BLACK SABBATH’s new 13 album has charted #1 in several countries, prompting the band to post a round of thanks. The band’s comments are as follows:
Ozzy Osbourne: “There have been so many amazing highlights in our long career. Thank you to all of our fans for their support and loyalty.”
Tony Iommi: “I thought making #1 in the UK was amazing, now we’ve had our first US #1 as well! Not only that, but it’s made #1 in a stack of other countries, Canada, Germany and so on, again thank you so much.”
Geezer Butler: “I’m absolutely stunned. Thank you all world wide for being the best, and most patient, fans ever.”
13 track listing:
1. End Of The Beginning (8:05)
2. God Is Dead? (8:52)
3. Loner (4:59)
4. Zeitgeist (4:37)
5. Age Of Reason (7:01)
6. Live Forever (4:46)
7. Damaged Soul (7:51)
8. Dear Father (7:20)
The drum tracks on the album were laid down by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE sticksman Brad Wilk following original drummer Bill Ward’s decision to bow out of the reunion.