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“War Pigs” is by far Black Sabbath’s most well-known song, and for good reason. It’s a surprisingly political track from a band not particularly known for its protest songs. “War Pigs” was originally ...

“Paranoid” and “Iron Man” soar over 1,000% in sales after Ozzy Osbourne’s death, helping Black Sabbath score four top 10 Digital Song Sales hits for the first time. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 11: ...

Black Sabbath was about more than just Ozzy. All the band members were essential: Tony Iommi, the dark prince of guitar riffs and a two-fisted ladies man; Geezer Butler, the mild-mannered bassist and ...