Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes will be released on July 25 on CD and vinyl via Big Bear Records. Black Sabbath are on the cover of the new issue of Metal Hammer, out now. People have criticized the move because they feel the songs will disproportionately bolster the LP's numbers.

Let the madness begin!” bellowed a mischievous Ozzy Osbourne from his bat-and-skull encrusted throne in front of a sold-out Villa Park in Birmingham, England. The Prince of Darkness had finally taken to the stage after a marathon of legendary metal bands paid homage to his life and work throughout the day for his and Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning concert on Saturday,

Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes features previously unheard tracks, demos and alternative takes from the band's early days, starting out in Birmingham