alongside selections from their final album, "The Devil You Know".

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights: Live at Wacken

2010

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne poster
7.9

Featuring never before seen footage uncovered from the archives and interviews with Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others, God Bless Ozzy Osbourne is the first documentary to take viewers inside the complex mind of rock's great icon.

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne

2011

Black Sabbath: 13 poster
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The making of the reunion album '13', featuring original band members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, with Brad Wilk on drums. Rick Rubin oversees the album's production.

Black Sabbath: 13

2013

Black Sabbath - Paris 1970 poster
10.0

1. Paranoid 2. Hand Of Doom 3. Iron Man 4. Black Sabbath 5. N.I.B. 6. Behind The Wall Of Sleep 7. War Pigs 8. Fairies Wear Boots Paris, France, Olympia - 12/20/70. Recording: Soundboard.

Black Sabbath - Paris 1970

2011

Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid poster
7.1

The story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made, with stories from band members to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality. Paranoid is the second studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. Released in September 1970, it was the band's only LP to top the UK Albums Chart until the release of 13 in 2013. Paranoid contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only Top 20 hit, reaching number 4 in the UK charts. It is often regarded as one of the most quintessential and influential albums in heavy metal history.

Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid

2010

Black Sabbath: The End of The End poster
7.7

Chronicles the final tour from Black Sabbath. On February 4th, 2017, Black Sabbath takes the stage in Birmingham, the city where it all began, to play the 81st and final gig of the tour and bring down the curtain on a career that spanned almost half a century.

Black Sabbath: The End of The End

2017

Black Sabbath: Live... Gathered In Their Masses poster
7.8

A live album and video by English rock band Black Sabbath. It features performances from their 2013 world tour. Recorded live at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 29 April and 1 May 2012.

Black Sabbath: Live... Gathered In Their Masses

2013

Heavy Metal Britannia poster
7.1

Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.

Heavy Metal Britannia

2010

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights poster
7.0

Live at Wacken Open Air July 30 2009.

Heaven & Hell: Neon Nights

2010

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A compilation of the best bands that performed live at the 2016 Graspop Metal Meeting festival including songs from Black Sabbath, Megadeth, Sixx A.M., and Loudness.

Graspop Metal Meeting 2016 Compilation

2016

The Nation's Favourite Queen Song poster
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Queen are unquestionably one of the most popular acts in the history of the UK singles chart. In this programme, famous fans and surviving band members Brian May and Roger Taylor discuss their 20 greatest hits.

The Nation's Favourite Queen Song

2014

Black Sabbath: The End - Live In Birmingham poster
8.4

On 4th February, 2017, Black Sabbath stormed the stage in their hometown of Birmingham for their final triumphant gig. This monumental show brought down the curtain on a career that spanned almost half a century, and is featured here in its entirety. With a hit packed set list including Iron Man, Paranoid, War Pigs and many more, the high production values, visual effects and pyrotechnics wowed fans, as the band delivered the most emotionally charged show in their history. Also included is The Angelic Sessions, the exclusive final studio recordings by the band who forged the sound of metal and continue to influence bands the world over. The End captures a once-in-a-career performance, an essential snapshot of musical history and a fitting farewell to true innovators and original heavy metal icons, Black Sabbath.

Black Sabbath: The End - Live In Birmingham

2017

The Joy of the Guitar Riff poster
8.2

Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.

The Joy of the Guitar Riff

2014

2000s · 10 titles

Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary poster
9.0

Queen look back at the huge and emotional Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert as it makes its 10th anniversary.

Queen - The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert 10th Anniversary Documentary

2002

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey poster
7.6

The film discusses the traits and originators of some of metal's many subgenres, including the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, power metal, Nu metal, glam metal, thrash metal, black metal, and death metal. Dunn uses a family-tree-type flowchart to document some of the most popular metal subgenres. The film also explores various aspects of heavy metal culture.

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

2005

Heaven & Hell: Live From Radio City Music Hall poster
7.6

This live concert recording captures the sold-out Radio City Music Hall performance of former Black Sabbath rockers Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, who reunited under the name "Heaven & Hell" in 2006.

Heaven & Hell: Live From Radio City Music Hall

2007

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll poster
7.0

Penelope Spheeris presents an amazing chronicle of the travelling musical carnival known as OZZfest, the most successful summer concert tour for the last five years. Complete access to incredible material sends this documentary film into the realm of pure entertainment. Unforgettable moments from zealous religious protesters, outrageous fans and the guys (and girls) backstage provide an insightful view into the soul of white, middle-class America. A stunning and sometimes disturbing glimpse of a cultural movement, this film is sure to be a reference for historians for decades to come. This comment on Middle America skates the line between your worst nightmare and the best time you’ve ever had. Features interviews with, and performances by BLACK SABBATH, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLIPKNOT, PRIMUS, ROB ZOMBIE, GODSMACK and more.

