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Zakk Sabbath Tour Dates!!

ZAKK SABBATH, the electrifying BLACK SABBATH tribute band led by the legendary Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE), has just dropped a bombshell for heavy metal fans: the release of "Greatest Riffs", a digital collection celebrating the titans of heavy metal—BLACK SABBATH and their iconic guitarist, Tony Iommi. Featuring Wylde on guitar and vocals, Robert "Blasko" Nicholson (OZZY OSBOURNE, ROB ZOMBIE) on bass, and Joey Castillo (DANZIG, QUEEN OF THE STONE AGE) on drums, this release is a must-have for anyone who loves blistering riffs and crushing anthems.

Since their formation in 2014, ZAKK SABBATH has been breathing new life into the classics through explosive performances. Now, for the first time, fans can enjoy "Greatest Riffs" on all major streaming platforms, featuring handpicked tracks from their albums "Vertigo" and "Doomed Forever Forever Doomed", previously available only in physical formats.

To celebrate this monumental release, ZAKK SABBATH is hitting the road on the "King of the Monstours" U.S. tour! This 30-city powerhouse trek will be headlined by ZAKK SABBATH, with support from fellow rock gods ZOSO (LED ZEPPELIN tribute) and THE IRON MAIDENS (all-female IRON MAIDEN tribute). Prepare yourself for a sonic onslaught that pays homage to the bands that birthed heavy metal.

Zakk Wylde himself adds a personal touch, saying: "I was asked to name five essential things that make life great: 1. Great Friend, 2. Great Pizza, 3. BLACK SABBATH, 4. LED ZEPPELIN, 5. IRON MAIDEN."

"Greatest Riffs" tracklisting:
1. The Wizard
2. N.I.B.
3. Iron Man
4. Fairies Wear Boots
5. War Pigs
6. Sweet Leaf
7. Into The Void
8. Solitude

Catch ZAKK SABBATH live on the "King Of The Monstours" tour and prepare to be blown away by the timeless power of metal. Full tour dates are listed below, with John "JD" DeServio (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY) stepping in on bass for the tour. Don’t miss this epic celebration of the heaviest riffs in rock history!

Tour Dates:

  • Dec. 01 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
  • Dec. 02 - Ventura, CA @ The Majestic Ventura Theater
  • Dec. 04 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
  • Dec. 05 - Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium
  • Dec. 06 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
  • Dec. 08 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
  • Dec. 09 - Omaha, NE @ The Admiral
  • Dec. 10 - Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
  • Dec. 12 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
  • Dec. 13 - Fort Worth, TX @ Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall
  • Dec. 14 - Little Rock, AR @ The Hall
  • Dec. 15 - New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore New Orleans
  • Dec. 17 - Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
  • Dec. 18 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart's
  • Dec. 19 - Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
  • Dec. 20 - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
  • Dec. 27 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
  • Dec. 28 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
  • Dec. 29 - Wilmington, DE @ The Queen
  • Dec. 30 - Albany, NY @ Empire Live
  • Dec. 31 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
  • Jan. 02 - Portland, ME @ State Theatre
  • Jan. 03 - Providence, RI @ The Strand
  • Jan. 04 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
  • Jan. 05 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo RiverWorks
  • Jan. 07 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
  • Jan. 09 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
  • Jan. 10 - East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt
  • Jan. 11 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's
  • Jan. 12 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

Don’t miss your chance to witness ZAKK SABBATH shred their way across the country with crushing renditions of BLACK SABBATH's most iconic hits. From the bone-rattling power of “War Pigs” to the haunting depths of “Into the Void,” this tour promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of heavy metal history. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Zakk Wylde's fiery guitar work or just discovering the magic of Tony Iommi's legendary riffs, the "King of the Monstours" tour will deliver a night of headbanging, soul-stirring, and downright epic performances.

Get your tickets now before they sell out, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the greatest riffs that defined a genre!

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- Why “No Exceptions” represents the band’s collaborative approach.

- How Bruce Soord’s singing voice has evolved.

- Why touring America is becoming increasingly expensive.

- Why Soord wants fans supporting independent record stores.

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