Black Sabbath Concert History

Black Sabbath were an English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. The band initially performed under the names Polka Tulk Blues Band and later Earth, before adopting the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They became known for lyrical themes influenced by horror and the occult, as well as for the use of down-tuned guitars. Their first three albums, "Black Sabbath" and "Paranoid" (both 1970)...

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Black Sabbath Tours & Concerts (Page 59)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 12, 1982
Black Sabbath / The Outlaws
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Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Apr 11, 1982
Rescheduled
Black Sabbath Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Apr 10, 1982
Black Sabbath / The Outlaws

Mob Rules Tour

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Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Apr 09, 1982
Black Sabbath / The Outlaws

Mob Rules / Los Hombres Malo

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San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
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Mar 22, 1982
Black Sabbath

Mob Rules

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Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Mar 21, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Henry Levitt Arena, Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas, United States
Mar 20, 1982
Black Sabbath / Wrabit
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Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Mar 19, 1982
Black Sabbath

"Mob Rules" Tour

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Omaha Civic Auditorium Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Mar 17, 1982
Black Sabbath / Wrabit
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The Checkerdome St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Mar 16, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Praire Capital Convention Center Springfield, Illinois, United States
Mar 15, 1982
Black Sabbath / Wrabit
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Five Seasons Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Mar 13, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Metropolitan Sports Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Mar 12, 1982
Black Sabbath / Blue Oyster Cult

Black & Blue Tour

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Dane County Coliseum Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 10, 1982
Black Sabbath / Wrabit
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Brown County Arena Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 09, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Louisville Gardens Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Mar 08, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Dow Event Center Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mar 07, 1982
Black Sabbath / Wrabit
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Hara Arena Trotwood, Ohio, United States
Mar 06, 1982
Black Sabbath / Wrabit

Mob Rules

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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mar 04, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Boston Garden Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 03, 1982
Black Sabbath / Cozy Powell
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Royal Farms Arena Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Black Sabbath / Nutz on Mar 10, 1977 [833-small]

Black Sabbath / Nutz
Mar 10, 1977
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Black Sabbath on Oct 10, 1975 [831-small]

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Oct 10, 1975
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath on Oct 10, 1975 [830-small]

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 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Freedom / Curved Air on Jan 11, 1971 [825-small]

Black Sabbath / Freedom / Curved Air
Jan 11, 1971
 Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Jun 5, 1978 [822-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Jun 5, 1978
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Family / Chicken Shack / Black Sabbath on Jun 5, 1971 [815-small]

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Jun 5, 1971
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats on Dec 18, 2013 [489-small]

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Dec 18, 2013
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Black Sabbath / Rival Sons on Jan 22, 2017 [485-small]

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  1. Sabbra Cadabra
  2. War Pigs
  3. N.I.B.
  4. Iron Man
  5. Paranoid

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2025 3 concerts
2022 2 concerts
2021 3 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 1 concert
2017 16 concerts
2016 95 concerts
2015 3 concerts
2014 33 concerts
2013 68 concerts
2012 13 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 1 concert
2008 14 concerts
2007 77 concerts
2005 47 concerts
2004 29 concerts
2001 37 concerts
2000 1 concert
1999 76 concerts
1998 20 concerts
1997 28 concerts
1996 1 concert
1995 94 concerts
1994 74 concerts
1992 63 concerts
1991 1 concert
1990 53 concerts
1989 63 concerts
1988 1 concert
1987 22 concerts
1986 49 concerts
1985 1 concert
1984 32 concerts
1983 82 concerts
1982 86 concerts
1981 48 concerts
1980 157 concerts
1978 106 concerts
1977 88 concerts
1976 47 concerts
1975 81 concerts
1974 57 concerts
1973 39 concerts
1972 85 concerts
1971 188 concerts
1970 196 concerts
1969 82 concerts
1968 20 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Aug 07, 2025

Hey fellow Sabbath fans,

I’m trying to track down more info about an epic moment that happened during Ozzfest on June 24, 1997 at Mile High Stadium in Denver.

During Black Sabbath’s performance of “War Pigs,” right when Ozzy sang “Satan laughing spreads his wings” and threw his arms in the air, a bolt of lightning struck—lighting up the sky and sending the crowd into a frenzy. I remember hearing it was caught on camera and even mentioned in a local newspaper (Rocky Mountain News or Denver Post), but I haven’t been able to find any footage or articles.

If you were there:

Do you remember that moment?

Did you see it happen?

Do you have any photos, video, or clippings from the show?

Was it ever shown on TV or published in the paper?

This moment has become part of Sabbath legend, and I’d love to help preserve it properly. Any memories or leads would be amazing!

Rock on 🤘

Jul 24, 2025

Black Sabbath did not show up for this gig.

Dec 02, 2020

Original line up, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry "Gezzer" Butler, Bill Ward

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