100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Back Sabbath "N.I.B."

100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Show Notes

SONG -Black Sabbath : "N.I.B"

Released Friday February 13, 1970

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Black Sabbath's "N.I.B." with the bands longtime manager, and wife of Geezer Butler. They also discuss the different eras of Sabbath, Halestorm, Ghost and even some of the best things to do in Las Vegas, where they both live.

Producer Mark Lewis also discusses the production of the song and Martin Popoff provides all sorts of useful information and historical context.

You can watch the entire unedited version of the interview HERE:

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