With the latest release of classic Black Sabbath tunes from JAZZ SABBATH, and one earlier this year from ZAKK SABBATH, I thought I’d take a look (list) those acts out there who are paying homage to Sabbath’s music, while doing something different with it, and releasing albums. I don’t have everything here, but I recently picked up the latest Jazz Sabbath on vinyl, and hope to find a few on this list that I am missing. If there are any glaring omissions (Sabbath cover bands that actually record and do something different!), please leave it in the comments!

JAZZ SABBATH

Featuring keyboard player Adam Wakeman, who has toured with both Black Sabbath & Ozzy, and who’s father played on Sabbath & Ozzty recordings. This is Sabbath done jazz style. No vocals, no heavy guitars. Quite interesting. Jazz Sabbath have just released their 3rd album of Sabbath songs redone in jazz style, The 1968 Tapes. www.jazzsabbath.net

ZAKK SABBATH

Lead by Ozzy’s longtime guitar player Zakk Wylde, Zakk Sabbath has 2 albums out, totaling 3 LPs – covering Sabbath’s first 3 albums. Zakk tries to stay faithful to the heavy Sabbath sound and does a decent job on vocals as well. www.zakksabbath.bandcamp.com

BROWN SABBATH

Brown Sabbath (aka Brownout), from Texas have released a couple of albums of Sabbath material done in latin / funk style. This stuff has to be heard. Excellent vocals, complete with horns and whatever else, giving the Sabbath classics a whole new feel. Haven’t seen any updates on these guys for a while. They have recorded their own material under the name ‘Brownout.’ https://www.brownoutmusic.com/brown-sabbath

MAC SABBATH

A US parody band, these guys dress up as McDonald’s characters, and re-write the lyrics to fast food agenda. Funny, yet very dark and very heavy. They have one album out – DriveThru Metal (2021). www.officialmacsabbath.com

BLACK SABBITCH

An all-female band playing the Sabbath classics. They’ve released 1 – 3 track ep (sold at shows and online, presumably), which is taken from the band’s upcoming full album. www.blacksabbitch.com

HAND OF DOOM

Lead by former Hole & Smashing Pumpkins bass player (and Canadian) Melissa Auf der Maur, who is the singer here. Hand Of Doom existed for a few years (2000-2003) and released 1 album Live In Los Angeles (’02). Sounds good, an interesting spin on things, and one I need to find.