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49 Years Ago – Black Sabbath Release the Drug-Fueled 'Vol. 4'49 Years Ago – Black Sabbath Release the Drug-Fueled 'Vol. 4'They almost called it 'Snowblind.'Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
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