While I don’t fall into that camp, having been largely raised in the world of 1980s heavy metal and having discovered Ozzy’s solo work before I discovered Black Sabbath, I have a deep and hearty respect for the band that popularized the genre I love, and whose work is still being aped left and right to this day.Īnd while I’m not here to re-hash a legendary band’s discography, I will add this to the discussion: I’ve always found Black Sabbath‘s earliest material to be inconsistent. For many metal fans, these records are iconic, untouchable pieces of work that are beyond reproach.
Regardless of your opinion on the band, there is absolutely no question of their iconic position in metal because of their seminal works of Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Master of Reality, Vol.
Websites: | /blacksabbathīlack Sabbath should need no introduction. Label: US: Republic Records | EU: Mercury Rating: 3.5/5.0 - Worthy of being an epitaph Break out the flamethrowers, it’s reviewing time! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll probably find a reason to complain or a spelling error.
Fisting Himself weighs in with a third opinion. First up: Angry Metal Guy then Steel Druhm and Mr. So here we present for you the first ever triple review here at Angry Metal Guy. A new Black Sabbath record!? That’s pretty epic.