Black Sabbath's 1978 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 had 106 concerts in 1978

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 11, 1978
Black Sabbath
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Tingley Coliseum, Expo New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Dec 10, 1978
Black Sabbath
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University of New Mexico, Johnson Gym Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Dec 08, 1978
Black Sabbath / Richard T. Bear
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El Paso County Coliseum El Paso, Texas, United States
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Dec 07, 1978
Black Sabbath / Head East

Never Say Die Tour

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Taylor County Coliseum Abilene, Texas, United States
Dec 05, 1978
Black Sabbath / Head East / Ramones
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Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Dec 04, 1978
Black Sabbath / Ramones
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Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Dec 03, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
Dec 02, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen

Black Sabbath

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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
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Dec 01, 1978
Black Sabbath Swing Auditorium San Bernardino, California, United States
Nov 29, 1978
Black Sabbath

Never Say Die

Dee Events Center Ogden, Utah, United States
Nov 28, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
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Nov 26, 1978
Black Sabbath
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Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas, United States
Nov 25, 1978
Black Sabbath
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Dallas Convention Center Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Nov 24, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen

Never Say Die

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HemisFair Arena San Antonio, Texas, United States
Nov 23, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas, United States
Nov 22, 1978
Black Sabbath
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Memorial Coliseum of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Nov 20, 1978
Black Sabbath
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Myriad Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Nov 19, 1978
Van Halen / Black Sabbath

1978 World Tour

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Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas, United States
Nov 18, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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Chaparral Center, Midland Collage Midland, Texas, United States
Nov 17, 1978
Black Sabbath
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Austin Municipal Auditorium Austin, Texas, United States

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Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Aug 29, 1978
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Jun 11, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Boston / Black Sabbath / Van Halen / Sammy Hagar / Richie Lecea
Sep 23, 1978
 Anaheim, California, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Nov 11, 1978 [496-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Nov 11, 1978
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Nov 11, 1978 [498-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Nov 11, 1978
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Sep 27, 1978 [815-small]

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Sep 27, 1978
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on May 26, 1978 [069-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
May 26, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on May 26, 1978 [070-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
May 26, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on May 26, 1978 [071-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
May 26, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on May 26, 1978 [072-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
May 26, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Sep 16, 1978 [912-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Sep 16, 1978
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Van Halen / Black Sabbath on Sep 16, 1978 [697-small]

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Sep 16, 1978
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Sep 8, 1978 [852-small]

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Sep 8, 1978
 Niagara Falls, New York, United States
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Black Sabbath on Nov 25, 1978 [147-small]

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Nov 25, 1978
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Jun 11, 1978 [492-small]

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Jun 11, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Metal
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
British
Blues Rock
UK
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
English
Alternative Metal
Stoner Rock
Doom Metal
England
Heavy
Traditional Doom Metal
Birmingham
UK Doom Metal
Birmingham Metal
Proto Doom
Heavy Blues
Black Sabbath
Ominous
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Latest Setlist (07/05/2025):

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

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Concerts Per Year:

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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