Tony Martin Talks about Black Sabbath, The Anno Domini Box Set & What Might Happen Next!

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Now Spinning Magazine with Phil Aston

Ай бұрын

Tony Martin talks about Black Sabbath, The Anno Domini Box Set and What Might Happen Next!
Could there be another box set including Cross Purposes Live?
Tony answers questions about the contents of Box Set, the difficulties in getting this together and how overjoyed he is to see these fantastic albums released again. We cover each album in turn, Headless Cross, TYR, Cross Purposes, Forbidden (The Remix) and the DIO interlude.
We also talk about why Eternal Idol and Cross Purposes Live were not included.
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@ThemFuzzyMonsters Ай бұрын

Ozzy is always so angry and petty, Dio was always so demeaning toward the other singers. Tony comes across so genuine and positive despite all the grief and the politics. I love it. Well deserved recognition.

@thomaswilley429 Ай бұрын

Tony Martin has to be one of the most humble people in all of Metal. There is no diva bullshit with him . He is a real guy. It's awesome to see

@mrsmith7939 Ай бұрын

"Chaotic mess".... a nice summary of how Sabbath seemed from mid 80s to 90s!

@Iainmaclennan70 Ай бұрын

I am so so pleased for Tony Martin! This box set will now give this era of the band the recognition they should have had!. Tony Martin is one of the greatest vocalists and lyricists of the band ever! Thank you Phil for once again giving another wonderful interview and for giving Tony Martin the spotlight he deserves!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching- Phil

@AndDeathForAll82 Ай бұрын

It’s absolutely amazing! Each album sounds stellar, and ‘Forbidden’ now sounds like a full-fledged Sabbath record! I almost punched my damn ceiling as “Odin’s Court” transitioned into “Valhalla” on ‘Tyr’. Just unbelievable stuff! Tony, you’re a true gentleman, and I’m happy that your era is being but into the spotlight it has always deserved! The fact that BMG is struggling to keep up with demand is the truest example of the quality on display here.

@benedictdonald4338 Ай бұрын

Phil is great. He lets the musicians speak without interruption. That egomaniac Eddie Trunk could learn a thing, or two.

@robertpottle5427 21 күн бұрын

I agree......Some of those interviewers on other channels are full of themselves and some of them keep needlessly swearing too. Phil has a nice calm manner and lets the interviewee talk properly. Keep the show's coming Phil.

@RltchieI Ай бұрын

It’s sad that some people feel so insecure that they would rob the fans of the chance of new releases from the vaults of this era.

@kenfrederick6223 Ай бұрын

Awesome interview. Tony is one of the most underrated vocalists in metal. 🎤

@HeinzSchweizer Ай бұрын

I ordered the LP- and CD-boxset right now because of THIS fantastic interview!! What a great and honest guy Mr. Tony Martin is!!! THANKS for this!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 enjoy 😊

@JADM6700 Ай бұрын

Excellent interview and discussion! Congrats to Tony Martin, Tony Iommi, Neil Murray, Geezer Butler, Bobby Rondinelli, Laurence Cottle, and in memory of the late Cozy Powell and Geoff Nichols, on this fantastic music from Black Sabbath’s history finally coming back to life re-released, remastered, remixed above expectations! Thank you to all that made it finally happen, long overdue and then some! Just received the CD Box Set and heard some of it, thank you so much for putting a huge smile on my face ! Inmop., one of the best redo’s of previously released material ever! Long live the amazing legacy of the band Black Sabbath, Cheers! 🎤🎸🎸🥁🎹😈👍🏻🔥

