Black Sabbath Reunion Tour
| Tour by Black Sabbath | |
| Start date | May 18, 2012 |
|---|---|
| End date | TBA |
| Legs | 1 (currently) |
| No. of shows | 15 (currently)
|
The Reunion Tour is an ongoing concert tour by heavy metal band Black Sabbath, celebrating the band's 2012 reunion, with the original four members.[1]
Background
On November 11, 2011, at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles the band announced that yes indeed the original lineup was reforming to tour in 2012 and cut a new album as well. The band was joined by Rick Rubin, who is set to produce the band's new album, the first to come from the original line up since 1978's Never Say Die!. "It was the obvious choice," explained Osbourne of Rubin as producer. "I've known Rick for many years."[2]
Sabbath's last tour with Ozzy was in 2005, and the original lineup last appeared together when they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2006. They attempted to cut a new album with Rick Rubin in 1999, but the sessions fell apart and Osbourne turned his attention to his solo career. The second incarnation of the band featuring Ronnie James Dio reunited under the moniker Heaven & Hell in 2006, but split four years later, after Dio passed away.
After much speculation, all four original members of Black Sabbath convened at the press conference to announce that they have reunited to record their first new album of original material in 33 years. The band also indicated that they will embark on a major would tour in 2012.[3]
The first announced date has been set so far at the Download Festival in England on June 10, 2012, but later the band announced more dates in Europe.[4][5]
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Leg#1 | |||
| May 18, 2012 | Moscow | Russia | Olympic Stadion (Олимпийский стадион) |
| May 20, 2012 | St.Petersburg | Ice Palace (Ледовый Дворец) | |
| May 23, 2012 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Areena |
| May 25, 2012 | Stockholm | Sweden | Stockholm Stadium |
| May 29, 2012 | Bergen | Norway | Bergen Calling Festival |
| May 31, 2012 | Oslo | Oslo Spektrum | |
| June 2, 2012 | Malmö | Sweden | Malmö Stadium |
| June 4, 2012 | Dortmund | Germany | Westfalenhalle |
| June 10, 2012 | Leicestershire | England | Download Festival |
| June 12, 2012 | Rotterdam | Holland | Ahoy |
| June 15, 2012 | Bilbao | Spain | Azkena Rock Festival |
| June 17, 2012 | Nantes | France | Hellfest |
| June 19, 2012 | Paris | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy | |
| June 22, 2012 | Dessel | Belgium | Graspop Metal Meeting |
| June 24, 2012 | Milan | Italy | Gods of Metal |
Personnel
External links
References
- ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=166013
- ^ http://blurt-online.com/features/view/1014/
- ^ http://blurt-online.com/features/view/1014/
- ^ http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/crawdaddy/2011/11/black-sabbath-officially-announce-reunion-tour-album.html
- ^ http://www.black-sabbath.com/news/