New York, NY (October 13, 2017)–Almost five decades ago, the toll of a bell and rolling thunder marked the conception of an ear splittingly monolithic riff. In that moment, Black Sabbath and the sound of Heavy Metal were forged. The band embarked on what Ozzy describes as âthe most incredible adventure you could think ofâ, a journey that would go on to define a genre.
The End, to be released on November 17, 2017, captured the final destination of that adventure â an unforgettable farewell show at the Genting Arena in Black Sabbathâs hometown of Birmingham. Filmed February 4, 2017, The End captures the legendary line-up celebrating their storied career, marking the closure of a monumental chapter in rock history. Pre-orders are open now.
With a hit packed set list including Iron Man, Paranoid, War Pigs and many more, the high production values, visual effects and pyrotechnics wowed fans, as the band delivered the most emotionally charged show of their lives. âBecause it was Birmingham, it was a special night for us,â said Tony. âIt was great to look out and know that all these people have come to see us. What a great feeling. Thereâs nothing like itâ.
All visual formats feature special bonus material of the band playing a selection of their favorite songs not played on tour. These intimate live sessions at Angelic Studios were recorded in the days after their final live performance, and mark the bandâs final studio recordings. Geezer said, âIt will never be âThe Endâ for me. Iâll always be a part of Sabbath, and Sabbath will always be a part of meâ.
Following last monthâs world premiere of a companion documentary film in over 1,700 cinemas around the world, Eagle Vision will release the full live show of The End on November 17 on DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD, double CD, triple 180gm vinyl and a limited deluxe collectorâs edition. A limited number of exclusive merchandise bundles are also available at PledgeMusic.
The End captures a once-in-a-career performance, an essential snapshot of musical history and a fitting farewell to true innovators and original heavy metal icons, Black Sabbath.