@stephenscicluna5216 Ай бұрын

What an interview! Thanks Phil! Black Sabbath means different things to different fans - The Ozzy fans, the Dio fans. Bands have replaced musicians many times, but changing singers is always tricky. Having said that...and I really hope Tony Martin sees this...Tony Martin gave the kiss of life to the band in 1987. If it weren't for Tony Martin, his enthusiasm (not to mention his great talent) Sabbath would have been long defunct. The 1987-1995 era kept the creative credibility of the band intact with a string of great albums during times which weren't the kindest to bands like Sabbath. Tony Martin surely deserves so much credit in the Sabbath world and in the annals of rock music. Thanks Tony!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Totally agree and thank you for watching - Phil :)

@justsomedude5727 Ай бұрын

I don't think Martin is the only one frustrated with half of his career being erased, coincidentially Ozzy stirs up reunion drama again and Iommi basically brushes it off and keeps promoting the Martin era on his and the offical Sabbath channel.

@AndDeathForAll82 Ай бұрын

Good! It’s about time he prioritizes this era. I honestly think Ozzy only mentioned it to steal the hype away from this box set. The timing is way too perfect. He has historically ALWAYS disrespected every other era of Sabbath, just like Dio did.

@Dibbdroid Ай бұрын

Great to hear Tony so enthused, he deserves more plaudits for his part in Black Sabbath. The albums are worthy additions to any rockers record collection. Hoping Tony is going to pop up at the Cozy Powell Birthday Bash this December.

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching - Phil

@AndDeathForAll82 Ай бұрын

He’s the only one of the three vocalists who recorded more than one Sabbath album that has never talked crap about the other eras.

@griphfunk Ай бұрын

Great interview, Phil. Mr. Martin seems like a really laid-back guy. I'm excited to get the box set tomorrow and re discover this era of Sabbath!

@neilbower9052 Ай бұрын

Tony Martin's solo stuff is pretty damn good as well, especially Thorns from 2022.

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Totally agree 👍

@mahogany174 18 күн бұрын

How refreshing for a lead singer to be so humble and honest. Also a great singer and nice guy to boot. I was guilty of turning my back on Sabbath in the nineties because of the revolving door approach to band members. I have recently been seeking out the Tony Martin albums which hasn’t been easy but worthwhile. Good interview, thanks Phil (and Tony of course)

@flaviopitanga65 Ай бұрын

Tony Martin is so underrated. Fantastic singer ❤

@thewurm9177 Ай бұрын

Yaaasss, more death!! What a wonderful interview Phil, major kudos to you. Tony Martin really seems like such a great guy - humble, gracious and aware of his place in Sabbath's history. So very happy for him and for those of us who have been waiting to hear this cool period of Black Sabbath

@donsmore Ай бұрын

As a Black Sabbath fan, I bought all the Tony Martin era albums. I always enjoyed them. Excellent singer and I would love for the two Tonys to collaborate on one more album. Was just listening to the remixed Forbidden today!

@paistefever Ай бұрын

My favorite Black Sabbath line-up after Dio. Forbidden is probably my number 1 off that line-up and Headless Cross is the 2nd. I REALLY loved Forbidden when it came out. And I still do. I just couldn't believe that in 1995 Black Sabbath sounded like a modern band, and not just an old band with a modern production. RIP Cozy Powell

@metalzonemt-2 Ай бұрын

TYR= Son of Odin= Thor!💡🤯

@thomasmandeno2776 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this fantastic interview Phil. Great to hear about the possibility of a release of Cross Purposes Live. With the renewed interested in the era, I believe this will happen. Hopefully also a vinyl release of the Eternal Idol.

@GordonHeaney Ай бұрын

It's such a shame that the "Eddie Tapes" and all these unreleased tracks are available but legal wranglings stops us from every hearing them. They would have been amazing bonus tracks for this box set.

@Nephilim-81 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Phil! You’ve shed so much light on the wonderful personality of the man himself, Tony Martin. Brilliant conversation. ❤

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@unofficiallysteele2633 Ай бұрын

Fab interview and its great Tony is getting long over due and well deserved recognition I saw him live with Sabbath on both Headless Cross and TYR tours and was at Hammy O again for the Cross Purposes live taping they were all fantastic shows and Im loving the box set! I never even bought Forbidden back in 95 but boy this new version is incredible, all hail Tony “The Cat” Martin!

