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Black Sabbath To Re-Issue "Paranoid"

posted Feb 18, 2009 at 7:38 AM by Diamond Oz.  (21 Comments)

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Heavy metal gods Black Sabbath will be re-releasing their classic album, "Paranoid" on April 6th. The new, expanded edition will feature three discs of material including the album, previously unreleased tracks, the extremely rare 1974 Quadrophonic mix of the album aswell as booklets telling the story behind each Black Sabbath album, previously unseen photographs and more.

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21 Comments on "Black Sabbath To Re-Issue 'Paranoid'"

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1. spiral_architect writes:

this is incredible news! one of the most important metal albums of all time, being given the royal treatment! i can't wait to hear the unreleased tracks!

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 2:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Netromancer writes:

While I'm not usually one for shiny new packages, I might just have to grab this.

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 2:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Diamond Oz writes:

I hope the unreleased tracks are the early Earth demos. I've only heard a few snippets of those but I love them.

Now playing: Iron Maiden - Remember Tomorrow

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 2:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Jenny writes:

Now I know what I want for my birthday.

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 2:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Jomama writes:

Excellent news! Can't wait!

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 2:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Kalis_wrath writes:

Why? This is a dumb idea, in my opinion. Love Sabbath, but why do this? Damn Sharon! I bet she is behind this!

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 2:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Diamond Oz writes:

I don't think Sharon has any control over what Sabbath does to be fair. Plus there's (surprisingly) still alot of metal fans, myself included, who don't own this album. The only Sabbath I have is the two disc Best Of and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.

Now playing: Iron Maiden - Remember Tomorrow (Live at The Rainbow)

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 2:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Kalis_wrath writes:

I got all of Ozzy era Sabbath. :D

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 2:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Diamond Oz writes:

I got all of Ozzy's solo stuff except that live album where it was only Black Sabbath songs. When I win the lottery I'll buy all of the Ozzy era Sabbath and probably the Dio era too.

Now playing: Iron Maiden - Phantom Of The Opera (Live at The Rainbow, guess what DVD I'm watching :P)

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 3:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Bruno Hockalugie writes:

Definately won't be picking this up- I already have it on vinyl and cassette.

Diamond Oz- My personal favorite Sabbath album is Master of Reality, followed by Heaven and Hell and the self titled debut. Check them out if you get a chance.

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 3:21 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Bruno Hockalugie writes:

Diamond Oz- That Maiden live at the Rainbow DVD is the sh**!

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 3:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Diamond Oz writes:

It sure is. I've noticed recently when comparing the two's latter work, that Di'Anno actually has a stronger voice than d***inson in a way. In alot of cases, Bruce's voice seems to bottle out quite a bit.

I shall have to check those albums out. Master Of Reality is the one with Children Of The Grave isn't it? That song rules so hard!

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 3:31 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. BrunoHockalugie writes:

Children of the Grave, Sweet Leaf, Into the Void, etc- classic all the way through! If I had to chose one, that would be it.

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 3:46 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. Netromancer writes:

Oh hell, dude. Master of Reality is one of my all time favorites. VERY much worth picking it up, Oz.
As for Paul and Bruce, Paul has a raw, rougher quality to his vocals which I've always kinda liked. Lemmy, Matt Pike, Pepper Keenan, Bon Scott, JD Cronise from The Sword. These are all singers I wouldn't list as very well trained, but they have an authority or power to their singing that might stem from the reason they aren't so refined. Like the flaws in their singing actually add to the music, giving it more personality, instead of detracting. Bruce though. I can't explain how he just makes Maiden the force they are for me. It's definately the sum of all parts, but with his operatic voice soaring over the machine gun riffs. He just blows me away live. God what a great band. LOL
Maiden just rules, plain and simple.

# Feb 18, 2009 @ 4:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. darksoulscavenger writes:

This is amazing!I can't wait till April 6th!!!!!!!!!

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 7:40 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. BoltThrower writes:

I'm kinda with Kali here. I don't see how Paranoid can be improved upon. Sometimes the fact that an album is unpolished makes it what it is. I know lots of bands have done this, some of my favorites included, as a way to generate some cash without putting out a new album. And sometimes in spite of putting out a new album. Nevertheless, all the extras in this one kinda make me want to buy it where I've passed up all my favorite bands' previous re-issues so far.

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 9:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. ZT* writes:

I'll pick this up, despite the fact that i'm sick to death of "Iron man" and "Paranoid" getting all the attention.

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 9:50 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. dudeman writes:

anyone looking for sabbath should check out sabotage (ozzy era) and the mob rules (dio era), a couple of classics. and faith no more's cover of war pigs just for the hell of it

# Feb 19, 2009 @ 11:18 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. ozzyfied writes:

How can one be sick of Ironman and Paranoid??
Those are the songs that put Sabbath as the God's of Metal (amongst many other songs as well).
A TRUE Sabbath fan, can never get sick of any songs they put out.

My personal favorite is "Fairies Wear Boots", "Megalomania" and the list goes on and on...

# Mar 14, 2009 @ 3:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. ZT* writes:

"How can one be sick of Ironman and Paranoid??"

Uh, because they're played to death?

# Mar 14, 2009 @ 8:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. MetallicPunk writes:

This is awesome news I'll have to pick this up,Paranoid is one of my all time fav metal albums,and as anyone knows by now Black Sabbath is my fav metal band by my avatar.

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