23 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath are a pioneering act when it comes to metal and despite their well-told history, there’s some facts you may still not know about them.

The aura of the band’s albums and stage presence helped shape an entire genre of music.

From their self-titled debut in 1970, Black Sabbath established a dark, ominous sound that would be often imitated but never duplicated for years to come.

Whether it’s Ozzy Osbourne’s vocals, Tony Iommi’s heavily distorted guitar riffs, Geezer Butler’s thudding bass or Bill Ward’s barrage of drums, it all sneaks up on you are you work your way through Black Sabbath’s albums.

Sabbath’s legacy hasn’t been without turmoil as constant lineup changes and disagreements among members have threatened to send everything crumbling to the ground.

The Loudwire staff has assembled a list of 23 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Black Sabbath, charting the band’s eclectic influences and its most turbulent times.

23 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Black Sabbath

Thanks to a career spanning nearly five decades, an estimated 70 million albums sold around the world, and more timeless songs than you can shake a crucifix at, Black Sabbath have certainly earned their standing as the godfathers of heavy metal. But even one of rock’s most notorious and newsworthy bands has its fair share of little-known details in their history, so we set out to compile 23 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Black Sabbath:

Black Sabbath Albums Ranked

We ranked all of the Black Sabbath albums.

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Black Sabbath Songs Ranked Worst to Best (Ozzy Osbourne Era)

The entire Ozzy-fronted Black Sabbath catalog gets ranked, song by song.

Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff

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Felicia Ray Owens
Felicia Ray Owenshttps://feliciarayowens.com

Felicia Ray Owens is a media founder, cultural strategist, and civic advocate who creates platforms where power meets lived truth. As the voice behind C4: Coffee. Cocktails. Culture. Conversation and the founder of FROUSA Media, she uses storytelling, public dialogue, and organizing to spotlight the issues that matter most—locally and nationally.

A longtime advocate for community wellness and political engagement, Felicia brings experience as a former Precinct Chair and former Chief Communications Officer of Indivisible Hill Country. Her work bridges culture, activism, and healing through curated spaces designed to inspire real change.

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