After previous iterations of the group – the Polka Tulk Blues Band and Earth – the band settled on the name Black Sabbath in 1969. They distinguished themselves through occult themes with horror-inspired lyrics and down-tuned guitars. Signing to Philips Records in November 1969, they released their first single, "Evil Woman", in January 1970, and their debut album, Black Sabbath, was released the following month. Though it received a negative critical response, the album was a commercial success, leading to a follow-up record, Paranoid, later that year. The band's popularity grew, and by 1973's Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, critics were starting to respond favourably.
Osbourne's excessive substance abuse led to his firing in 1979. He was replaced by former Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Following two albums with Dio, Black Sabbath endured many personnel changes in the 1980s and 1990s that included vocalists Ian Gillan, Glenn Hughes, Ray Gillen and Tony Martin, as well as several drummers and bassists. Martin, who replaced Gillan in 1987, was the second-longest serving vocalist and recorded three albums with Black Sabbath before his dismissal in 1991. That same year, Iommi and Butler were rejoined by Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer (1992). After two more studio albums with Martin, who replaced Dio in 1993, the band's original line-up reunited in 1997 and released a live album, Reunion, the following year; they continued to tour occasionally until 2005. Other than various back catalogue reissues and compilation albums, as well as the Mob Rules-era line-up reunited as Heaven & Hell, there was no further activity under the Black Sabbath until 2011 with the release of their final studio album and 19th overall, 13, in 2013, which features all of the original members except Ward. During their farewell tour, the band played their final concert in their home city of Birmingham on 4 February 2017. Occasional partial reunions have happened since, most recently when Osbourne and Iommi performed together at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Black Sabbath have sold over 70 million records worldwide as of 2013, making them one of the most commercially successful heavy metal bands. Black Sabbath, together with Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have been referred to as the "unholy trinity of British hard rock and heavy metal in the early to mid-seventies". They were ranked by MTV as the "Greatest Metal Band of All Time" and placed second on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list. Rolling Stone magazine ranked them number 85 on their "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Black Sabbath were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. They have also won two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance, and in 2019 the band were presented a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Studio albums
Black Sabbath (1970)
Paranoid (1970)
Master of Reality (1971)
Vol. 4 (1972)
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)
Sabotage (1975)
Technical Ecstasy (1976)
Never Say Die! (1978)
Heaven and Hell (1980)
Mob Rules (1981)
Born Again (1983)
Seventh Star (1986)
The Eternal Idol (1987)
Headless Cross (1989)
Tyr (1990)
Dehumanizer (1992)
Cross Purposes (1994)
Forbidden (1995)
13 (2013)
Psycho Man
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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The killing chill takes over him
His victims will not know when he appears
The lust of Death's possession
Will overtake his psycho mind
He won't be happy 'till he smells their fear
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
Looking for a victim wherever he can
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
He's a killer
Addicted to their madness
The taste of death that lives within
He loves it when he tastes their final breath
Stalking gives him pleasure
Killing is the final act
He takes no pity with his lust for death
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
Looking for a victim wherever he can
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
He's a killer
Playing in his twilight zone
He knows that he's the best
Creeping through the streets alone 'till he finds his
victim's (ex/next)
Killing gives him pleasure
Sleeping gives him pain
The only time he's feeling good is when he'd killed and killed again
When he's killed again
When he's killed again
When he's killed again
When he's killed again
When he's killed again
When he's killed again...
Watch out!
He's the Angel of Death
Angel of Death
He's the Angel of Death
Angel of Death
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
Looking for a victim wherever he can
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
He's a killer
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
Looking for a victim wherever he can
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
He's a killer
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
Looking for a victim wherever he can
He's the Angel of Death
Psycho Man
Psycho Man
(Angel of Death)
He's a killer
The lyrics of Black Sabbath's "Psycho Man" capture the twisted mind of a serial killer. The song opens with the midnight hour approaching and the killer's lust for death taking over his mind. The killer enjoys stalking and killing his victims, with no pity for their fear or final breath. He is addicted to the madness of killing and is always looking for his next victim, playing in his twilight zone while creeping through the streets alone.
The Angel of Death, as he calls himself, is a psycho man who takes pleasure in killing, and sleeping is the only thing that gives him pain. He is only happy when he has killed and killed again. The song concludes with a warning to "watch out" for the Angel of Death, who is always looking for a victim wherever he can find them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Psycho Man" paint a terrifying picture of a cold-blooded killer consumed by the act of murder. The song's dark and eerie tone, along with the haunting vocals of Ozzy Osbourne, create a chilling listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
The midnight hour approaches
The time of darkness is arriving
The killing chill takes over him
He is overcome with a feeling of murder
His victims will not know when he appears
He will take them by surprise
The lust of Death's possession
His desire for death is consuming him
Will overtake his psycho mind
It will become his dominant mentality
He won't be happy 'till he smells their fear
He derives pleasure from their terror
He's the Angel of Death
He is a killer
Psycho Man
A person who is mentally unstable and violent
(Angel of Death)
Death personified
Looking for a victim wherever he can
Seeking someone to kill in any place
He's a killer
He murders people
Addicted to their madness
He craves the chaos and insanity he creates
The taste of death that lives within
He enjoys the sensation of causing death
He loves it when he tastes their final breath
He takes pleasure in their last gasp of air
Stalking gives him pleasure
He enjoys the act of hunting his prey
Killing is the final act
The act of murder is his ultimate goal
He takes no pity with his lust for death
He has no compassion for his victims and only desires to kill
Playing in his twilight zone
He exists in a state of darkness and insanity
He knows that he's the best
He believes he is the most skilled at murder
Creeping through the streets alone 'till he finds his victim's (ex/next)
He roams the streets alone until he finds someone to kill
Killing gives him pleasure
He takes enjoyment in causing death
Sleeping gives him pain
He is tormented by his own nightmares and guilt
The only time he's feeling good is when he'd killed and killed again
His only source of happiness is through his murders
When he's killed again
After he commits another murder
Watch out!
Beware of him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, TONY IOMMI, OZZY OSBOURNE
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