15 Essential Original Lineup Black Sabbath Songs
Black Sabbath created the template for heavy metal and thrash. But it's instructive to acknowledge just how unique Black Sabbath were when they first emerged. Those first eight albums are essential.
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Say It Loud! 100 Great Protest Songs: Part 2 – Steve Reich to the Sex Pistols
PopMatters has scoured the musical spectrum for the best examples of the protest song form, including anthems of great popularity and obscurity alike. Stay tuned all week as we unveil the top 100.
Blood and Thunder: Black Sabbath’s ‘Sabotage’ at 40
In 1975, with lawyers in the studio and a financial empire crumbling, Black Sabbath fought back with their last classic album of the decade.
British Summer Time at Hyde Park
Black Sabbath, Faith No More, Soundgarden and more: a tale of music and Independence.
Kenna Burima – “The Warning” (audio) (Premiere)
Kenna Burima used Black Sabbath as the key influence on her jazzy, bass clarinet-driven number "The Warning". PopMatters has the exclusive premiere.
Guessing the 2014 Grammys
Predictions and behind-the-scenes info on who will win the 2014 Grammys in ten major categories.
