Tony Iommi Criticizes Label-Driven Black Sabbath A…read more
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has spoken candidly about a Black Sabbath album he was never truly fond of, revealing that it was heavily influenced by the record label rather than the band’s own creative direction.
In a recent interview, Iommi explained that the project was conceived at the urging of their record company, a decision that left him feeling uneasy. “It wasn’t something we wanted to do,” he said. “The idea came from the label, and we just went along with it.”
While Iommi stopped short of naming the album, fans speculate it could be one of the band’s more polarizing releases, such as *Seventh Star* or *Born Again*, both of which marked significant departures from Black Sabbath’s signature style.
This revelation has reignited discussions among fans about the band’s evolving sound and the pressures artists face from the music industry. Despite his reservations, Iommi acknowledged that every album, even those he’s less proud of, contributed to Black Sabbath’s legacy.
“Not everything is going to be your favorite, but it’s all part of the journey,” he remarked.
The comments provide a rare glimpse into the behind-the-scenes struggles of one of rock’s most legendary bands, highlighting the tension between artistic integrity and commercial demands.