We Sold Our Souls for Rock 'n Roll

2001

Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace poster
6.4

Well known performers accompanied by 12,000 selected members of the public on the lawn of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.

Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace

2002

Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992 poster
10.0

Using rare previously unreleased film of the original Ozzy Osbourne line-up from 1971 never before available on DVD, this superb independent film sets out to discover what makes a great band and poses the tricky question: who was the best Sabbath singer Ozzy, Dio or Martin? Also featured are extensive interviews with Tony Iommi, Neil Murray alongside leading music critics and working musicians.

Inside Black Sabbath: A Critical Review 1970-1992

2002

Black Sabbath [2004] with Rob Halford Live at Ozzfest poster
7.5

Ozzy Osbourne was forced to sit out BLACK SABBATH's performance at Thursday night's (Aug. 26) Ozzfest in Camden, NJ due to an attack of bronchitis. He was replaced at the concert by none other than JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Commented Rob at the show: "Yesterday [Aug. 25] was my [53rd] birthday and I feel as if today is too! I'm getting to sing for one of my favorite bands in the world." The songs performed at the show were "War Pigs", "Fairies Wear Boots", "N.I.B.", "Black Sabbath", "Iron Man", "Into the Void", "Children of the Grave", the intro to "Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath" followed by "Paranoid". Halford had previously joined SABBATH for two gigs to support Ozzy on his last shows for the "No More Tours" tour in November 1992 in Costa Mesa, CA after SABBATH's singer at the time, Ronnie James Dio, refused to take the stage.

Black Sabbath [2004] with Rob Halford Live at Ozzfest

2004

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1. Intro 2. N.I.B. 3. After Forever 4. War Pigs 5. Dirty Women 6. Fairies Wear Boots 7. Riffs 8. Electric Funeral 9. Iron Man 10. Into the Void 11. Black Sabbath 12. The Wizard 13. Riffs 14. Paranoid 15. Sleeping Village/Children of the Grave

Black Sabbath: [2005] Rockwave Festival

2005

Highway Star: Journey In Rock poster
7.0

As vocalist for Deep Purple and Black Sabbath and the title performer on Andrew Lloyd Webber's original "Jesus Christ Superstar" album, Ian Gillan has lived a life in rock. Explore his career with exclusive concert footage and interviews with music luminaries ranging from Joe Satriani to Luciano Pavarotti. Also included are concert highlights that span Gillan's career and rarely seen television appearances.

Highway Star: Journey In Rock

2007

Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive poster
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The Ozzy line-up of the band performs a collection of eleven classic tracks taken from various performances and promos from 1970 to 1978. Includes 'Paranoid', 'War Pigs', 'N.I.B.', 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' and 'Snowblind'

Black Sabbath: Undead and Alive

2004

1990s · 13 titles

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus poster
7.3

A 1968 event put together by The Rolling Stones. The film is comprised of two concerts on a circus stage and included such acts as The Who, Taj Mahal, Marianne Faithfull, and Jethro Tull. John Lennon and his fiancee Yoko Ono performed as part of a supergroup called The Dirty Mac, along with Eric Clapton, Mitch Mitchell, and Keith Richards.

The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus

1996

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica poster
7.8

A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica is a two-part documentary about the process of making the Metallica album (or "The Black Album"), and the following tour. It was produced by Juliana Roberts and directed by Adam Dubin. The second part runs approximately two-and-a-half hours and follows Metallica at the start of their Wherever We May Roam Tour in Europe through to the Guns N' Roses/Metallica Stadium Tour of 1992.

Metallica: A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica

1992

Black Sabbath: Monsters of Rock Italy poster
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Setlist: - The Mob Rules - Computer God - Children of the Sea - Time Machine - War Pigs - Black Sabbath - Master of Insanity - After All (The Dead) - Iron Man - Heaven and Hell

Black Sabbath: Monsters of Rock Italy

1992

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Black Sabbath at KeyArena, Seattle, WA, USA War Pigs N.I.B. Fairies Wear Boots After Forever Electric Funeral Into the Void Snowblind Dirty Women Black Sabbath Iron Man Children of the Grave Paranoid

Black Sabbath: [1999] Seattle, Washington

1999

Ozzy Osbourne: Don't Blame Me poster
10.0

"Don't Blame Me" is John 'Ozzy' Osbourne's personal, gripping and frank invitation to see who he really is and what he's really been through. Filmed on location at his British and American homes, Ozzy reveals the truth behind his then 23 years of solo stardom with unnerving honesty.