@LoveoneanotherasIhavelovedyou Ай бұрын

Tony really enjoyed listening to the conversation your great singer and a humble guy .I first heard you on the Eternal Idol album and then the Forcefield album "The Talisman" and the Mario Parga Song" Spirit of the Night".I will have to look for your solo album now,Thanks Phil enjoyed the interview and received the box set today.TYR was always my favorite out of the bunch,maybe because it had a viking feel to it.

@jasonjones8178 Ай бұрын

I saw black Sabbath in 1994 in with tony Martin good singer

@benedictdonald4338 Ай бұрын

Been a fan of Tony’s since first hearing most of “Eternal Idol” when Aired in early 1988 on an American radio show. Was Instantly hooked on this version of the almighty Sabbath.

@bass69player Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed the Martin era of Sabbath and was honored to see them perform live twice during that time frame. Can't wait to receive my box set!!

@DarkVegetaman Ай бұрын

Listened to Forbidden twice today. It is wild it sounds like a brand new album and I was very familiar with the original mix. Alternate takes and so much cleaner and you can really make out all instruments including Cozy and Martin and Iommi and Murray. Great interview, and glad for the Tony Martin era to finally get some more recognition!

@michaelivan9066 Ай бұрын

Just listened to all 4 vinyl records and I’m so happy to have them all remastered and the remixed version of Forbidden is a huge improvement.

@anthonyferguson4102 Ай бұрын

Phil thank you fantastic interview I love the Tony Martin years this man never gets the credit he deserves a fantastic vocalist and human being I received my box set yesterday of this fabulous set it is simply amazing and finally we have these great LP’s at our fingertips again keep up the great work you do Phil love this channel and I take your word on every box set you review it matters to me thanks and and you have not been wrong yet on these fantastic sets cheers -- Anthony ( queens New York City )

@Soedel.Deluex Ай бұрын

Just bought the CD boxset! Excellent and very interesting interview as always!

@hajosteffen1793 Ай бұрын

Great to have Tony here on your channel. Nice and authentic guy! BTW.: just received my box set, and, as you said in your last review: A really great set - worth any single Euro.

@ralfwalter3923 Ай бұрын

TYR is one of my most favorite albums ever, of any genre. Top 10 easily.

@lawrencecharlton9995 Ай бұрын

I get my copy of the set tomorrow and im excited. Its about time 😊👍

@markcloer2274 Ай бұрын

Wow, you are to be commended sir. This is the best, most indepth interview with Tony I've ever seen. Great job!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!🙏

@johnminassian4887 Ай бұрын

I've been here for the entire recoding output of Black Sabbath. But the Tony Martin albums are the only Black Sabbath albums I ever bought in real time. From what was said in the interview I suppose I'm a bit of an outlier, but I really like what Tony M and Tony I did on those albums.

@thelovelyseamus Ай бұрын

♥ Always loved Forbidden (great songs transcend production) So glad to see Tony getting the recognition & musical respect he always deserved! Tony should do a podcast where he chats & can play his tapes (similar to the Paul McCartney radio show back in the day, in which he played unheard demos from his archive)

@bjrnsjohnsen1278 Ай бұрын

Great interview! I just listened to the remix of Forbidden.. WOW!!! Talk about bringing out the real power of the guitars and drums there. It’s like a blanket has been lifted off it. Brilliant!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Forbidden is now a true Black Sabbath album

@AndDeathForAll82 Ай бұрын

It’s no longer just an illusion of power, that’s for sure!😉

@darkenralph Ай бұрын

What a great interview Phil. A real joy to watch. I became a Black Sabbath fan in 1994 when Tony Martin was still in the band. I think you are totally right about these albums with Martin. They are Black Sabbath albums and for me as good or better as anything that came before. Headless Cross is in my top 3. Thank you Phil.

