On this day, 6 September 1990, British heavy rock band Black Sabbath played the Newport Centre, with support provided by Circus Of Power.
The tour was in support of their fifteenth studio album Tyr. The album title, and several song titles, allude to Norse mythology, which led many to call Tyr a concept album, although bassist Neil Murray dispelled that in 2005, stating that while many of the songs may seem loosely related, very little of the album has to do with mythology and it was not intended to be a concept recording.
Formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music.
The band helped define the genre with releases such as Black Sabbath (1970), Paranoid (1970), and Master of Reality (1971). The band had multiple line-up changes following Osbourne's departure in 1979, with Iommi being the only constant member throughout its history.
Setlist
Neon Knights
Iron Man
Children of the Grave
Anno Mundi
Headless Cross
When Death Calls
War Pigs
The Shining
Bass Solo
Heart Like a Wheel
Guitar Solo
The Law Maker
Drum Solo
Black Sabbath
Die Young
Heaven and Hell
Paranoid