The album is slated for release in a variety of formats:

Standard CD album

Deluxe double CD album in a deluxe soft-pack (includes a second disc of exclusive bonus audio material)

Vinyl: a 12” heavyweight (180g) vinyl album in a gatefold sleeve

Super Deluxe Box Set: a Limited edition 12” clamshell box set which contains: Deluxe double CD album, 12” heavyweight (180g) vinyl album in a gatefold sleeve, Exclusive DVD containing “Black Sabbath—The Re-union” documentary, plus 5 behind-the-scenes videos, Download card containing exclusive track by track interview with Black Sabbath, 13 exclusive photographic prints and hand written album lyrics.

In addition, anyone who pre-orders any of these formats via www.blacksabbath.com will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of VIP tickets to an official 13 album launch event in London, including a meet and greet with the band, flights and accommodations.

On the live front, the metal icons will launch their world tour with a series of dates kicking off next month in New Zealand, Australia and Japan. There are no other dates confirmed at present but Overdrive will keep you posted as soon as we hear anything.

Black Sabbath’s confirmed dates

April 20 Auckland, New Zealand—Vector Arena
April 22 Auckland, New Zealand—Vector Arena
April 25 Brisbane, Australia—Entertainment Centre
April 27 Sydney, Australia—All Phones Arena
April 29 Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena
May 1 Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena
May 4 Perth, Australia—Perth Arena
May 7 Adelaide, Australia—Adelaide Entertainment Center
May 12 Tokyo, Japan—Ozzfest – Makuhari Messe