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@boysiesolem4752 Ай бұрын

Excellent Phil👍 Excellent Tony 👍fantastic to see & hear this one!! Cheers from Houston 🇺🇸✌️

@robertpottle5427 21 күн бұрын

I am so happy that Tony is now getting the recognition he deserves. A fabulous vocalist and one the good guys of Rock and Metal. I love his down to earth attitude and passion for the music. I saw Tony fronting Sabbath back in '89 on the Headless Cross Tour and so pleased he's back in the forefront with the release of the Deluxe Box Sets.

@damienfoyer Ай бұрын

Great conversation, thank you Phil and Tony. Would love to of course get an official release for the unreleased tracks and have Tony Iommi & Tony Martin record again.

@dinovanjak345 Ай бұрын

Tony Martin is the best singer for me i love all of Sabbath records with him nice interview my friend take care man.

@Thorgrim247 Ай бұрын

Tony with Sabbath are my favorite records from the Sab's. Tyr is so awesome. I also love the last one Cross Purposes! Headless cross is great as well.

@MichaelZanette Ай бұрын

Fantastic interview. Love the box set, the albums sound fantastic now, especially the Forbidden remix. Tony Martin seems like such a great guy, would be nice to see him record some new material with Iommi, just call it Iommi/Martin and be done with it. They don't have to try and shoehorn everything into the Sabbath name

@f1saintsutd Ай бұрын

Great interview! One of my favourite vocalists, and Cross Purposes is my favourite Sabbath album. I would love to see you do an interview with Blaze Bayley about his time with Maiden, too (which I was a huge fan of)

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@jeffkelty6636 Ай бұрын

Great interview, Phil. I've always loved this period of Sabbath, and thought it was given short shrift. Sadly. Mr. Martin is not only a great singer, but seems a genuinely good person. I can't wait to get this set which centers on Tony's contributions to one of my favorite bands. Thanks again, Phil and Tony!

@Tompa8989 Ай бұрын

My favourite era of Black Sabbath.

@SydsKingdom Ай бұрын

My favourite Sabbath singer, check out his last solo album Thornes.

@jimmyagates Ай бұрын

Great interview - I was one of the people who never gave Tony a shot back in the day but have over the years realised his greatness. Good to see more an d more people coming around. Better late than never!!

@UFO1601 Ай бұрын

The albums Tony Martin did with Sabbath are very much underrated . He has a great voice , unfortuately, Sabbath have always seemed to be a band who have constantly chased the money . Hence the constant reunion attempts.

@stanferraro4130 Ай бұрын

Hey Phil, great interview with a very nice chap, he seems to be in a good place and is enjoying some recognition for his brilliant work...finally. It is interesting that "they" chose to call the box Anno Domini with no mention of his name on the packaging ??? There was "B.S.- The Dio Years" disc , as you may recall. "B.S.- The Tony Martin Yrs." would have been more fitting, perhaps ?? Either way it is brilliant stuff...P.S.- I did see the tour back in '95, with Cozy ....fantastic !!

@danaeloucaidou4991 Ай бұрын

Excellent interview Phil thank you! Glad to see he confirmed the name of Tyr. Believe it or not it was my first Sabbath album so it has a special place in my heart.

@billyfletcher9449 Ай бұрын

Fantastic interview Phil. Can’t wait for the vinyl box to arrive.

@mikesclassicrock9745 Ай бұрын

Great interview, thanks Phil , already have vinyl and CD box set 🤘

@Artrocks77 Ай бұрын

Awesome interview! I just got my box set last night. Sounds incredible! The forbidden album sounds much better now!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@pawlie7694 Ай бұрын

Great interview, Phil! I’m excited for my CD set to arrive! Cheers 🍻

@marvinmoenen4151 Ай бұрын

Once again very nice interview 👍🤘

@timeaton3099 Ай бұрын

Fantastic interview! Thank you gentlemen for taking the time to share all this with us!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@billjannusch Ай бұрын

This is an absolutely awesome interview! I loved your review of the boxsets too! It really was wonderful. All of your reviews and your whole show. This interview though is just awesome. Tony Martin is such a cool guy and a wonderful singer and songwriter within Black Sabbath.💀🦇💀🦇💀

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@myk6694 Ай бұрын

Great interview, got to upgrade to this , have them all on cassettes.

