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Fifty years ago, Ozzy Osbourne and his Birmingham group Black Sabbath released their fourth album, 'Vol. 4'. We take a look back at this landmark metal album. From metal to hip-hop, here are 10 classic covers of songs by Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne Vol. 4 is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in September 1972, by Vertigo Records. It was the first album by Black Sabbath not produced by Rodger Bain; guitarist Tony Iommi assumed production duties. Patrick Meehan, the band's then-manager, was listed as co-producer, though his actual involvement in the album's production was minimal. Ozzy Osbourne has died. So, what is the best Black Sabbath album? Let's talk about the underrated masterpiece that is 'Vol. 4' Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward discuss the making of 'Vol. 4,' "Snowblind," "Changes," and more. Despite Black Sabbath being masters of metal throughout their run with Ozzy Osbourne, The Prince of Darkness has his soft spots for certain albums. Vol. 4 is the fourth studio album by Black Sabbath, released in September 1972. Snowblind was the album’s working title, but Vertigo Records executives were reluctant to release an Magazines Black Sabbath - The Farewell Interview: Ozzy, Tony, Geezer and Bill, only in the new Classic Rock The full inside story of Pink Floyd's Live At Pompeii - only in the new issue of Classic Rock Magazines Fleetwood Mac and the arrival of Buckingham Nicks - only in the new issue of Classic Black Sabbath original line-up in 1973 (left to right: Osbourne, Butler, Iommi, Ward) Following the Vol. 4 world tour, Black Sabbath returned to Los Angeles to begin work on their next release. Pleased with the Vol. 4 album, the band sought to recreate the recording atmosphere, and returned to the Record Plant studio in Los Angeles. With new musical innovations of the era, the band were Tour Volume 4 1972-1973 07 July 1972 Wildwood NJ United States Wildwood Convention Hall Set List View Photos/Videos 08 July 1972 Long Pond PA United States Pocono International Raceway Vol. 4 (Sometimes called Black Sabbath Vol. 4 and intended to be called Snowblind.) is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in September 1972. It was the first album by Black Sabbath not produced by Rodger Bain; guitarist Tony Iommi assumed production duties. Patrick Meehan, the band's then-manager, was listed as co-producer, though his actual involvement Originally released in September 1972, the album marked two major changes for the members of Sabbath: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. While their previous albums – Black Sabbath, Paranoid, and Master of Reality – were produced by Rodger Bain and recorded in England, they instead chose to produce Vol 4 themselves and Though the production of Vol. 4 is officially credited to Black Sabbath and Patrick Meehan, the bulk of the actual production was performed by guitarist Tony Iommi. [2] " It's the first album we've produced ourselves," said vocalist Ozzy Osbourne in 1972. More Album Cover Outtakes: Black Sabbath Vol 4 (1972). The monochrome photo of Ozzy Osbourne in his signature fringe jacket with hands raised triumphantly and two fingers extended, was taken during a Black Sabbath homecoming concert at Birmingham Town Hall in 1971 by influential British cover artist, the late Keith "Keef" McMillan. Black Sabbath- Vol 4- Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath’s long, anything-but-monochrome history with the remastered audiophile heavy (what else?) 180-gram vinyl continues with one of their best albums by the original members, Vol. 4. "For me, SNOWBLIND was one of Black Sabbath's best-ever albums – although the record company wouldn't let us keep the title,” noted singer Ozzy Osbourne of VOL. 4. The original title track is a nod to the British quartet's cocaine binge during the set's recording at the Record Plant in Los Angeles, but the other nine songs show the band on a creative binge. Vol. 4 is the fourth studio album by Black Sabbath released on September 25, 1972 in both the US and UK It was the first album by Black Sabbath not produced by Rodger Bain; guitarist Tony Iommi assumed production duties. Patrick Meehan, the band's then-manager, was listed as co-producer, though his actual involvement in the album's production was minimal. "Snowblind" was the album's working ‘Vol. 4’ features one of Black Sabbath’s most iconic covers with a shot of Ozzy Osbourne extending the peace sign with his hands, drenched in a monochromatic yellow / orange hue. Issued in a gatefold sleeve. All tracks by Osbourne, Iommi, Butler, and Ward. The album title appears as "Black Sabbath Vol. 4" on the vinyl labels. This was originally supposed to be called "Snowblind", but that name was rejected by the record company due to the song's obvious references to cocaine. Here’s an old image of an 8 Track of the Volume 4 album from Warner Bros in the 70’s. Here’s some cover images from the 2021 Super Deluxe Editions Video The first video was when Black Sabbath played Changes live in 1995, which was the first time they’d played it in 23 years in concert.
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