Into the Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast

Former Dio band guitarist Tracy G. joins us to discuss his time with the band and the writing and recording of the "Angry Machines" Album, John and Darin also share their thoughts on the album. Make a donation at: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast More metal content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube. Check out "Kicked in the Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darin and John ask and explore the question...is Tony Iommi Black Sabbath? or is Black Sabbath something more? To donate to the podcast visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Darin share their 20 favorite Black Sabbath songs. Donate to support the podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast Visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on Youtube for more Sabbath and metal related content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darin and John discuss Geezer Butler's solo band G//Z/R and their first album "Plastic Planet" https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast More metal and Sabbath talk visit on youtube "Lair of the Alchemist" Also check out "Kicked In The Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Darin discuss Ozzy Osbourne's Seventh studio album "Ozzmosis". To donate to the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast Visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube for more metal and Black Sabbath related content Check out "Kicked in the Teeth:An AC/DC Podcast" on all streaming platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Darin discuss the 1994 Black Sabbath tribute album "Nativity In Black". To donate to the podcast visit www.ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast Visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube for more Black Sabbath and metal related content Please check out John's AC/DC podcast he does with Martin Popoff "Kicked In The Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath 18th and final studio album with Tony Martin "Forbidden". Make a donation at: www.ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast More Black Sabbath and Metal discussions visit on youtube "Lair of the Alchemist" Also check out the AC/DC podcast with John and Martin Popoff called "Kicked In The Teeth: An AC/DC Podcast" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's 17th studio album "Cross Purposes", they also discuss the live album "Cross Purposes Live". Donate to the podcast at: www.ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast For more rock and metal discussion visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.

John and Darin discuss "Strange Highways" from the Dio band.  Featuring new guitarist Tracy G. and bass player Jeff Pilson. For more Sabbath related content visit on youtube "Lair of the Alchemist" To make a donation to the podcast visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast

John and Darin discuss "Dehumanizer", the album that saw the return of Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice. For more Black Sabbath and Metal related discussion visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube. To support the podcast with a donation please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast

Darin and John interview legendary contemporary artist and art director Ernie Cefalu whose company Pacific Eye and Ear worked on the album cover for Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.  For more information on Ernie please visit the links below: www.thefineartofrock.com www.pacificeyeandear.com www.originalalbumcoverart.com  

John and Darin discuss Ozzy's "No More Tears" album as well as the live E.P. "Just Say Ozzy" To support the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast   For more Sabbath and metal related content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's fifteenth studio album "Tyr" If you would like to donate to the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast   For more Black Sabbath and metal related content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.

John and Darin discuss Dio's fifth studio album "Lock Up The Wolves"   If you would like to make a donation to the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast   For more Black Sabbath and metal content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.

Darin and John discuss Bill Ward's first solo album "Ward One: Along The Way". To support the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast   For more Black Sabbath related content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's "Headless Cross", their second album to feature Tony Martin on vocals and first with drummer Cozy Powell. Visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube for more Black Sabbath content. To make a donation to the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast

Darin and John discuss Ozzy's "No Rest For The Wicked", Zakk Wylde's first album with the band. If you would like to make a donation to the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast Also join us on Youtube for our "Sabbath Sunday" series at Lair of the Alchemist.

John and Darin discuss the 1987 Black Sabbath album "The Eternal Idol", the first to feature vocalist Tony Martin. If you would like to donate to support the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast For more Black Sabbath and metal related content visit the Lair of the Alchemist youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LairoftheAlchemist

John and Darin discuss the Dio bands fourth album "Dream Evil" featuring new guitar player Craig Goldy.   For more Black Sabbath related content visit "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube. To support the podcast with a donation please visit:https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast

This month we have a two for one live albums episode, John and Darin discuss the often overlooked and forgotten Dio live album "Intermission" and share their thoughts on the Ozzy Osbourne album "Tribute" released in remembrance of the tragically lost guitar hero Randy Rhoads.

John and Darin discuss Ozzy's fourth solo album "The Ultimate Sin" which featured the hit song "Shot in the Dark". If you would like to support the podcast with a donation please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's twelfth studio album "Seventh Star" featuring Tony Iommi and Glenn Hughes. To make a donation to support the podcast please visit: https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast For more Black Sabbath content visit Lair of the Alchemist on Youtube

John and Darin discuss the Dio album "Sacred Heart".  Featuring songs like the title track and "Rock 'n' Roll Children" the album would be a turning point for the band with the departure of guitarist Vivian Cambell. If you would like to support the podcast please visit the below link and donate whatever you can, any donation goes a long way to help us continue doing what we love, talking Black Sabbath.  Thank you. https://ko-fi.com/intothevoidablacksabbathpodcast

John and Darin discuss the second Dio album "The Last in Line" as well as remember the passing of Ronnie James Dio on the anniversary of his death.

John and Darin discuss Ozzy Osbourne's third studio album "Bark at the Moon".  Featuring new guitarist Jake E. Lee and such songs as "Rock and Roll Rebel", "So Tired" and the title track. 

Darin and John discuss Black Sabbath's eleventh studio album "Born Again" the first and only Sabbath album to feature Ian Gillan on vocals.  The album has become either a cult favorite for many or a mixing disaster for others.  

John and Darin discuss the first album from the Dio band "Holy Diver".  Featuring former Black Sabbath members Ronnie James Dio and Vinnie Appice,  The album would spawn the hit "Rainbow in the Dark" and legendary metal songs like the title track and "Stand Up and Shout".  

Darin and John discuss the first official Black Sabbath live album "Live Evil" and all the drama that surrounded it and eventually led to the departure of Ronnie James Dio and Vinnie Appice.

For this episode John and Darin discuss Ozzy's first live album "Speak of the Devil", filled with a lot of behind the scenes drama and difficulty it's a unique album in Ozzy's history.  

John and Darin discuss this important pivotal moment in Ozzy's history.  As well as discussing the album we touch on some of the controversy around the firing of Lee Kerslake and Bob Daisley as well as the tragic accident that would take guitarist Randy Rhoad's life. 

John and Darin discuss "Mob Rules" featuring legendary songs like "Sign of the Southern Cross", "Falling off the Edge of the World" and the title track.  The last album before Ronnie James Dio would leave until the reunion in the 90s and the first album to feature Vinnie Appice on drums.

For this episode Darin and John discuss Ozzy Osbourne's first solo album "Blizzard of Ozz"

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's "Heaven and Hell" album.  A new chapter begins for the band with the introduction of Ronnie James Dio as the new singer.

John and Darin discuss the final Black Sabbath album to feature all the original members, Never Say Die.

For this episode John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's seventh album  "Technical Ecstasy".  A sometimes forgotten album but one of our favorites. To see a video excerpt from this episode search "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.

Darin and John get into a deep dive discussion on Black Sabbath's 6th studio album "Sabotage"

John and Darin Discuss Black Sabbath's fifth studio album "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath".  Featuring the crushing title track, spooky "Who Are You" and the majestic "Spiral Architect"  Sabbath Bloody Sabbath finds the band experimenting more in the studio and reaching their creative peak.

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's first, kind of official, live album "Live at Last"

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's fourth album "Vol. 4"

John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's third album Master of Reality.

John and Darin have an in depth discussion about Black Sabbath's second album "Paranoid" 

John and Darin have an in depth discussion about the first self titled Black Sabbath album including their early memories of hearing the album for the first time, favorite songs, history surrounding the album, a track by track analysis and a critical look at the albums importance in heavy metal history. 

John and Darin discuss Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio and their history and legacy in Black Sabbath.