The Rules of Hell
Black Sabbath · 2008
220 min · 42 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A thunderous amalgamation of classic heavy metal riffs and haunting melodies that evoke dark atmospheres.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks haunting melodies for deep focus wave-like pacing for immersive listening
- Context
- Released on July 22, 2008, 'The Rules of Hell' captures Black Sabbath's legacy during their reunion phase after years of lineup changes. This compilation features key tracks from the Dio era, showcasing their evolution beyond the original lineup while appealing to both old fans and new listeners alike.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, doom metal
The Rules of Hell is an album by Black Sabbath, released in 2008. A thunderous amalgamation of classic heavy metal riffs and haunting melodies that evoke dark atmospheres. This album reached number 9 on the UK Albums Chart, illustrating Black Sabbath's enduring popularity in heavy metal. Additionally, it highlights the band's significant influence on the genre, particularly during a time when traditional heavy metal was experiencing a resurgence in interest. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Rules of Hell sound like?
A thunderous amalgamation of classic heavy metal riffs and haunting melodies that evoke dark atmospheres. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes The Rules of Hell by Black Sabbath notable?
This album reached number 9 on the UK Albums Chart, illustrating Black Sabbath's enduring popularity in heavy metal. Additionally, it highlights the band's significant influence on the genre, particularly during a time when traditional heavy metal was experiencing a resurgence in interest. Released on July 22, 2008, 'The Rules of Hell' captures Black Sabbath's legacy during their reunion phase after years of lineup changes. This compilation features key tracks from the Dio era, showcasing their evolution beyond the original lineup while appealing to both old fans and new listeners alike.
Who is The Rules of Hell for?
The Rules of Hell works well if you're into dynamic progression with peaks, haunting melodies for deep focus and wave-like pacing for immersive listening.
How many songs are on The Rules of Hell?
The Rules of Hell has 42 tracks, running approximately 220 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Neon Knights 3:53
- 2 Children of the Sea Standout 5:34
- 3 Lady Evil 4:26
- 4 Heaven and Hell Standout 6:59
- 5 Wishing Well 4:07
- 6 Die Young 4:45
- 7 Walk Away 4:25
- 8 Lonely Is the Word 5:51
Disc 2
- 1 Turn Up the Night 3:42
- 2 Voodoo 4:32
- 3 The Sign of the Southern Cross 7:47
- 4 E5150 2:51
- 5 The Mob Rules Standout 3:15
- 6 Country Girl 4:02
- 7 Slipping Away 3:46
- 8 Falling off the Edge of the World 5:03
- 9 Over and Over 5:29
Disc 3
- 1 E5150 2:22
- 2 Neon Knights 4:36
- 3 N.I.B. 5:08
- 4 Children of the Sea Standout 6:08
- 5 Voodoo 5:57
- 6 Black Sabbath 8:38
- 7 War Pigs 9:19
- 8 Iron Man 7:19
Disc 4
- 1 The Mob Rules Standout 4:12
- 2 Heaven and Hell Standout 11:58
- 3 The Sign of the Southern Cross / Heaven and Hell (continued) 7:15
- 4 Paranoid 3:46
- 5 Children of the Grave 5:25
- 6 Fluff 1:11
Disc 5
- 1 Computer God 6:14
- 2 After All (The Dead) 5:41
- 3 TV Crimes 4:02
- 4 Letters From Earth 4:16
- 5 Master of Insanity 5:55
- 6 Time Machine 4:15
- 7 Sins of the Father 4:46
- 8 Too Late 6:54
- 9 I 5:13
- 10 Buried Alive 4:53
- 11 Time Machine (Wayne’s World version) 4:18
Release Date
July 22, 2008
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
220 min 28 sec
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