Black Sabbath Settle Dispute Over Early Demos, Regain Ownership of Earth Tapes

{ "title": "Black Sabbath Reclaims Lost 1969 Demos After Settlement With Former Manager", "content": "In a resolution that brings decades-old recordings back into the fold, Black Sabbath has regained ownership of their early demo tapes from 1969. Sharon Osbourne, wife of frontman Ozzy Osbourne, confirmed that the band's first manager returned the historic tapes following a dispute.\n\n> "All of that stuff should be theirs. So it all ended well," Osbourne stated, emphasizing the sentimental and historical value of the recordings.\n\nThe demos, often referred to as the "Earth tapes" after the band's original name, were recorded before they achieved global fame. The settlement marks a victory for the band, ensuring these early works remain in their hands for future use."