Iommi shared footage from the video shoot on August 24, offering fans a glimpse into the production behind the song's dark, futuristic visual presentation.
From The Dark is scheduled for release on October 23 via BMG and marks Iommi's first full-length solo album since 2005's Fused .
"World Alone" originally premiered on July 29 during a special global streaming event held in Iommi's hometown of Birmingham, England. The event took place near the famous Black Sabbath Bridge, which was opened in 2019 as a civic tribute to the pioneering heavy metal band.
Musically, "World Alone" is a full-throttle showcase of Iommi's unmistakable guitar work, combining crushing riffs, soaring solos and a driving rhythm section with the powerful vocals of acclaimed Norwegian singer Jorn Lande .
The accompanying music video takes things into a decidedly dystopian direction. The story unfolds in a retro-futuristic universe in which a character known as The Believer is thrown into a twisted video game where he must fight to survive and ultimately find salvation.
For Iommi, the project represents another chapter in a remarkable solo career that has continued to evolve while remaining firmly rooted in the heavy guitar sound he helped create.
On From The Dark , Iommi is joined throughout the album by Lande, who also shares songwriting credits on every track. The lineup is rounded out by bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil .
The album was co-produced by Iommi and longtime collaborator Mike Exeter , who has worked with the guitarist extensively over the years.
Iommi previously described the album simply and confidently: "It's an album we've really enjoyed making. We're not trying to prove anything — it's a great album, it rocks!"
The eight-song main album opens with "Over The Violent Sun," built around a classic down-tuned Iommi riff and Lande's commanding vocals. From there, From The Dark moves through a series of heavy, atmospheric and increasingly dramatic tracks.
"Black Times" delivers another hard-hitting assault before "World Alone" kicks the album into high gear. "Beyond The Dead" shifts the mood with a darker, more orchestral approach, while "Stormwatcher" and "Death Wake" explore more expansive territory.
The album closes with "Return Of The Arbalist" and the epic "Legacy."
Lyrically, Lande's contributions explore themes of mortality, isolation, humanity and the uncertain nature of existence, with dystopian imagery appearing throughout the record.
A limited-edition seven-inch single of "World Alone," backed by an instrumental version of the song, is scheduled for release on September 4 . The single will be housed in a deluxe foiled sleeve. "World Alone" will also be featured on the Gibson learn-to-play-guitar app.
From The Dark will be released in multiple deluxe vinyl and CD formats, including a double-LP edition pressed in four different colors. The album will be cut at 45 RPM and packaged in a deluxe gatefold sleeve featuring Iommi's signature cross design.
The deluxe CD edition will feature two bonus tracks: "Scent Of Dark" and an extended version of "Deified."
From The Dark Deluxe CD Track Listing:
Over The Violent Sun
Black Times
World Alone
Beyond The Dead
Stormwatcher
Death Wake
Return Of The Arbalist
Legacy
Scent Of Dark (exclusive bonus track)
Deified (extended version, exclusive bonus track)
The new album also connects to several pieces of Iommi's recent musical work. "Scent Of Dark," released in 2021, marked Iommi's first new music in eight years at the time and arrived alongside a fragrance created through his collaboration with perfumer and guitarist Sergio Momo of Xerjoff.
"Deified" followed in 2024 and reunited Iommi with Exeter. The recording featured Laurence Cottle on bass, Karl Brazil on drums and orchestral arrangements by Ben Andrews.
Iommi has previously revealed that he has an enormous collection of unused musical ideas, telling fans that he had "four or five hundred" riffs stored on his phone that could potentially be developed for future projects.
His solo catalog began with the 2000 album Iommi , which featured an extraordinary collection of guest vocalists and musicians, including Billy Corgan , Dave Grohl , Phil Anselmo , Henry Rollins , Serj Tankian , Skin , Peter Steele and Ian Astbury .
Iommi followed that album with 2005's Fused , which featured former DEEP PURPLE vocalist and bassist Glenn Hughes and drummer Kenny Aronoff .
Of course, Iommi's greatest musical legacy remains BLACK SABBATH .
As the band's founding guitarist and primary composer, Iommi is widely regarded as one of the architects of heavy metal. His distinctive riffs and dark, down-tuned guitar sound became one of the defining musical signatures of the genre.
The guitarist's unique approach was born in part from tragedy. As a teenager, Iommi suffered an industrial accident that resulted in the loss of the tips of two fingers on his right hand. Rather than abandoning music, he adapted his technique and developed the playing style that would ultimately become one of the most recognizable sounds in rock history.
Alongside Ozzy Osbourne , Geezer Butler and Bill Ward , Iommi helped launch BLACK SABBATH and establish the foundation for an entire musical movement.
His career has since included multiple Grammy Awards, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame recognition, honorary academic distinctions and numerous civic honors. Most recently, in June 2026, Iommi was awarded an MBE , one of the United Kingdom's highest public honors.
Iommi has also continued pushing beyond traditional rock music. In 2023, he collaborated with the Birmingham Royal Ballet on Black Sabbath - The Ballet , a production inspired by his compositions and the band's legacy.
In 2025, BLACK SABBATH returned to Birmingham for the monumental "Back To The Beginning" concert, which served as the band's farewell celebration and brought together an enormous lineup of rock and metal legends.
The event would become especially poignant following the death of Ozzy Osbourne just weeks later.
Now, as Iommi prepares to release From The Dark , the guitarist is once again turning his attention toward the music itself.
And judging by the crushing riffs of "World Alone," Tony Iommi still has plenty of fire left in the furnace.
The man who helped invent heavy metal isn't finished yet.
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