A Rough Trade Book of the Year

The Sunday Times bestseller

The much-anticipated first book from Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler

With over 70 million records sold, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are one of the most influential bands of all time. From the very beginning, Geezer Butler was at the heart of their success. He named the group, provided the bass behind their distinctive sound and wrote the lyrics that resonated so powerfully with fans around the world.

At long last, Geezer is ready to tell his side of the Sabbath story, from early days as a scrappy blues quartet through to the many lineup changes, the record-breaking tours and the international hell-raising with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward.

Featuring Geezer’s candid reflections on his working-class childhood in Luftwaffe-battered Birmingham, his almost-life as an accountant and his fascination with horror, religion and the occult, Into the Void reveals the softer side of the heavy metal legend, while holding nothing back.

Like Geezer’s bass lines and the story of Black Sabbath themselves, Into the Void is original, dramatic and one hell of a ride.

The book, a Sunday Times bestseller, delves into the history of Black Sabbath, exploring the various styles and genres that shaped their music. Into the Void is a top non-fiction book that offers a unique perspective on the performing arts scene in Britain and Europe during the 20th century.

For fans of Mick Wall (Like a Bat Out of Hell), Adem Tepedelen (A Fabulous Disaster), Chris Ayres (Trust Me, I'm Dr Ozzy), Harry Shapiro (Jack Bruce Composing Himself), and Joel Mciver (Fathers, Brothers, and Sons).

HarperCollins 2023

Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath – and Beyond

Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath – and Beyond