How many Black Sabbath releases are on Riffiter?

63 releases are catalogued, spanning 1970 to 2026.

When was Black Sabbath formed?

Black Sabbath formed in 1969, in Birmingham, England.

What genre is Black Sabbath?

Black Sabbath is catalogued under Heavy Metal.

What is the most recent Black Sabbath release on Riffiter?

War Pigs / Luke's Wall (Remastered 2012), released in 2026.

What awards has Black Sabbath won?

Black Sabbath has 4 award wins on record, including Grammy Awards (3×), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1×).

Artist

Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath is a heavy metal artist from Birmingham, England formed in 1969. 63 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Heavy Metal · Birmingham, England · Best heavy metal albums

63
Releases: 1970–2026
Active years: 1969
Formed

Discography

40

Singles & EPs

23

Honors

4

×3
Grammy Awards
- 2019 · Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2014
- 2000
×1
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- 2006

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About

Black Sabbath were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. The band helped define the genre with releases such as Black Sabbath (1970), Paranoid (1970) and Master of Reality (1971). The band had multiple line-up changes following Osbourne's departure in 1979 and Iommi is the only constant member throughout their history. After previous iterations of the group – the Polka Tulk Blues Band and Earth – the band settled on the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. Signing to Philips Records in November 1969, they released their first single, "Evil Woman", in January 1970, and their debut album, Black Sabbath, was released the following month. Though it received a negative critical response, the album was a commercial success, leading to a follow-up record, Paranoid, later that year. The band's popularity grew, and by 1973's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, critics were starting to respond favourably. Osbourne's excessive substance abuse led to h…

Black Sabbath in brief

How many Black Sabbath releases are on Riffiter?: 63 releases are catalogued, spanning 1970 to 2026.
When was Black Sabbath formed?: Black Sabbath formed in 1969, in Birmingham, England.
What genre is Black Sabbath?: Black Sabbath is catalogued under Heavy Metal.
What is the most recent Black Sabbath release on Riffiter?: War Pigs / Luke's Wall (Remastered 2012), released in 2026.
What awards has Black Sabbath won?: Black Sabbath has 4 award wins on record, including Grammy Awards (3×), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1×).