Becky Baldwin shares bass playthrough video for Tony Iommi’s “Stormwatcher”

Becky Baldwin, the bassist known for her work with Mercyful Fate, has shared a playthrough video of “Stormwatcher,” a track from Tony Iommi’s upcoming solo album “From The Dark.”

Baldwin plays bass throughout the song, offering a closer look at her part on the new recording. The album also features Iommi, drummer Karl Brazil, known for his work with Robbie Williams and James Blunt, and Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande.

Iommi had previously worked with Lande at a tribute to Ronnie James Dio, where the singer performed several Black Sabbath songs. He felt Lande’s voice was a natural match for his guitar style.

Two songs have already been released from “From The Dark”: “World Alone” and “Stormwatcher”.

Tony Iommi is an English musician renowned for his significant contributions to the heavy metal genre. He co-founded the influential band Black Sabbath in 1968, serving as the guitarist, leader, principal composer, and the sole enduring member throughout the band’s extensive history, which spans over five decades.

Iommi has earned the moniker “Godfather of Heavy Metal” due to his pioneering role in the development of the genre. During his adolescence, he suffered an accident at a sheet metal factory that resulted in the loss of the tips of his right-hand ring and middle fingers, a circumstance that profoundly shaped his distinctive playing technique.

In response to his injury, Iommi opted to down-tune his guitar and incorporated an increased use of power chords, which facilitated his ability to play. He also extensively utilized the tritone, commonly referred to as the ‘devil’s interval,’ contributing to a sound characterized by its weight and darkness, which ultimately became emblematic of heavy metal music.

In addition to his work with Black Sabbath, Iommi served as a live guitarist for Jethro Tull in 1968. He originally envisioned “Seventh Star” (1986) as his inaugural solo album; however, the record label opted to release it under the Black Sabbath moniker.

In 2000, Iommi launched his first official solo album, titled Iommi, which was succeeded by Fused in 2005, featuring his former bandmate Glenn Hughes. The following year, he established the group Heaven & Hell with former Black Sabbath members, releasing “The Devil You Know” in 2009 before disbanding after the passing of vocalist Ronnie James Dio in 2010.

Iommi is esteemed as one of the most prominent and influential rock guitarists in history. His accolades include multiple awards, such as three Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Guitar Museum, in addition to recognition on the Birmingham Walk of Stars.

In 2011, Iommi authored his autobiography, titled “Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath.”