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@adrianlang6550 5 күн бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this. I bought my box set as i do not have 3 of the allbums. Tony cones across so well and so grounded. I got him on the Rondinelli album,

@douglasweston126 Ай бұрын

Hi Phil - great interview with Tony. I have a number of Black Sabbath albums/CD's in my collection, but not at all familiar with the later Tony Martin era. He seems to be a lovely down to earth guy and am so pleased for him to now get the recognition he deserves. Well done Phil - and keep up the good work. Cheers Doug

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@bosondhiggs5631 Ай бұрын

You are such a great vocalist Tony, We love all your work... We sabbath fans love you.. congratulations on your Anno Domine resurrection of your fantastic Sabbath era.. Forbidden now sounds powerful !!! You rock

@annemulholland6140 Ай бұрын

Cheers Phil Insightful interview, seems like a top bloke. Keep up the excellent work

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@CR7ADP10 Ай бұрын

Will be ordering this soon. I absolutely love the Tony Martin era and I'm glad Tony FINALLY is getting the recognition he deserves. He is such an underrated singer and seems quite down to earth. *PS: There is only one thing I have to correct and it's the pronunciation of "Domini". Since it's Latin, it is pronounced D-oh-mee-nee, not D-oh-mee, n-eye. 😀

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Sorry about that! Thank you 🙏

@CR7ADP10 Ай бұрын

@@NowSpinningMagazine No worries. 😎

@Guy7338 Ай бұрын

great interview, it was very interesting!

@747jono Ай бұрын

Great interview what a great guy. Like Tony i had to wait years to get physical copy again. Cheers Jonathan

@IrishMetalArchive 24 күн бұрын

So happy that that these albums finally getting some light shined on them. Always loved them, especially Tyr.

@apollomemories7399 Ай бұрын

Most interesting and enjoyable chat with Tony. Loving my new box set, the sound quality is superb.

@TractorCountdown Ай бұрын

Such a great chin wag, and Tony's so funny. Thanks to you both, Phil and Tony.

@theoceandwellers4036 Ай бұрын

Really insightful interview. It is wonderful that this material has been repackaged. All these albums are excellent. Tony is an exceptional vocalist. Enjoying revisiting all this great material. 👍

@husq48 Ай бұрын

I have several albums of those projects that Tony sang on, much of it is quite good!

@LyonThroy-RSA 23 күн бұрын

I was fortunate enough to see Tony fronting Sabbath at Sun City in South Africa. Just loved his performance. What a great frontman. My vinyl Headless Cross is still getting a regular spin.

@Stemcellactivationpatches2023 Ай бұрын

I’m saddened that Cross Purposes Live and Headless in Russia aren’t on there. But I’m still ecstatic that these albums are available again.

Ай бұрын

Great interview, Phil. Nice to see this period of the band, and Tony Martin in particular, get the recognition they deserve.

@macjackson6071 Ай бұрын

thank you very much for a guest and brilliant interview! some things are getting better with age like good wine! queuing for my copy of the repressed lp box

@jamoandb8470 Ай бұрын

My set is arriving Tuesday! Possibly my most personally anticipated set ever! Also, great interview! I love getting all of this info from the man himself!

@durvalrodrigues9741 Ай бұрын

Excellent interview thank you gentlemen.