Ozzy Osbourne: Don't Blame Me

1991

Black Sabbath - The Last Super poster
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Mix of interviews with the original band members and a live performance recorded at Ozzfest 1999 during the band's reunion tour.

Black Sabbath - The Last Super

1999

No artwork available
NR

The Mob Rules, Computer God, Children of the Sea, Time Machine, War Pigs, I, Die Young, Guitar Solo, Black Sabbath, TV Crimes, Master of Insanity, Drum Solo, Iron Man, Heaven and Hell, Neon Knights, Paranoid

Black Sabbath: [1992] Live in Rio - Dehumanizer Tour

1992

Guitar poster
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No synopsis available yet.

Guitar

1991

Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud poster
7.7

Live & Loud is a live album recorded by then former Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne, released on 28 June 1993. At the time, it was to be Osbourne's final album following Osbourne's final tour before retiring, aptly titled "No More Tours". The track "Black Sabbath" featured the original line-up of Black Sabbath, the members of which were invited to join Ozzy as guest stars for the Costa Mesa Reunion shows. A DVD of Live & Loud was also issued, one of the very first music compilation released in that format. The DVD is a compilation of live footage from several shows rather than a single concert: this is evident as Osbourne can be seen both shirtless and wearing different clothes during the same song, while guitarist Zakk Wylde can be seen playing up to three different guitars in the same song.[2]

Ozzy Osbourne: Live & Loud

1993

Black Sabbath: [1992] Beacon Theater, NY poster
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The Mob Rules Computer God Children of the Sea Time Machine War Pigs I Die Young Guitar Solo Black Sabbath Master of Insanity After All (The Dead) Drum Solo Iron Man Heaven and Hell Neon Knights Paranoid

Black Sabbath: [1992] Beacon Theater, NY

1992

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two poster
8.2

“The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two” is a documentary video by heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It discusses the line-up changes Black Sabbath experienced during the period between 1978 and 1992.

Black Sabbath: The Black Sabbath Story, Volume Two

1992

Black Sabbath: The Last Supper poster
6.1

Filmed live during Black Sabbath's 1999 "Reunion" tour, this historic concert features the original lineup of the legendary metal band.

Black Sabbath: The Last Supper

1999

Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999 poster
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Starlake Amphitheater, Burgettstown, PA - June 12, 1999. Pro-shot video with soundboard sound. The DVD copy I've seen from this show is from a VG quality VHS source that looks to be several generations down, but I've seen some excellent quality copies listed (can't confirm these though). The soundboard audio from this show that is circulating in CD-R format was taken from this video. Set List: Intro-Sabbath Medley, War Pigs , Bassically -> N.I.B. , Fairies Wear Boots, After Forever , Electric Funeral , Sweet Leaf , Into The Void , Iommi/Nicholls intro, Snowblind , Black Sabbath , Iron Man , Embryo -> Children Of The Grave , Supernaut [intro] -> Paranoid .

Black Sabbath: Burgettstown, PA 1999

1999

1980s · 5 titles

Live Aid poster
7.8

Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"

Live Aid

1985

Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue poster
6.0

BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, New York - October 17, 1980. Track Listing: The Marshall Plan [BOC; promo], War Pigs, Neon Knights, N.I.B. [Sabbath], Dr. Music, Cities On Flame, Divine Wind [BOC], Iron Man, Guitar Solo, Paranoid [Sabbath], Godzilla, Drum Solo, Roadhouse Blues [BOC], Heaven And Hell [Sabbath], Born To Be Wild [BOC], Die Young [Sabbath] Professionally filmed for the movie, BLACK AND BLUE. 3 Sabbath songs from this movie were first shown on the 12/6/80 episode of DON KIRSHNER’S ROCK CONCERT. The movie itself premiered in NYC on 12/19/1980. BLACK AND BLUE made the rounds on the 'Midnight Movie' circuit during the early 80's. It was released on VHS in Jan. 1981 and went out of print within a short time. It could only be found for many years as a Japanese import or bootleg.

Black Sabbath & Blue Öyster Cult: Black and Blue

1981

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 2 poster
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Video magazine with interviews and video clips. Featured on this volume is: Scorpions, Exodus, Steve Vai (Whitesnake), Femme Fatale, Vixen, White Lion, Britny Fox, Helloween, Bay Area Special, Nuclear Assault, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath), Rob Halford (Judas Priest), Kingdom Come, Ozzy Osbourne, Gwar, Lemmy (Motörhead).

