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Black Sabbath

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The Profile

English heavy metal band formed in Birmingham in 1968, widely credited as pioneers of heavy metal and led musically by guitarist Tony Iommi.

Original core lineup included Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums). The band is best known for early 1970s albums and influential riffs.

DeBaser's reviews trace Black Sabbath from their Birmingham beginnings to later lineups and final shows. The early-1970s records (Black Sabbath, Paranoid, Master of Reality) are widely praised. Later eras and some albums draw mixed reactions, while live/reunion coverage is enthusiastic.

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