Black Sabbath's 1982 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 86 concerts in 1982

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 31, 1982
Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant
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Poplar Creek Music Theatre Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Aug 29, 1982
Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant Band

The Mob Rules Tour

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Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
Aug 28, 1982
Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant
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Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Aug 27, 1982
Black Sabbath / Exciter
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Landsdowne Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Aug 25, 1982
Rescheduled
Black Sabbath / Exciter / Johnny Van Zant
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Landsdowne Park Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Aug 24, 1982
Black Sabbath
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CNE Grandstand Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aug 22, 1982
Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant

Black Sabbath

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Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Aug 21, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
Aug 17, 1982
Black Sabbath International Amphitheatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 03, 1982
Black Sabbath Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Aug 02, 1982
Black Sabbath Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jun 01, 1982
Black Sabbath Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
May 29, 1982
Black Sabbath Credit Union 1 Arena Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 28, 1982
Black Sabbath Credit Union 1 Arena Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 25, 1982
Black Sabbath / Outlaws

Mob Rules

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Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas, United States
May 23, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena Binghamton, New York, United States
May 22, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Onondaga County War Memorial Syracuse, New York, United States
May 21, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Rochester Community War Memorial Rochester, New York, United States
May 19, 1982
Black Sabbath
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Kingston Armory Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
May 18, 1982
Black Sabbath / Doc Holliday

Mob Rules

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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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Black Sabbath / The Outlaws
Apr 15, 1982
 Inglewood, California, United States
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Black Sabbath / The Outlaws
Apr 15, 1982
 Inglewood, California, United States
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Black Sabbath / The Outlaws
Apr 22, 1982
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Black Sabbath on Feb 26, 1982 [624-small]

Black Sabbath
Feb 26, 1982
 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Black Sabbath on Jan 5, 1982 [041-small]

Black Sabbath
Jan 5, 1982
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant Band on Aug 29, 1982 [691-small]

Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant Band
Aug 29, 1982
 East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
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Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant on Aug 31, 1982 [692-small]

Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant
Aug 31, 1982
 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
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Black Sabbath / Doc Holliday on Feb 25, 1982 [164-small]

Black Sabbath / Doc Holliday
Feb 25, 1982
 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant on Aug 28, 1982 [165-small]

Black Sabbath / Johnny Van Zant
Aug 28, 1982
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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Black Sabbath / Wrabit on Mar 17, 1982 [172-small]

Black Sabbath / Wrabit
Mar 17, 1982
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Black Sabbath / The Outlaws on May 9, 1982 [742-small]

Black Sabbath / The Outlaws
May 9, 1982
 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Black Sabbath / 720 on Jan 3, 1982 [805-small]

Black Sabbath / 720
Jan 3, 1982
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / 720 on Jan 3, 1982 [806-small]

Black Sabbath / 720
Jan 3, 1982
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / The Outlaws on Apr 22, 1982 [225-small]

Black Sabbath / The Outlaws
Apr 22, 1982
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Black Sabbath on Mar 16, 1982 [579-small]

Black Sabbath
Mar 16, 1982
 Springfield, Illinois, United States
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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
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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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