Filming for the official video of "Zero The Hero" at L.A.'s Rock Palace in 1983 ✟

"Paranoid" live on #TheLateShow with David Letterman in '98

Guess the year?

Midnight mass 🌑

"Cross of Thorns", live at the Hammersmith Apollo 1994 ✟

A promo shot with Vinny, Geezer and Ronnie from the "Dehumanizer" days, circa 1992 💀

"Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" was released #OnThisDay in '73 as the lead single for the album of the same name ✟

#OnThisDay in 2017, I was given the @loud-wire.bsky.social Courage Award at the Novo Theater in Los Angeles. This is how the trophy was made 🤘

With my close friends Brian, Noel and Bev at Sadler’s Wells in London last night 🤘

Our "Reunion" album was released #OnThisDay in 1998. Apart from CD and cassette, this was the only Sabbath album that came out on Minidisc 💽

Tony's debut solo album was released 25 years ago today with each song featuring a different guest. Who still has a copy at home? 🤘

Recently I asked "If you could ask me one question, what would it be?" and the response was just incredible. Thank you all again for your kind messages and interesting questions! Here's one from @mister.anemister on Instagram, which I managed to answer backstage the other night.

Had a fantastic time discussing Black Sabbath's legacy with Carlos Acosta and host Professor Paul Jackson at the University of Birmingham last night.

You can now find me on TikTok @tonyiommiofficial 🤘

Sad to hear of the passing of John Lodge of the Moody Blues. I had lunch with him a few weeks ago, so quite a shock. They were another Birmingham band, often overlooked. RIP. Tony

Into The Void 🌀 Filmed live at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena during the "13" album tour in 2013.

A long time ago, before Earth and Black Sabbath, Bill and I were in a small band called Mythology.

From 1984 when scalloped fretboards were all the rage! 🎸

Thanks to all of you out there who've subscribed to my YouTube channel so far 🤘

"It's crazy, because Sabbath warming up to play, obviously, loud music in a stadium and they're just warming up, man — drum fills, some tribal beats Bill was doing, and you hear Geezer kind of noodling a bit.

"Dirty Women" recorded live at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1978 and later released as part of the Never Say Die DVD.

Found a few Sabbath albums in our archive and signed this high fidelity edition of "Paranoid” as a giveaway for one of my fans. For a chance to win it, all you got to do is join the official Iommi mailing list: www.iommi.com/newsletter

Ozzy, Geezer, Bill and I performing Never Say Die on Top of the Pops in '78 ✟

A look at all the Vol. 4 cover artworks from the 2021 Super Deluxe boxset. The album was originally released #OnThisDay in 1972 🤘

Buildings crashing down To Earth's cracking ground Rivers turn to mud Eyes melt into blood Electric Funeral filmed live in Arizona and the Birmingham NEC ⚡️

55 years since we released the second Sabbath album: Paranoid 🛡️🗡️

Black Sabbath: The Ballet returns to the stage at the Hippodrome Birmingham today 🎸 Tickets at brb.org.uk/shows/black-sabbath Photo by Sofia Liñares © Perou. Illustration © Beth Ingleton

At the Gaumont Theatre, Southampton in 1980 🤘 Photo by Fin Costello

Originally filmed at London's Hammersmith Odeon during soundcheck in 1978. The footage later became the official video for "A Hard Road" ✟

Outside The Lowry theatre with Carlos Acosta 📷 The Black Sabbath Ballet is coming to Manchester October 8-11 2025. Tickets now available at brb.org.uk/shows/black-sabbath

Happy Birthday Vinny Appice 🥁

Born Again was released #OnThisDay in '83. What's your favourite song on the album? ✟

Had a nice chat about the Black Sabbath Ballet on BBC Breakfast News this morning 🤘 Tickets for all UK autumn dates: www.brb.org.uk/shows/black-...

The Black Sabbath Ballet returns to the stage this autumn, with 12 shows at the Hippodrome Birmingham in September and further UK dates in October and November ✟ All dates at www.brb.org.uk/shows/black-...

Some fantastic Super 8 footage captured by Bill Wheeler and Barry Krumm during our Black Sabbath shows at Asbury Park August 1975 and Landover, Maryland in December 1976 🤘

The four founding members of Black Sabbath reunited for LiveAid in Philadelphia, 1985. ✞

#OnThisDay in 2009, Ronnie James Dio performed his last-ever concert with Heaven & Hell on the "The Devil You Know" tour in Atlantic City. 🎥 Footage by Joe Siegler

Thanks to Gibson Garage London for the great launch yesterday. The Tony Iommi Signature Humbucker pickup is available now. “Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal” limited series coming to Gibson TV this autumn ✟ #Gibson #PickUpShop #TonyIommi #GibsonTV #BlackSabbath

We were honoured to be joined by the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Tony Iommi, at the Gibson Garage London yesterday. Celebrating the launch of the new Gibson Tony Iommi Signature Humbuckers, he gave an intimate audience a detailed insight into his iconic guitar tone.

Parents hated it. Their kids loved it.  A dark sound rose from the streets of Birmingham, England, and at the heart of that seismic sound was Tony Iommi. Join us as we salute the Godfather of Heavy Metal.  “Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal,” a new limited series from Gibson TV, is coming soon

In the late 1990s, Gibson teamed up with Tony Iommi to develop the first-ever Gibson signature pickup. Now, the Tony Iommi signature humbucker is back! Upgrade your guitar with the same power, sustain, and signature sound as the Godfather of Heavy Metal! Click here: www.gibson.com/products/gib...

Happy birthday Glenn! 🤘

T Y R was released 35 years ago today. ✟

Happy Birthday to the one and only, Robert Plant. - Tony

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my dear friend Ian Gillan. We shared some brilliant times together over the years! 🤘

The 2025 remastered issue of “The Eternal Idol” is now also available digitally and on CD and black vinyl. ✟ blacksabbathband.lnk.to/eternalidol25

A big thanks to Billy Karloff, who captured these scenes during the original video shoot for "The Shining" in 1987 🤘

Hammersmith Odeon, 1981 ✟ Photo: Pete Still

Villa Park, 5 July 2025. 📷 Ross Halfin

Certified gold in August '77: Technical Ecstasy 📀