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)
Shock Wave
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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You can't escape the fate of the chosen one
Black moon rising, in a blood red sky
This time you realise that you're gonna die
Drinking your blood brew is your answer
That's what you plan to do
No dreaming, time you cheat this master
You're on your own going through
Wind of mist has taken over your mind
And you think you're on your own
Don't believe you are the only one here
Look around, you're not alone
Feel the forces from another world
Ghostly shadows fill your mind
Evil power hanging over you
As you freeze, you're like a child
Look behind you!
Somebody's calling
Someone is near
Feel yourself falling
Falling with fear
You tell yourself you're dreaming
You realise you're screaming
You know that this shouldn't happen to you
You tell yourself that it's scary too
But there is nothing you can do, oh!
Ghostly shadows from the other world
Evil forces in your mind
Trapped between the worlds of life and death
Frozen in the realms of time
Look behind you!
You feel yourself falling, you're at the end of the line
Your body is crawling, but your senses are blind
Cold, cold feelings are running through your brains
Ice cold fingers, running through your veins
The lyrics of Black Sabbath's Shock Wave are filled with dark and haunting imagery that paints a picture of impending doom. The song seems to be talking about a person who is doomed to die no matter what they do, and the realization of this fate creates a sense of fear and anxiety in them. The opening lines of the song, "There's no reason for you to run, you can't escape the fate of the chosen one," indicate that there is no escape, and the person must face their fate head-on.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this person is facing a supernatural force that is beyond their comprehension. The "wind of mist" takes over their mind and creates a sense of isolation and fear. The lyrics suggest that there are "ghostly shadows" and "evil power" hanging over them, and they are frozen like a child in their grip.
The chorus of the song reinforces this sense of fear and helplessness. The person hears someone calling, and they feel themselves falling with fear. They realize they are not alone but are trapped between the worlds of life and death, frozen in time.
Overall, Black Sabbath's Shock Wave is a chilling and visceral portrayal of the fear of the unknown and the inevitability of fate.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no reason for you to run
You cannot escape your destined fate.
You can't escape the fate of the chosen one
Your destiny is inevitable.
Black moon rising, in a blood red sky
A sign of impending doom.
This time you realise that you're gonna die
You are facing imminent death.
Drinking your blood brew is your answer
You believe that dark magic will save you.
That's what you plan to do
You have made up your mind to try anything.
No dreaming, time you cheat this master
You need to act fast to avoid your fate.
You're on your own going through
You are facing your destiny alone.
Wind of mist has taken over your mind
Your thoughts are clouded by fear.
And you think you're on your own
You believe that you are alone in your terror.
Don't believe you are the only one here
You are not alone in your struggle.
Look around, you're not alone
Others are enduring similar fates.
Feel the forces from another world
You sense otherworldly powers around you.
Ghostly shadows fill your mind
You are haunted by fearsome shapes in your imagination.
Evil power hanging over you
You are under the influence of dark forces.
As you freeze, you're like a child
You are petrified with fear.
Look behind you!
You sense a lurking danger.
Somebody's calling
You hear a mysterious voice.
Someone is near
You sense a presence watching you.
Feel yourself falling
You are losing control of your body and mind.
Falling with fear
Your terror is overwhelming.
You tell yourself you're dreaming
You try to convince yourself that this is not happening.
You realise you're screaming
You are overcome with terror.
You know that this shouldn't happen to you
You feel unfairly singled out.
You tell yourself that it's scary too
You try to rationalize your fear.
But there is nothing you can do, oh!
You feel powerless to change your fate.
Evil forces in your mind
Your thoughts are consumed by dark thoughts.
Trapped between the worlds of life and death
You are stuck in a liminal space between existence and non-existence.
Frozen in the realms of time
You are paralyzed by your own dread.
You feel yourself falling, you're at the end of the line
You have reached the end of your journey.
Your body is crawling, but your senses are blind
You are physically frozen with fear, but your mind is racing with terror.
Cold, cold feelings are running through your brains
You are consumed by chilling emotions.
Ice cold fingers, running through your veins
You are physically affected by your overwhelmng fear.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTHONY IOMMI, JOHN OSBOURNE, TERENCE BUTLER, WILLIAM WARD
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