Into the Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast
Into the Void: A Black Sabbath Podcast is a fan-driven podcast dedicated to discussing all things Black Sabbath and related topics. Episodes feature interviews, guests, deep dives into albums, and thought-provoking conversations about the band. The show celebrates Black Sabbath as the greatest band of all time, exploring their music, history, and impact.
Episodes
Black Science/Ohmwork- Geezer/GZR
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John’s band- Sinister Realm
Darin’s Bands- Philly Sabbath, Pale Divine, Mythosphere
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Killing The Dragon- Dio
John and Darin discuss the ninth studio album from the Dio band "Killing The Dragon"
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John’s band- Sinister Realm
Darin’s Bands- Philly Sabbath, Pal
Down To Earth- Ozzy Osbourne
John and Darin discuss Ozzy's 8th studio album "Down to Earth"
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John’s band- Sinister Realm
Darin’s Bands- Philly Sabbath, Pale Divine, Mythosphere
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When The Bough Breaks- Bill Ward
John and Darin discuss Bill Ward's second solo album "When the Bough Breaks".
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John’s band- Sinister Realm
Darin’s Bands- Philly Sabbath, Pale Divine, Mythosphere
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Iommi- Tony Iommi
John and Darin discuss Tony Iommi's first solo album "Iommi". Released in 2000 and Featuring various guest musicians and singers, has the album stood the test of time?
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John’s band- Sinister Realm
Darin’
Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025)
John and Darin discuss the recent passing of Ozzy Osbourne.
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Front Row and Backstage at Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning w/ Ben Fahl
Ben Fahl, the founder of the Global Black Sabbath Convention joins us to discuss his amazing trip to Birmingham where he visited all the Black Sabbath related sites and had front row seats and backstage passes to the Back to the Beginning show.
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Magica-Dio
John and Darin discuss the Dio band's album "Magica"
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Reunion
John and Darin discuss the live Black Sabbath album "Reunion" which features the return of all four original members.
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“Lair Of The Alchemist” on Youtube for more metal and hard rock discussion.
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“A Pod Somewhere In Time” an Iron Maiden Podcas
Tracy G. Interview "Angry Machines"- Dio
Former Dio band guitarist Tracy G. joins us to discuss his time with the band and the writing and recording of the "Angry Machines" Album, John and Darin also share their thoughts on the album.
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Is Tony Iommi Black Sabbath?
Darin and John ask and explore the question...is Tony Iommi Black Sabbath? or is Black Sabbath something more?
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Our 20 Favorite Black Sabbath Songs
John and Darin share their 20 favorite Black Sabbath songs.
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Plastic Planet- G//Z/R
Darin and John discuss Geezer Butler's solo band G//Z/R and their first album "Plastic Planet"
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Ozzmosis- Ozzy Osbourne
John and Darin discuss Ozzy Osbourne's Seventh studio album "Ozzmosis".
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Nativity In Black: A Tribute To Black Sabbath
John and Darin discuss the 1994 Black Sabbath tribute album "Nativity In Black".
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Forbidden
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath 18th and final studio album with Tony Martin "Forbidden".
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Cross Purposes and Cross Purposes Live
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's 17th studio album "Cross Purposes", they also discuss the live album "Cross Purposes Live".
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Strange Highways- Dio
John and Darin discuss "Strange Highways" from the Dio band. Featuring new guitarist Tracy G. and bass player Jeff Pilson.
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Dehumanizer
John and Darin discuss "Dehumanizer", the album that saw the return of Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice.
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Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Album Cover Art Director Ernie Cefalu Interview
Darin and John interview legendary contemporary artist and art director Ernie Cefalu whose company Pacific Eye and Ear worked on the album cover for Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. For more information on Ernie please visit the links below:
www.thefineartofrock.com
www.pacificeyeandear.com
www.originalalbumcoverart.com
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No More Tears & Just Say Ozzy- Ozzy Osbourne
John and Darin discuss Ozzy's "No More Tears" album as well as the live E.P. "Just Say Ozzy"
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Tyr- Black Sabbath
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's fifteenth studio album "Tyr"
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Lock Up The Wolves- Dio
John and Darin discuss Dio's fifth studio album "Lock Up The Wolves"
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Ward One: Along The Way- Bill Ward
Darin and John discuss Bill Ward's first solo album "Ward One: Along The Way".
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Headless Cross
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's "Headless Cross", their second album to feature Tony Martin on vocals and first with drummer Cozy Powell.
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No Rest ForThe Wicked- Ozzy Osbourne
Darin and John discuss Ozzy's "No Rest For The Wicked", Zakk Wylde's first album with the band.
