Album: Symptom of the Universe: 1970–1978 by Black Sabbath (2002)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Mood: Epic
Record Label: Rhino
Format: Compilation

Description: Symptom of the Universe: The Original Black Sabbath 1970–1978 is a compilation album released by heavy metal band Black Sabbath in 2002.

All songs have been remastered for this compilation. The Black Box set, which was released in 2004, contained versions of the band's first eight albums remastered during the same sessions as this compilation.

Artist Background: Black Sabbath were an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. They are often cited as pioneers of heavy metal music. The band helped define the genre with releases such as Black Sabbath (1970), Paranoid (1970) and Master of Reality (1971). The band had multiple line-up changes following Osbourne's departure in 1979 and Iommi is the only constant member throughout their history. After previous ... Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, Heaven & Hell, Judas Priest

Music Scene: Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Epic, 2000s, Compilation, Rhino


Symptom of the Universe: The Original Black Sabbath 1970–1978 is a compilation album released by heavy metal band Black Sabbath in 2002.

All songs have been remastered for this compilation. The Black Box set, which was released in 2004, contained versions of the band's first eight albums remastered during the same sessions as this compilation.

Symptom of the Universe: 1970–1978

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