Today in 1981 Black sabbath released the album Mob Rules Birmingham, England Heavy/Traditional/Doom Metal Status:Active Years active: 1968 (as Polka Tulk), 1968-1969 (as Earth), 1969-2006, 2011-present Black Sabbath are generally considered both the first heavy metal and doom metal band. Originally they were called Polka Tulk (featuring a saxophonist and slide guitarist in their line-up) before changing to Earth, a name they had to change again because of confusion with another band of the same name. They may have also went by the name The Earth Blues Company in their pre-Black Sabbath days. Originally, they started as a blues-influenced hard rock group, but as they progressed they added more European folk elements to their sound, a sound that wasnt like any other group during their time. Thus, this was known as heavy metal, and in due time, the band became what is now known as doom metal. Their lyrics dealt with darker issues than most conventional rock as well. Accordingly, the doom genre name came from their Paranoid release, with the song called Hand of Doom. Stoner metal is another sub-genre that is a direct descendant from this band. The Mob Rules line-up of Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice reunited in 2007. Rather than using the Black Sabbath name (as the original line-up is still officially in place), they were called Heaven and Hell, after the first Dio-era album. Three new tracks were recorded for a compilation album of Dio-era Sabbath material before they officially reformed under the Heaven and Hell name. On May 13th 2006, Black Sabbath were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, becoming arguably the first heavy metal band to receive that honor. On November 11, 2011, the original members of Black Sabbath officially announced that they would record a new album and tour again in 2012. On May 19th, 2012, Geezer Butler announced that Tommy Clufetos would be the drummer for the band at three live shows. Original drummer Bill Ward has issued a statement saying that he would not join the reunion because of an un-signable contract Warner Bros. Records Ronnie James Dio – vocals (R.I.P. 2010) Tony Iommi – guitar Geezer Butler – bass guitar Vinny Appice – drums Additional performer Geoff Nicholls – keyboards 1. Turn Up The Night (3:42) 2. Voodoo (4:33) 3. The Sign Of The Southern Cross (7:49) 4. E5150 (2:51) 5. The Mob Rules (3:15) 6. Country Girl (4:03) 7. Slipping Away (3:46) 8. Falling Off The Edge Of The World (5:05) 9. Over And Over (5:27) Total Time 40:35 All tracks by Dio, Iommi, Butler, except 4. by Iommi, Butler. Deluxe Edition bonus tracks: Disc 1: 10. Die Young (Live 17.10.1980 in Uniondale, The United States) (4:03) 11. The Mob Rules (Alternative Version) (3:13) Disc 2 (Live at Hammersmith Odeon): 01. E5150 (Live 2.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 02. Neon Knights (Live 2.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 03. N.I.B. (Live 1.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 04. Children of the Sea (Live 1.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 05. Country Girl (Live 1.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 06. Black Sabbath (Live 31.12.1981 in London, The United Kingdom) 07. War Pigs (Live 1.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 08. Slipping Away (Live 31.12.1981 in London, The United Kingdom) 09. Iron Man (Live 1.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 10. The Mob Rules (Live 31.12.1981 in London, The United Kingdom) 11. Heaven and Hell (Live 1.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 12. Paranoid (Live 31.12.1981 in London, The United Kingdom) 13. Voodoo (Live 2.01.1982 in London, The United Kingdom) 14. Children of the Grave (Live 31.12.1981 in London, The United Kingdom Mob Rules is the tenth studio album by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in November 1981. It was the second and last Black Sabbath studio album to feature lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio prior to the 1992 album Dehumanizer. Mob Rules was the first Black Sabbath release to feature Vinny Appice on drums, who had replaced original member Bill Ward in the middle of the tour in support of the previous years Heaven and Hell. The cover art is a modified version of artist Greg Hildebrandts piece entitled Dream 1: Crucifiers from 1971, with Black Sabbath licensing its use for the cover of Mob Rules. The Live Evil album was recorded on the Mob Rules tour. The album is included in the Black Sabbath box set The Rules of Hell. youtube/watch?v=cATPLk559XY
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