Geezer Butler Archives
Geezer Butler Revisits Black Sabbath Classics on New All-Star Charity Album, “Sound & Vision Live”
Geezer Butler performs Black Sabbath classics with Corey Taylor, Glenn Hughes, Nuno Bettencourt and more on the new "Sound & Vision Live" album.
Geezer Butler Sounds Absolutely Colossal With Heaven & Hell at Wacken 2009
Heaven & Hell sound absolutely massive at Wacken 2009, with Geezer Butler’s Lakland PJ bass anchoring a nearly 90 minute set from metal’s true godfathers.
Tony Iommi Recruits Becky Baldwin for First Solo Album in 21 Years
Tony Iommi announces "From the Dark," his first solo album in 21 years, featuring Mercyful Fate bassist Becky Baldwin and vocalist Jorn Lande throughout.
Ashdown Unveils the Limited-Edition Geezer Butler Combo of Doom
Ashdown has unveiled the Geezer Butler Combo of Doom, a UK-built 200-watt bass combo limited to just 70 units worldwide.
No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists: Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Reaches #3
Geezer Butler reaches No. 3 on No Treble’s 2025 Reader Favorite Bassists list following Black Sabbath’s final performance and deep dives into his gear.
Ashdown Teams with Reverb to Sell Geezer Butler-Signed Amps, Unveil “Cab of Doom”
Fifteen Ashdown Head of Doom amps signed by Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler will hit Reverb, alongside new UK-built signature cabinets.
Terry Welty on Building Geezer Butler’s Wall of Bass and Saving Jeff Pilson’s Flying Fender
Bass tech Terry Welty opens up about life on tour with Geezer Butler and Jeff Pilson, revealing custom gear builds and unforgettable moments.
Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Concert with Black Sabbath Became His Final Curtain Call
Ozzy and Black Sabbath played their last live sets in Birmingham. The farewell concert was also Ozzy’s final performance before his passing.
Ozzy Osbourne: The Prince of Darkness and the Bassists Who Backed Him
The Prince of Darkness is gone. Ozzy Osbourne's career spanned decades and featured some of the most iconic bassists in rock history.
Geezer Butler’s Thunderous Bass Drives Black Sabbath’s Farewell “Back to the Beginning”
Geezer Butler powers Sabbath’s farewell with a custom Ashdown rig, delivering massive tone and classic lines in their final Birmingham show.
Inside Geezer Butler’s Thunderous Bass Rig at Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning”
Go inside Geezer Butler’s 2,400-watt bass rig for Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” — a historic send-off with thunderous tone and custom gear.
Black Sabbath’s Final Concert, “Back to the Beginning,” to Stream Live July 5th
Geezer Butler reunites with Black Sabbath’s original lineup for their final show, “Back to the Beginning,” streaming live from Birmingham on July 5.