Black Sabbath Announce New Album Title '13'

Black Sabbath Announce New Album Title '13'-

Black Sabbath has announced that their newalbum will be titled '13,' according to NME.

The new album will be the first from the heavy-metal pioneerssince 1978's 'Never Say Die!' album which marked the lasttime Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommiand Geezer Butler recorded together.

Back in November, Tony Iommi revealed to The Guardian that the final album will feature 15 trackssaying:

'We've written the 15 songs and we've played them all, but now atthe moment we're recording them. We're about six tracks in at themoment.'

The come-back record has been primarily recorded in Los Angeleswith producer Rick Rubin (JohnnyCash, Metallica, System Of ADown) and also features Rage Against TheMachine's Brad Wilk, who replacesBill Ward on drums.

In related news Black Sabbath have also revealedthat in advance of their new album release, the band will performin Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

Black Sabbath Tour Dates

Auckland Vector Arena (April 20, 22)
Brisbane Entertainment Centre (25)
Sydney All Phones Arena (27)
Melbourne Rod Laver Arena (29, May 1)
Perth Arena (4)
Ozzfest, Tokyo (12)