Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath · 2012
73 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined the metal genre.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks thunderous riffs for catharsis nostalgic anthems for headbanging
- Context
- Released in 2012, 'Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath' showcases the band's most influential tracks after decades of shaping heavy metal since their debut in 1970. This compilation arrives during a resurgence of interest in classic rock and metal, highlighting Black Sabbath's enduring legacy and influence on newer generations of musicians.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 2012. A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined the metal genre. 'Iron Man' entered the UK Albums Chart at number one, illustrating Black Sabbath's lasting appeal. The album is also significant for consolidating the band's impact on heavy metal, with tracks like 'Paranoid' and 'War Pigs' often cited as foundational to the genre’s evolution. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath sound like?
A thunderous collection of heavy riffs and haunting melodies that defined the metal genre. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath notable?
'Iron Man' entered the UK Albums Chart at number one, illustrating Black Sabbath's lasting appeal. The album is also significant for consolidating the band's impact on heavy metal, with tracks like 'Paranoid' and 'War Pigs' often cited as foundational to the genre’s evolution. Released in 2012, 'Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath' showcases the band's most influential tracks after decades of shaping heavy metal since their debut in 1970. This compilation arrives during a resurgence of interest in classic rock and metal, highlighting Black Sabbath's enduring legacy and influence on newer generations of musicians.
Who is Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath for?
Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath works well if you're into dynamic journey with peaks, thunderous riffs for catharsis and nostalgic anthems for headbanging.
How many songs are on Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath?
Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath has 14 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Paranoid Standout 2:50
- 2 Iron Man Standout 5:55
- 3 Changes 4:43
- 4 Fairies Wear Boots 6:15
- 5 War Pigs Standout 7:56
- 6 Never Say Die 3:50
- 7 Children of the Grave 5:17
- 8 The Wizard 4:25
- 9 Snowblind 5:29
- 10 Sweet Leaf 5:04
- 11 Evil Woman (Don't Play Your Games With Me) 3:22
- 12 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 5:45
- 13 Black Sabbath 6:18
- 14 N.I.B. 6:06
Release Date
June 4, 2012
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
73 min 21 sec
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