The iconic Tony Iommi has released a new solo record, From the Dark, squarely in his wheelhouse of titanic riffs, thundering low end, and flights-of-fancy vocals. It is good to see the metal god still churning out headbanging tunes in a style his fans will instantly recognize.
Working with vocalist Jørn Lande (who co-wrote the songs), bassist Becky Baldwin, and drummer Karl Brazil, Iommi keeps his tried-and-true hard-rock vision intact. Co-produced by Tony and Mike Exeter, his long-time creative partner, co-writer, producer, and audio engineer, the album feels timeless, thick with metal riffs and grandiose dreams.
The classic heavy metal guitar licks of a genre he helped create start right on the opener,…

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