BECKY BALDWIN, bassist on TONY IOMMI's new solo album: “I am so proud to be a part of this”
30-07-2026
Becky Baldwin has commented on her appearance on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi‘s upcoming solo album, “From The Dark”.
The 35-year-old Baldwin, who is best known as a recent addition to Danish metal veterans MERCYFUL FATE is joined on “From The Dark” by Iommi, drummer Karl Brazil, who has worked with pop icons Robbie Williams and James Blunt, and Norwegian singer Jorn Lande.
Becky took to her social media to share a photo of her with Iommi, and she included the following message: “It’s been tough keeping this quiet, but I’m sure that now most of you have now seen this news!
“I’ve been working on an album with the creator of heavy metal, the riffmaster himself, Mr @tonyiommi … And yesterday, we dropped the first single from that album, finally unleashing the brand new line up that also features the brilliant @brazil.karl on drums and the absolutely mind blowing vocal talent of @jornofficialmusic . The single ‘World Alone’ can be streamed now, and pre-orders for both this single on 7″ vinyl and the album ‘From The Dark’ are now live.
“This photo was taken at the end of our first recording session, on the day we met. I still couldn’t believe that this great honour could be real, and I was so nervous recording in front of Tony on his song with no preparation, that I was sure they’d look for another bass player once I left the room. I asked ‘Could we get a quick photo together, in case I never see you again?’ Tony just laughed and said ‘You’ll be back here in two weeks for the next session!’ But he granted my request. And I still didn’t really believe him.
“But fast forward 8 months and here we are, the nerves faded and I did get to record the rest of the bass tracks for Tony‘s incredible album. I am so proud to be a part of this, and we’re so thrilled with the results working with producer @mikeexeter . I’ve heard the final mixes, I know the rest of the album is coming out in October. I have to believe it’s all real now.
“Thank you everyone for the hundreds of excited messages yesterday while we celebrated the ‘World Alone’ single. Thank you Tony, the band and team for your amazing work and keeping this story of heavy metal greatness going, with humble authenticity, devotion and respect.”
In a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Iommi stated about Baldwin: “Becky lives in Birmingham, and she’s a really good player. And she’s certainly a fan of Geezer (Butler, BLACK SABBATH‘s bassist), and she plays in Geezer‘s style. And that’s what I wanted. She’s really good.”
Asked if he had considered working with Geezer on this album, Tony said: “I wanted him to play on this album, but he couldn’t do it. He’s doing his own album, I think. Or at the time, something happened there, so he couldn’t come to England. I wanted to get it done and finally get it out, really. Because Becky‘s, as I say, a fan of Geezer, and she plays in that style, I though let’s give it a try. And she was good.”
BMG has announced the worldwide release of the brand-new album from legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, titled “From The Dark”. Heralded by the first single “World Alone”, which received its premiere at a special global streaming event hosted in Iommi’s hometown of Birmingham.
Watch “World Alone” below.
“From The Dark” sees Tony Iommi joined throughout by Jorn Lande, who shares writing credits on all songs, as well as bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil. Co-produced by Tony and Mike Exeter, his longtime creative partner, co-writer, producer and audio engineer, the sound is crystalline, vibrant and enormous, engulfing the listener in a state-of-the-art sonic experience that is as contemporary as it is timeless.
Iommi says: “It’s an album we’ve really enjoyed making. We’re not trying to prove anything — it’s a great album, it rocks!”
Jorn Lande has commented on his collaboration with Tony Iommi on the BLACK SABBATH guitarist’s upcoming solo album, “From The Dark”.
The Norwegian singer is credited as co-writer on all of the LP’s eight tracks, and is joined on the album by Iommi, drummer Karl Brazil, who has worked with pop icons Robbie Williams and James Blunt, and U.K.-based bassist Becky Baldwin, best known as a recent addition to Danish metal veterans MERCYFUL FATE.
Earlier today (Wednesday, July 29),Lande took to his social media to write: “Finally the cat is out of the bag!!
“After nearly 2 years in the making, I’m extremely happy to see my friend Tony‘s solo album ‘From The Dark’ hitting the stores!
“I am extremely proud to have been co-writing and singing on this album!
“Thank you my friend, for the challenge and experience, it is an absolute honour to work with you!
“A big thank you to producer Mike Exeter, for baring over with my pickiness and bringing out the best in me, and to Ben and Ralph Baker for navigating everything brilliantly!
“I also want to give praise to our fellow musicians on the album, Becky Baldwin (MERCYFUL FATE) and Karl Brazil (Robbie Williams),you guys nailed it and better players can’t be found!
“All songs are written and composed by the Striking Viking and the most powerful and legendary Brummie in existence!
“I am humbled and very grateful for having the opportunity to put my mark on this great album, for a rock singer it can’t get more significant than this!
“First single and video ‘World Alone’ out now, hope you all like it as much as we do, be prepared to rock!”
“From The Dark” will be available in several deluxe vinyl and CD formats. The double LP edition will be manufactured in four colors, available from different retailers. Cut at 45rpm on double vinyl for optimum dynamic range the deluxe, gatefold package is premium black card with a die cut of Tony‘s signature cross, that holds beneath a suitably dark and detailed, illustrative journey across the album. Part visible when in situ and with the full image revealing as the inner sleeve is drawn out. There will also be a CD Amazon exclusive that also has the same die cut sleeve and a deluxe 32-page CD media book edition that includes two bonus tracks.
Deluxe CD
01. Over The Violent Sun
02. Black Times
03. World Alone
04. Beyond The Dead
05. Stormwatcher
06. Death Wake
07. Return Of The Arbalist
08. Legacy
09. Scent Of Dark (exclusive bonus track)
10. Deified (extended version) (exclusive bonus track)
Vinyl
Side A
01. Over The Violent Sun
02. Black Times
Side B
01. World Alone
02. Beyond The Dead
Side C
01. Stormwatcher
02. Death Wake
Side D
01. Return Of The Arbalist
02. Legacy
Lande previously performed with Iommi and other surviving HEAVEN & HELL members Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice at a very special tribute to their fallen bandmate, Ronnie James Dio, at the 2010 High Voltage festival at Victoria Park in London, England. The musicians were also joined by legendary former DEEP PURPLE vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes.
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