What you should know about Geezer Butler’s new supergroup Deadland Ritual
In February 2017, just a year shy of celebrating their 50th anniversary, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath performed their final live show in Birmingham, England, bringing an end to a legendary 49-year touring career. Three of the group's founding members - singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler were present at the emotional gig and a month later, Black Sabbath officially announced that they were disbanding.
“I felt relief that it was all over, that it was done with, that we’d done a good show, and quite sad in a way to think that we’d never do it again," Butler said of the final show. "It really wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be, actually. It just felt right. We’ve been around for 49 years now, and it’s time to call it a day.”
