Tony Iommi

THE AUDIOECLECTICA PODCAST: EPISODE 09- BLACK SABBATH CATALOG DIVE

Here we are now at episode 9 of The Audioeclectica Podcast. This episode is all about Black Sabbath and their 20 studio albums. Brian and Justin go through each album and discuss what made each one special and unique. As we state in the episode “All Sabbath Albums Matter.” This is also a bit of a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne as well. Ozzy you will be beyond missed. We thank you for all the years of great performances, albums, and memories.

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SONGS THAT SHOULD BE PLAYED LIVE: BLACK OBLIVION By Billy Corgan & Tony Iommi

Back in 2000, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath released a solo album that featured 10 different singers on songs he wrote. There’s songs with Ozzy, Phil Anselmo, Serj Tankian, Henry Rollins, Ian Astbury, Billy Idol and a few others. There is one song though that has always stood out to be the most and that song is “Black Oblivion” which was written by Tony Iommi and Billy Corgan. When you hear this song you can definitely get some awesome Sabbath vibes but, there’s something more to this song. It’s an epic song for one, and two, since Billy Corgan is such a giant Sabbath fan, you can really hear how much this meant to Billy to work with Tony. This is one of those songs that if The Smashing Pumpkins added to their set next time they tour, I would absolutely lose my mind. I really do love this song. I also have another idea for this. Since there is going to be a Final Black Sabbath show, and Billy Corgan will be there, how about “Black Oblivion” gets played live and with Tony Iommi joining Billy! That would be awesome!

Tony Iommi & Billy Corgan- Black Oblivion:

Deep Cuts: Tony Iommi with Billy Corgan- Black Oblivion

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Tony Iommi is the riff master. That’s undeniable. Back in 2000 (There’s that damn year again), Tony released his first “solo” album featuring many guest vocalists like Phil Anselmo, Dave Grohl, Henry Rollins, Peter Steele, Ozzy, Billy Idol, Billy Corgan and a few others. There were a couple songs on the album that always stood out to me, the one with Phil and the one with Billy Corgan. The latter of which “Black Oblivion” is one of the coolest songs on the record and it’s pretty epic too. It’s also interesting to note too that, Billy and Tony wrote two songs for the album but, only one was picked. I know I’d be very interested to hear the other one.

Tony Iommi w/Billy Corgan- Black Oblivion:

 

Title Tracks: Black Sabbath

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We all know that Black Sabbath are pioneers of heavy music. They are also one of the best at title track songs. Through their catalog, you can really pick up “that vibe” from these songs. That “vibe” I’m referring to is the feeling that captures the essence of the album. Over the years, Black Sabbath’s title tracks have not only made a statement but, also, left a mark on music in general.

Ozzy Era:

Black Sabbath:

 

 

Paranoid:

 

 

Sabbath Bloody Sabbath:

 

 

Never Say Die:

 

 

The Dio Era:

Heaven and Hell:

 


Mob Rules:

 

 

Ian Gillan Era:

Born Again:

 

Guest Vocalist: Ozzy Osbourne

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The other day Ozzy celebrated his 70th birthday. Funny enough, while I was on my way home that day, I had my iPod on random and the Rob Zombie song “Iron Head” came on and there was Ozzy singing on it. I had totally forgotten about Ozzy guesting on that song, so of course when I got home I looked up all the songs he’s guested on over the years. So, here’s a bunch of those songs.

 

Rob Zombie- Iron Head (from The Sinister Urge):

 

 
Black Label Society- Stillborn (from The Blessed Hellride):

 

 

 

Coal Chamber- Shock The Monkey (from Chamber Music):

 

 
Slash- Crucify The Dead (from Slash):

 

 

Tony Iommi- Who’s Fooling Who (from Iommi):

 

 
Alice Cooper- Wake The Dead (from Along Came A Spider):

 

 
Ringo Starr- Vertical Man (from Vertical Man):

 

 
Busta Rhymes- This Means War (from E.L.E.- The Final World Front):

 

Album Rank: Black Sabbath (Ozzy Era)

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The first six Black Sabbath albums are highly regarded in the rock and metal circles. I personally think the first four are the ones that should be the ones that are highly touted. The other two contain quite a lot of filler. That’s just my opinion though. So, with all this in mind here are the Ozzy era Black Sabbath albums ranked from not their best to the best.

