Is there a possibility that Black Sabbath will create another album following their much-anticipated final live performance? In a recent interview with Classic Rock, the legendary members of the band shared their thoughts on this intriguing question.

Their monumental farewell concert titled “Back to the Beginning” is approaching rapidly, marking the last occasion the original four members will share the stage together. Despite this, the idea of these iconic musicians recording another album isn’t entirely dismissed, showcasing their enduring passion for music and collaboration.

The last studio album released by Black Sabbath, titled 13, hit the shelves in 2013. The band members have expressed mixed feelings regarding the final product, particularly Tony Iommi, who was not entirely satisfied with the production methods employed by Rick Rubin.

“Some of the tracks had a more vibrant sound when we were rehearsing at my house – they felt more… alive. However, what we produced is what we ended up with. It’s unfortunate that Bill Ward couldn’t participate, but there were challenges,” Iommi reflected on the recording process.

“Initially, I was led to believe that Ozzy Osbourne would be responsible for writing all the lyrics, but Rick Rubin insisted that I take on that task,” Geezer Butler elaborated. “As a result, I modified some of Ozzy’s lyrics and ideas, crafting everything in a frantic rush. I truly value the meaning behind Sabbath’s lyrics, but trying to generate thirteen distinct subjects the night before the recording was overwhelming and stressful.”

The combination of their less-than-ideal experiences while working on that last album, along with the fact that Brad Wilk from Rage Against the Machine filled in on drums instead of Ward, has left the band members somewhat open to the prospect of producing a new project together.

“I have received inquiries about creating another Sabbath album,” Iommi mentioned. “It could turn out great, but I’m hesitant to invest time in writing material like we did last time if it’s going to lead to confusion.”

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“Do I wish we had produced another album? Not particularly, but if there was a genuine desire to create another, I would be open to it. However, it shouldn’t be just for the sake of doing it,” Butler added thoughtfully.

In contrast, Ward is enthusiastic about the prospect of recording again as a group.

“I would genuinely love the opportunity to create another album,” the drummer asserted confidently. “I’m being upfront about that.”

Throughout the years, all four members have engaged in solo musical projects. Osbourne has released two solo albums in the 2020s alone, including Ordinary Man in 2020 and Patient Number 9 in 2022. He has expressed no intention of halting his creative endeavors as long as he remains passionate about the music he produces.

Therefore, it is possible that Osbourne may be interested in participating in a new Black Sabbath album in the future.