What does Iommi sound like?

Heavy riffs blend with melodic interludes, showcasing Iommi's signature dark sound and emotional depth. Rooted in heavy metal. Start with "Laughing Man (In the Devil Mask)".

Is Iommi a good place to start with Tony Iommi?

Yes, Iommi is recommended as a starting point for new Tony Iommi listeners. Heavy riffs blend with melodic interludes, showcasing Iommi's signature dark sound and emotional depth. Released in 2000, 'Iommi' marked Tony Iommi's first solo album after his long tenure with Black Sabbath. At this point in his career, Iommi was exploring his individual musical identity beyond the band's legacy, having contributed to the heavy metal genre for over three decades.

Iommi works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Iommi?

Iommi has 10 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Iommi

Tony Iommi · 2000

51 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal

Heavy riffs blend with melodic interludes, showcasing Iommi's signature dark sound and emotional depth.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — First solo album showcasing Iommi's individual identity, reinforcing his influence.
Themes: heavy metal legacy· introspective darkness· atmospheric storytelling
Career context: Released in 2000, 'Iommi' marked Tony Iommi's first solo album after his long tenure with Black Sabbath. At this point in his career, Iommi was exploring his individual musical identity beyond the band's legacy, having contributed to the heavy metal genre for over three decades.
Stylistic neighbors: Ozzy Osbourne· Black Obelisk· Alice Cooper
If this clicks, go next to: Fused — Continues the heavy riffs and emotional depth with added collaboration energy.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: October Rust by Type O Negative — Shares a similar blend of heavy riffs and melodic, atmospheric storytelling with introspective themes.

Dirt by Alice in Chains — Combines heavy guitar work with dark emotional depth and personal lyricism, echoing Iommi's introspective style.

Blackwater Park by Opeth — Merges heavy metal with progressive elements, creating a dark, atmospheric soundscape and thematic complexity.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Laughing Man (In the Devil Mask)".

1 Laughing Man (In the Devil Mask) Start here 3:40
2 Meat 4:53
3 Goodbye Lament 4:50
4 Time Is Mine 4:56
5 Patterns 4:20
6 Black Oblivion 8:20
7 Flame On 4:29
8 Just Say No to Love 4:27
9 Who’s Fooling Who 6:10
10 Into the Night 5:04

What to play next

This album is considered a Breakthrough in Tony Iommi's catalog. First solo album showcasing Iommi's individual identity, reinforcing his influence.

Listen next

Fused

2005

Continues the heavy riffs and emotional depth with added collaboration energy.

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