Author: Andrew L. Cope

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

ISBN: 9780754668817

Category: Music

Page: 192

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The definition of 'heavy metal' is often a contentious issue and in this lively and accessible text Andrew Cope presents a refreshing re-evaluation of the rules that define heavy metal as a musical genre. Cope investigates why, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, Birmingham provided the ideal location for the evolution and early development of heavy metal and hard rock. The author considers how the influence of the London and Liverpool music scenes merged with the unique cultural climate, industry and often desolated sites of post war Birmingham to contribute significantly to the development of two unique forms of music: heavy metal and hard rock. A number of case studies are presented that illustrate how the unique synthesis of elements established by Black Sabbath have been perpetuated and developed through the work of such bands as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera, Machine Head, Nightwish, Arch Enemy and Cradle of Filth. As a consequence, the importance of heavy metal as a genre of music was firmly established, and its longevity assured.

Author: N.A

Publisher: PediaPress

ISBN: N.A

Category: Songs

Page: 437

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Author: William Irwin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 1118397614

Category: Social Science

Page: 224

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A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality,Black Sabbath Black Sabbath is one of the world's most influential andenduring rock bands. Dubbed "the Beatles of heavy metal" byRolling Stone, they helped to define a genre with classicsongs like "Paranoid", "Iron Man", and "War Pigs", songs whoselyrics reveal hidden depth and philosophical insight. Their songsconfront existential despair, social instability, politicalcorruption, the horrors of war, and the nature of evil. This bookexplores the wide range of profound ideas in the band's music andlyrics to help you understand Black Sabbath as never before. Discusses and debates essential Black Sabbath topics andthemes, such as the problem of evil, "War Pigs" and the nature ofjust war theory, whether or not Sabbath is still Sabbath withoutOzzy, and whether "evil is in the ear of the beholder" Gives you new perspectives on Black Sabbath's music andlyrics Provides a deeper appreciation and understanding of OzzyOsbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Ronnie JamesDio Brings some of history's heaviest thinkers to bear on theband's music, from Aristotle and Nietzsche to Schopenhauer andMarx So . . . can you help me, occupy my brain? Yes! Startreading Black Sabbath and Philosophy.

Author: Brian Aberback

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

ISBN: 9780766033795

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction

Page: 118

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"A biography of British heavy metal band Black Sabbath"--Provided by publisher.

Author: Mick Wall

Publisher: Hachette UK

ISBN: 1409118479

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 320

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'An epic tale, told the way it should be' RECORD COLLECTOR 'The book he was born to write' CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE 'An entertaining read for long-standing fans and newcomers alike' GUITARIST The final word on the only name synonymous with heavy metal - Black Sabbath. Way back in the mists of time, in the days when rock giants walked the earth, the name Ozzy Osbourne was synonymous with the subversive and dark. Back then, Ozzy was the singer in Black Sabbath, and they meant business. A four-piece formed from the ashes of two locally well-known groups called The Rare Breed (Ozzy and bassist Geezer Butler) and Mythology (guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward), all four founding members of the original Black Sabbath grew up within half-a-mile of each other. This biography tells the story of how they made that dream come true - and how it then turned into a nightmare for all of them. How at the height of their fame, Sabbath discovered they had been so badly ripped off by their managers they did not even own their own songs. How they looked for salvation from Don Arden - an even more notorious gangster figure, who resurrected their career but still left them indebted to him, financially and personally. And how it finally came to a head when in 1979 they sacked Ozzy: 'For being too out of control - even for us,' as Bill Ward put it. The next 15 years would see a war break out between the two camps: the post-Ozzy Sabbath and Ozzy himself, whose solo career overshadowed Sabbath to the point where, when he offered them the chance to reform around him again, it was entirely on his terms. Or rather, that of his wife and manager, daughter of Don Arden - Sharon Osbourne.

Author: Martin Popoff

Publisher: Backbeat Books

ISBN: 1617131091

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: 417

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(Book). Unlike any Sabbath book thus far, Black Sabbath FAQ digs deep into quirks, obscure anecdotes, and burning questions surrounding the Sabs. In a fast-moving, topical format, this book covers a tremendous amount of information, delectable to any Sabbath fan, but hard to find in a traditional biography. This rich history lives and breathes and shouts right here. And the voice behind it could not be stronger: Martin Popoff is a heavy metal expert who has authored over 30 books on the subject, including Doom Let Loose , which is widely considered the definitive biography of the band. In Black Sabbath FAQ , Popoff is like a rabid detective unearthing (and sometimes debunking) ancient lore, valiantly covering new ground, applying academic rigor, but then wildly sounding off with lurid opinion. The pendulum swings, and, though disoriented, the serious Sabbath studier is better for it come the book's doomy conclusion. Dozens of images of rare memorabilia make this book a must-have for fans.

Author: Universo dos Livros

Publisher: Universo dos Livros Editora

ISBN: 8579308062

Category: Biography & Autobiography

Page: N.A

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With over forty years of history, Black Sabbath revolutionized the history of rock giving the initial impetus for creation and propagation of heavy metal. In four decades of success, the band led by Tony Iommi has its recognition with classics in the world of metal, such as “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath “and” Paranoid “. The Sabbath had several members, but it was in the voice and figure of the eccentric Ozzy Osbourne that the group gained weight in music scene. In this unauthorized biography, the reader will know the whole history of the band that colored rock with more obscure shades and lyrics that speak without fear of the world’s darkness. Also brings the complete discography, trivia and amazing pictures.

Author: John Darnielle

Publisher: A&C Black

ISBN: 0826428991

Category: Music

Page: 110

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John Darnielle describesMaster of Reality in the voice of a fifteen-year-old boy being held in an adolescent psychiatric center in southern California in 1985. The narrator explains Black Sabbath like an emissary from an alien race describing his culture to his captors: passionately, patiently, and lovingly.

Author: Neil Priddey

Publisher: Lulu.com

ISBN: 1326589083

Category:

Page: 162

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Author: Martin Popoff

Publisher: ECW Press

ISBN: 1554902452

Category: Heavy metal (Music)

Page: 597

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The result of an extensive poll asking heavy metal fans to list their favouritealbums, this compendium combines those surveys with Popoff's original interviews with world famous rockers who reveal recording session secrets in addition to their own heavy classics and ear-splitting faves. With reviews of early metal albums of the 1960s, as well as the latest hits, this essential resource blends praise with criticism to give an honest assessment of the most influential and important heavy metal recordings.