Live Evil
Black Sabbath · 1982
80 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A thunderous live performance captures the raw energy and haunting melodies of heavy metal's pioneers.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks thunderous live performance energy wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released on December 1, 1982, 'Live Evil' marked Black Sabbath's first live album featuring Ronnie James Dio as lead vocalist. This period followed their successful studio album 'Heaven and Hell' (1980), showcasing the band's resurgence in popularity and Dio's pivotal role in their sound during this phase.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
Live Evil is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 1982. A thunderous live performance captures the raw energy and haunting melodies of heavy metal's pioneers. The album reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting Black Sabbath's enduring influence in heavy metal. Its release also coincided with a turbulent time for the band, including internal conflicts that ultimately led to Dio's departure shortly after its launch. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live Evil sound like?
A thunderous live performance captures the raw energy and haunting melodies of heavy metal's pioneers. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Live Evil by Black Sabbath notable?
The album reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting Black Sabbath's enduring influence in heavy metal. Its release also coincided with a turbulent time for the band, including internal conflicts that ultimately led to Dio's departure shortly after its launch. Released on December 1, 1982, 'Live Evil' marked Black Sabbath's first live album featuring Ronnie James Dio as lead vocalist. This period followed their successful studio album 'Heaven and Hell' (1980), showcasing the band's resurgence in popularity and Dio's pivotal role in their sound during this phase.
Who is Live Evil for?
Live Evil works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, thunderous live performance energy and wave-like pacing for engagement.
How many songs are on Live Evil?
Live Evil has 14 tracks, running approximately 80 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 E5150 2:09
- 2 Neon Knights Standout 4:28
- 3 N.I.B. 5:09
- 4 Children of the Sea Standout 6:04
- 5 Voodoo 5:23
- 6 Black Sabbath 8:34
- 7 War Pigs Standout 9:17
- 8 Iron Man 7:10
- 9 The Mob Rules 3:18
- 10 Heaven and Hell 11:57
- 11 The Sign of the Southern Cross / Heaven and Hell (continued) 7:16
- 12 Paranoid 3:25
- 13 Children of the Grave 5:02
- 14 Fluff 0:43
Release Date
December 1, 1982
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
80 min 1 sec
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