With well over a dozen albums in their catalog, there are lots of quotable and tattoo-worthy Black Sabbath lyrics. There are innumerable repeatable and relatable phrases. So for our list of the 10 Best Black Sabbath Lyrics, we picked our personal favorites. Don't worry, you can sound off about your preferred Sabbathian declarations when we're done.
The land down under can be tough to wrap your head around. It’s a continent, a country and an island. In terms of land mass, it’s close in size to the continental USA. Still, its population is less than that of Texas. The citizens drink big beers, use strange slang words, and eat something called Vegemite. But beyond the many stereotypes, Australia also has a thriving music scene.
Nine Inch Nails have released 12 studio albums to date, as well as numerous tracks for compilations and soundtracks. Band founder Trent Reznor has received high accolades from critics and fans alike, including a ton of nominations for major music awards. Reznor's even taken home a few of those, including two Grammy awards. With all those tracks out there, some are sure to fall through the cracks. But there isn't much filler to be found when sifting through the vast Nine Inch Nails discography.
Green Day have become one of the video eras major stars, unveiling a number of top notch clips over the years that alongside their music helped establish them as big time stars in the music industry. The band has used the video platform to truly enhance their music, whether it be delivering a somber message or eliciting a smile from some of their lighter tracks.
AFI may have started out as a hardcore band, but the group's sound has evolved over the years to where they've become one of the more popular bands in rock. And though change is inevitable, the group has maintained a dedication for finding the beauty in the dark side of things that has translated over to a good portion of their music videos.
The continued appeal of Five Finger Death Punch, upon first listen, is their guitar heavy riffs and the cagey, relentless assault of Ivan Moody vocals. But the outfit can do much more than straight ahead metal, as they approach their music with a stunning sense of craftsmanship, humor and lack of vanity.
While there may be fewer outlets for music videos, that hasn't stopped bands from using the promotional format to attract fans to their music. This year we saw some of hard rock and metal's top acts and newcomers use the platform to entertain, to inform, to generate a laugh or to horrify us at some of the atrocities in the world. But the key thing with the best videos of the year is that they all found a way to connect with their audience.
The holidays are fast approaching and we know this is the time of year it gets a little stressful trying to find that perfect something for the loved ones in your life. Knowing that a lot of you out there are hard rock and metal fans, we've been trying to come up with some ideas that will help you shop for those who share your appreciation for all things heavy.
Rock bands and liquor have historically gone hand in hand, so it’s no surprise to find a wide array of songs both inspired by and written about drinking. Whether it’s a party track designed to get fans raising their glasses, or a somewhat sobering look at the way alcohol can cause problems, many great songs would not exist without the muse of booze.
The '80s were a golden age for guitar-driven rock and roll. Coming strong off the hard rock scene of the '70s and bolstered by the emergence of MTV, riff rock has never been as popular as it was thirty years ago. During this golden era, guitars ruled the day. Bands like Van Halen, Guns N' Roses and Skid Row made the girls scream and the guys shred on their air guitars.