Show Notes
Episode 102: Black Sabbath (The Martin Era & Everyone else) – Part 3
In Episode 102 of The Metal List (Part 3 of our 4-part Black Sabbath extravaganza) we dive into the darkest, most overlooked, and bizarre chapters in the band's long history: the Tony Martin era and the rotation of frontmen that defined Sabbath’s deep cuts.
From Ian Gillan's coke-fueled Born Again era and Glenn Hughes' brief run on Seventh Star, to Tony Martin taking the microphone and steering the ship through the late 1980s and 1990s, we wade through the wilderness years and debate if Tony Iommi temporarily lost his mojo.
In this episode, we break down: • The Wilderness Years: The chaos behind 1983's Born Again with Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan and the short-lived Glenn Hughes era. • The Tony Martin Legacy: Re-evaluating underrated Power Metal and Doom Metal gems like The Headless Cross, Tyr, Eternal Idol, and Cross Purposes. • The Low Points: Getting into the true dregs of Sabbath’s discography • Key Tracks: Highlighting deep cuts like "Headless Cross," "Anno Mundi," "Zero the Hero," and "The Shining." • The Verdict: Sorting out the forgotten masterpieces from the chaotic missteps in Tony Iommi's solo-turned-Sabbath output.
Join us for Part 3 of our Black Sabbath extravaganz, as we shine a light on the lost eras!
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• The Metal List Linktree: https://linktr.to/TheMetalList • Black Sabbath Official Website: https://www.blacksabbath.com/ • Black Sabbath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksabbath/ • Black Sabbath Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlackSabbath
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