Black Sabbath's 1983 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 82 concerts in 1983

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 30, 1983
Black Sabbath
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El Paso, Texas, United States
Nov 29, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot

Born Again Tour 1983-1984

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Tingley Coliseum, Expo New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Nov 27, 1983
Black Sabbath
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Tucson Convention Center Tucson, Arizona, United States
Nov 26, 1983
Black Sabbath
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Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nov 25, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot

Black Sabbath/Quiet Riot

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Aladdin Theatre Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 23, 1983
Black Sabbath
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Reno, Nevada, United States
Nov 22, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot The Salt Palace Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Nov 20, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot
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The Met Center Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Nov 19, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot

Black Sabbath Born Again

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Dane County Coliseum Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Nov 18, 1983
Quiet Riot / BLACK SABBATH

Metal Health Tour &Born Again Tour

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UIC Pavilion Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Nov 16, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot

Born Again Tour

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Brown County Arena Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Nov 15, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot

Black Sabbath Born Again Tour

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Metro Centre Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Nov 14, 1983
Caramba / Black Sabbath
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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Nov 13, 1983
Black Sabbath
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Nov 12, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot
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Public Hall Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nov 11, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot

Born Again Tour

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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Nov 10, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nov 09, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot

Born Again

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Rochester Community War Memorial Rochester, New York, United States
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Nov 08, 1983
Black Sabbath
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New Haven Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Nov 06, 1983
Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot

Black Sabbath - Born Again Tour/Quiet Riot - Metal Health Tour

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Cumberland County Civic Center Portland, Maine, United States

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Black Sabbath / Diamond Head / Acid
Oct 1, 1983
 Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
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Black Sabbath / Nazareth
Oct 21, 1983
 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot on Nov 11, 1983 [247-small]

Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot
Nov 11, 1983
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Black Sabbath on Oct 21, 1983 [145-small]

Black Sabbath
Oct 21, 1983
 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Black Sabbath on Oct 21, 1983 [215-small]

Black Sabbath
Oct 21, 1983
 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Stevie Ray Vaughan Photo posted by David Rowe in Reading Rock Festival (in the 70's, 80's, 90's) Facebook group, Reading Rock Festival 1983 on Aug 26, 1983 [918-small]

Stevie Ray Vaughan Photo posted by David Rowe in Reading Rock Festival (in the 70's, 80's, 90's) Facebook group

Reading Rock Festival 1983
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot on Oct 27, 1983 [726-small]

Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot
Oct 27, 1983
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot on Oct 27, 1983 [830-small]

Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot
Oct 27, 1983
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Reading Rock Festival on Aug 26, 1983 [472-small]

Reading Rock Festival
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Rock Festival on Aug 26, 1983 [473-small]

Reading Rock Festival
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot on Nov 2, 1983 [258-small]

Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot
Nov 2, 1983
 Landover, Maryland, United States
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Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot on Oct 29, 1983 [834-small]

Black Sabbath / Quiet Riot
Oct 29, 1983
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Man Photo posted by Vincent Wood in Reading Rock Festival (in the 70's, 80's, 90's) Facebook group, Reading Rock Festival 1983 on Aug 26, 1983 [565-small]

Man Photo posted by Vincent Wood in Reading Rock Festival (in the 70's, 80's, 90's) Facebook group

Reading Rock Festival 1983
Aug 26 - 28, 1983
 Reading, 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
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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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