@normanmacfarlane6724 19 күн бұрын

Waiting Waiting Waiting for this set to arrive. Another excellent recommendation Phil and what a great interview 😂❤ Greetings from Western Australia

@diegonvianna Ай бұрын

Great interview! Thank you!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@GMHG777 Ай бұрын

What an awesome guy Tony is !! Great interview Phil !

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@DGMillar Ай бұрын

Great interview, good pace, great questions and most importantly, interviewed by a real fan. That came across in spades.

@StevieBluenoseScott Ай бұрын

Great interview. And what a sound guy he is.

@satanwest2923 Ай бұрын

Great interview!!! Gonna order my box set today.

@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Ай бұрын

They are waiting for Robert Trujillo to re-record Bob Daisley's parts....that is why Eternal Idol was not included Fantastic album, might be the best with Tony Martin What a band that was, Bob Daisley, Tony Iommi, Eric Singer, and Geoff Nichols. Tony Martin on vocals. Even the demos with Ray Gillen are awesome.

@husq48 Ай бұрын

TOUR!

@michaelhasse2568 17 күн бұрын

Since there is not a lot of new music anymore redo / remix the entire sabbath catalog and other bands as well. Would love to hear it all again with better sound quality. For some reason all the remixes are amazing

@buddylove346 19 күн бұрын

I must say the new remixed albums sound much better and as a long time Black Sabbath fan I think looking back over history it is clear to me that Tony Martin is the best singer the band ever had because of his voice and range he is the only one who could sing any song on all 19 albums.

@wagstaff6135 27 күн бұрын

This interview and your commentary, Phil, are what made me interested in this box set. I probably would have ignored it entirely without you. I used to be one of those "trust the first six..." guys. Later got as far as Mob Rules and no further. Now Spinning Magazine is what pushed it further.

@onceuponmusic 6 күн бұрын

Much respect ✊ great interview

@ramsestoo Ай бұрын

Great, great, great and great talk..

@schwarzwolf8663 Ай бұрын

The Boxset went on No. 9 in Germany!

@holysmoke8439 Ай бұрын

When these albums came out they didn't ship records anymore...I still have the cassettes.

@thefonzkiss 29 күн бұрын

Not correct, they all came out on vinyl. Check discogs.

@marclesperance4116 Ай бұрын

Pre-ordered my copy last week. Let’s not forget that the main reason The Eternal Idol isn’t included in this box set is simply because, at the time, it was the last BS album to come out through Warner Bros Records, well on this side of the ocean, that is. This box set offers the albums that came out after, on IRS Records.

@thefonzkiss Ай бұрын

And it came out as a deluxe two disc set a decade ago. It’s readily available.

@richardhincemon Ай бұрын

I believe that Cross Purposes live is owned by PMI entertainment not IRS which is what BMG entertainment bought the rights to and and Edward Van Halen was under contract for another record company Warner Brothers when Cross Purposes studio album was released in 1994 which prevented the use of the track.

@MetalMan73100 Ай бұрын

Tony Martin had a soaring voice that really made the material that he sang on take off. Just listen to tracks like Glory Ride and Lost Forever off Eternal Idol, his first go at recording with Iommi and the guys. I came in during the Tony Martin years of Black Sabbath, so I don´t have the Ozzy perspective as a lived experience. To me Tony Martin was the "original" Sabbath vocalist, at least to my ears. It must be boring being a purist in terms of all things Sabbath; so many different eras, all of them enjoyable in their own unique way. I like it all, but the Tony Martin era is more special to me than the others, because it happened during my first years as a fan of the band. Thank you to Phil for another great, and very special, episode of Now Spinning!

@NowSpinningMagazine Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@user-nr8qc6rc4l 28 күн бұрын

what makes a great singer is when the lyrics convince you.........tony martin convinced me of headless cross the first time i saw the video ........like when robert plant sang the rain song i was saving the princess and riding the white horse myself.........tony martin had the best voice for a period , he couldnt be touched by his peers in the likes of then paul stanley , sebastian bach , etc.........thats saying something......