Show Notes
Black Sabbath - "Heaven and Hell"
From the album of the same name, released April 25, 1980
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bassist and lyricist for Black Sabbath, Geezer Butler. They discuss the song "Heaven and Hell", the pivotal moment in Sabbath's history where Ronnie James Dio joined the band, and they also discuss the follow-up album "Mob Rules".
Brian also talks about the production of the song with Mark Lewis, who talks about how this is one of the greatest and most important songs in his life.
We also check in with author Martin Popoff to give us some historical information and his well-informed opinions.
Watch the complete, unedited interview with Geezer Butler:
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