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Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (1970)
Featuring Julia Elenoir of 5RAND
On this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, Blake is joined by Julia Elenoir of 5RAND to revisit the album that changed heavy music forever: Black Sabbath’s groundbreaking 1970 debut.
Before getting into the album, Julia talks about 5RAND, her musical background, influences and her personal connection to Black Sabbath.
Released on Friday, February 13, 1970, Black Sabbath introduced listeners to Tony Iommi’s crushing guitar riffs, Geezer Butler’s dark and supernatural lyrics, Bill Ward’s powerful jazz-influenced drumming and Ozzy Osbourne’s unmistakable voice. Recorded quickly and with much of the band’s live energy left intact, the album helped establish the blueprint for heavy metal and doom metal.
Blake and Julia go through the album song by song, discussing the music, lyrics, atmosphere and lasting influence on metal.
From the rain, thunder and terrifying opening tritone of “Black Sabbath” to the blues-heavy improvisation of “Warning,” this is a deep dive into an album that sounded unlike anything else released at the time.
Was this truly the birth of heavy metal? Which song best represents the classic Black Sabbath sound? And more than five decades later, does the album still possess the power to frighten and inspire listeners?
Turn down the lights, turn up the volume and enter the darkness with The Metal Pit Podcast.
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