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The Eternal Idol
John and Darin discuss the 1987 Black Sabbath album "The Eternal Idol", the first to feature vocalist Tony Martin.
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Dream Evil- Dio
John and Darin discuss the Dio bands fourth album "Dream Evil" featuring new guitar player Craig Goldy.
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”Intermission”-Dio and ”Tribute”-Ozzy Osbourne/Randy Rhoads
This month we have a two for one live albums episode, John and Darin discuss the often overlooked and forgotten Dio live album "Intermission" and share their thoughts on the Ozzy Osbourne album "Tribute" released in remembrance of the tragically lost guitar hero Randy Rhoads.
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The Ultimate Sin- Ozzy Osbourne
John and Darin discuss Ozzy's fourth solo album "The Ultimate Sin" which featured the hit song "Shot in the Dark".
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Seventh Star
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's twelfth studio album "Seventh Star" featuring Tony Iommi and Glenn Hughes.
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Sacred Heart- Dio
John and Darin discuss the Dio album "Sacred Heart". Featuring songs like the title track and "Rock 'n' Roll Children" the album would be a turning point for the band with the departure of guitarist Vivian Cambell.
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The Last in Line - Dio
John and Darin discuss the second Dio album "The Last in Line" as well as remember the passing of Ronnie James Dio on the anniversary of his death.
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Bark at the Moon
John and Darin discuss Ozzy Osbourne's third studio album "Bark at the Moon". Featuring new guitarist Jake E. Lee and such songs as "Rock and Roll Rebel", "So Tired" and the title track.
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Born Again
Darin and John discuss Black Sabbath's eleventh studio album "Born Again" the first and only Sabbath album to feature Ian Gillan on vocals. The album has become either a cult favorite for many or a mixing disaster for others.
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Holy Diver - Dio
John and Darin discuss the first album from the Dio band "Holy Diver". Featuring former Black Sabbath members Ronnie James Dio and Vinnie Appice, The album would spawn the hit "Rainbow in the Dark" and legendary metal songs like the title track and "Stand Up and Shout".
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Live Evil
Darin and John discuss the first official Black Sabbath live album "Live Evil" and all the drama that surrounded it and eventually led to the departure of Ronnie James Dio and Vinnie Appice.
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Speak of the Devil - Ozzy Osbourne
For this episode John and Darin discuss Ozzy's first live album "Speak of the Devil", filled with a lot of behind the scenes drama and difficulty it's a unique album in Ozzy's history.
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Ozzy Osbourne- Diary of a Madman
John and Darin discuss this important pivotal moment in Ozzy's history. As well as discussing the album we touch on some of the controversy around the firing of Lee Kerslake and Bob Daisley as well as the tragic accident that would take guitarist Randy Rhoad's life.
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Mob Rules
John and Darin discuss "Mob Rules" featuring legendary songs like "Sign of the Southern Cross", "Falling off the Edge of the World" and the title track. The last album before Ronnie James Dio would leave until the reunion in the 90s and the first album to feature Vinnie Appice on drums.
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Blizzard of Ozz
For this episode Darin and John discuss Ozzy Osbourne's first solo album "Blizzard of Ozz"
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Heaven and Hell
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's "Heaven and Hell" album. A new chapter begins for the band with the introduction of Ronnie James Dio as the new singer.
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Never Say Die
John and Darin discuss the final Black Sabbath album to feature all the original members, Never Say Die.
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Technical Ecstasy
For this episode John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's seventh album
"Technical Ecstasy". A sometimes forgotten album but one of our favorites. To see a video excerpt from this episode search "Lair of the Alchemist" on youtube.
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Sabotage
Darin and John get into a deep dive discussion on Black Sabbath's 6th studio album "Sabotage"
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Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
John and Darin Discuss Black Sabbath's fifth studio album "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath". Featuring the crushing title track, spooky "Who Are You" and the majestic "Spiral Architect" Sabbath Bloody Sabbath finds the band experimenting more in the studio and reaching their creative peak.
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Live at Last
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's first, kind of official, live album "Live at Last"
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Black Sabbath Vol. 4
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's fourth album "Vol. 4"
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Master of Reality
John and Darin discuss Black Sabbath's third album Master of Reality.
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Black Sabbath -Paranoid
John and Darin have an in depth discussion about Black Sabbath's second album "Paranoid"
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Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
John and Darin have an in depth discussion about the first self titled Black Sabbath album including their early memories of hearing the album for the first time, favorite songs, history surrounding the album, a track by track analysis and a critical look at the albums importance in heavy metal history.
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Ozzy vs Dio
John and Darin discuss Ozzy Osbourne and Ronnie James Dio and their history and legacy in Black Sabbath.
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