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 2

1989

Black Sabbath: Live Aid poster
NR

Setlist: - Children of the Grave - Iron Man - Paranoid

Black Sabbath: Live Aid

1985

Black Sabbath: [1989] Headless in Russia poster
3.8

Black Sabbath 1989-11-25 Olympski Hall,Moscow Headless In Russia (Definitive Edition)

Black Sabbath: [1989] Headless in Russia

1989

1970s · 7 titles

Black Sabbath: Live in Paris 1970 poster
7.0

This footage—the earliest known of a complete Black Sabbath concert—was originally shot at Théâtre 140 in Brussels, Belgium on October 3rd, 1970 for Yorkshire Television. Bootleggers have long repeated a fictional claim that the show was recorded in Paris; while this claim has long since been debunked, the film continues to be referred to by that name.

Black Sabbath: Live in Paris 1970

1970

Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1 poster
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In the history of rock, Black Sabbath is considered the pioneer of metal. Led by Ozzy Osbourne on vocals and Tony Iommi on guitar, Black Sabbath influenced the heavy metal scene. In 1970, RTB cameras filmed the British group in concert, in Brussels, in its original formation. Setlist: 01 – Introduction 02 – Paranoid 03 – Hand Of Doom 04 – Iron Man 05 – Black Sabbath 06 – N.I.B. 07 – Behind The Walls Of Sleep 08 – War Pigs 09 – Fairies Wear Boots 10 – Creits

Black Sabbath - Pop Shop: Part 1

1970

Black Sabbath: California Jam poster
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It was this now legendary appearance at California Jam I that would expose Black Sabbath to many mainstream American television viewers via ABC-TV. The band appeared alongside such acts as Deep Purple, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Rare Earth, Seals & Crofts and The Eagles It was originally broadcast on ABC’s ‘Wide World in Concert’ series, which aired three songs from Sabbath on May 24th, 1974 – and later rebroadcast this segment in November ’74. This footage has never been commercially available, aside from one clip of “Children of The Grave”. The entire show was recorded as a soundboard audio, but apparently only these four songs were captured on video. Track Listing: Intro-Footage of the band arriving, Children of the Grave, Post-show interview with Ozzy, War Pigs, Paranoid, Killing Yourself to Live. (Order may differ based on source.)

Black Sabbath: California Jam

1974

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Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Black Sabbath - In Concert 1972

1972

Black Sabbath: Live in Fresno poster
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Partial set edit of the Technical ecstasy Tour mostly 1 camera angle

Black Sabbath: Live in Fresno

1976

Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert poster
10.0

Filmed at the height of their fame, and including all four original members of the band, Black Sabbath performs masterfully in front of an eager Santa Monica crowd. Killing Yourself to Live, Hole in the Sky, Snowblind, War Pigs, Paranoid

Black Sabbath - Don Kirshner's Rock Concert

1975

Black Sabbath - Musikladen Live poster
7.0

Join the founders of heavy metal in their original lineup as they perform four of their classic tunes on this exciting release from Pioneer Artists Entertainment. Presented in standard 1.33:1 full screen and English Dolby Digital Stereo, Black Sabbath rocks their way into your living room with "Black Sabbath," "Iron Man," "Paranoid," and a sonic cover of Elvis' "Blue Suede Shoes" that must be heard to be believed, taking full advantage of the crystal-clear sound and picture of DVD. This rare appearance filmed in Germany for The Beat Club caught the godfathers of metal in their prime, making this historic high point in the band's history a must-have for collectors and fans alike.

Black Sabbath - Musikladen Live

1970

Series credits

Later... with Jools Holland poster
5.9

Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.

Later... with Jools Holland

1992

Classic Albums poster
7.7

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

Classic Albums

1997

Seven Ages of Rock poster
9.2

A definitive landmark series charting the emergence and re-emergence of rock music as a global force, told through the musicians who have shaped this most enduring of genres.

Seven Ages of Rock

2007

Heavy: The Story of Metal poster
7.0

Heavy: The Story of Metal is a four-part documentary special that aired on VH1 in 2006. The series focuses on the origins, subgenres, and the bands of heavy metal music, paying close attention to influential bands like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden, who helped to define heavy metal in its early years. Other bands on the program include, Alice Cooper, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Quiet Riot, Mötley Crüe, Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, and Marilyn Manson. However, the documentary notably passes over lower profile metal sub-genres such as death metal, black metal, doom metal, progressive metal, power metal and many others considered core elements of today's metal pantheon, focusing mostly on hard rock & traditional heavy metal. In Canada, the documentary aired on MuchMoreMusic and on C4 in New Zealand. It is not available on DVD or video.

Heavy: The Story of Metal

2006

Gibson TV: The Conversation poster
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Gibson TV’s Original Series, “The Conversation,” features intimate conversations between two artists from similar genres but from different eras. They discuss everything from songwriting to touring to playing and anything else that’s safe to share on YouTube.

Gibson TV: The Conversation

2020

Behind the camera