9) Technical Ecstasy:

8) Never Say Die:

7) 13:

6) Sabotage:

5) Sabbath Bloody Sabbath:

4) Volume 4:

3) Master Of Reality:

2) Black Sabbath:

1) Paranoid:

Guest Musician: Dave Grohl

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Dave Grohl is one of the busiest and most collaborative musicians that have come around in a long time. I’ve been wanting to do a Guest Musician post about Dave for some time, and now seems like the great time to do it. Here are a slew of the songs Dave has guested on over the years.

 
Tony Iommi Solo Album- Goodbye Lament (Vocals/Drums):

 

David Bowie- I’ve Been Waiting For You (Guitar):

 

Pete Yorn- For Us (Drums):

 

Garbage- Bad Boyfriend (Drums):

 

Slash Solo Album- Watch This (Drums):

 

The Prodigy- Run With The Wolves (Drums):

 

Nine Inch Nails- Getting Smaller (Drums):

 

Nine Inch Nails- The Collector (Drums):

 

Nine Inch Nails- Sunspots (Drums):

 

Nine Inch Nails- The Line Begins To Blur (Drums):

 

Nine Inch Nails- Every Day Is Exactly The Same (Drums):

 

Albums Played On:

Queens Of The Stone Age- Songs For The Deaf, Like Clockwork
Tenacious D- Self Titled, The Pick Of Destiny, Rize Of The Fenix
Juliette And The Licks- Four On The Floor
Killing Joke- Self Titled

And so many more…

 

 

Guest Vocalist: Ian Astbury of The Cult

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Way back when I was a little lad I remember seeing the video for The Cult’s “Fire Woman” and thinking that the guy singing was outstanding. So naturally I had my parents take me to go buy their album Sonic Temple. Over the years I’ve really noticed I love Ian Astbury’s voice. In the past few years The Cult has come back and are delivering the goods. Their last two albums, Choice Of Weapon and Hidden City are fantastic, and have that classic edge the band has always had. Ian’s voice has always been distinct and when you hear it on other band’s songs, it brings something special out of those songs. Here are a few songs that Ian has guested on over the years.

 

Tony Iommi w/ Ian Astbury- Flame On:

 

Slash w/ Ian Astbury- Ghost:

 

Circus Of Power- Shine:

 

Boris-Teeth and Claws:

Guest Vocalist: Henry Rollins

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Henry Rollins is one of the most influential punk rock singers ever. His work with Black Flag is legendary and his own band Rollins Band is tremendous especially the album Weight. I was thinking I know Henry has guested on a bunch of songs over the years so why not share that with you all.

Tool- Bottom:

Tony Iommi- Laughing Man In A Devil Mask:

Iggy Pop- Wild America:

William Shatner- I Can’t Get Behind That:

Misfits- We Are 138:

Guest Vocalist/Guitarist: Billy Corgan

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Since The Smashing Pumpkins released their great new album Monuments To An Elegy late last year I’ve been on a huge Pumpkins kick. While on this journey I’ve looked into all the songs that Billy Corgan has been apart of with other bands, whether it’s co-writing, lending his vocals and guitar talents to. Here are a few of the songs that I found interesting that he guested on in someway.

Marilyn Manson- Speed Of Pain:

Tony Iommi- Black Oblivion:

Blindside- Hooray, It’s LA (Guest Guitar):

New Order- Turn My Way:

Glen Campbell- There’s No Me…Without You: