Geezer Butler Archives
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.
Black Sabbath’s Final Reunion Show to be “The Greatest Heavy Metal Show Ever”
Black Sabbath’s final show is set for July, reuniting Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward for one last time—alongside a massive lineup of metal legends.
2023 Reader Favorite Bassists – #3: Geezer Butler
Geezer Butler wasn’t featured a ton on No Treble in 2023, but the news was huge. As a result, he lands at #3 on this year's reader favorite bassists list.
Geezer Butler Retires
After more than 50 years in the music business, Geezer Butler has retired. The rock and metal pioneer shared the news with Rolling Stone during an interview about his new memoir, “Into The Void.”
Geezer Butler’s Memoir, “Into The Void,” Now Available
After much anticipation, Geezer Butler’s memoir “Into The Void” is now available. The bass legend covers his “birth, Black Sabbath, and beyond” over its 288 pages.