BLACK SABBATH · Headless Cross (2024 Remaster) | BLACK LP

Black vinyl LP in standard sleeve.

Background information about 'Headless Cross (2024 Remaster)'

When Black Sabbath unleashed "Headless Cross" in 1989, they were navigating uncharted waters without Ozzy Osbourne at the helm. With Tony Martin stepping up as vocalist, the band crafted what many consider one of their most cohesive and powerful albums of the post-Ozzy era. This 2024 remaster brings new life to eight tracks that showcase a darker, more mystical side of the Birmingham legends. The title track stands as a monument to the band's ability to reinvent themselves while maintaining their signature doom-laden atmosphere.

The album opens with the ominous "The Gates of Hell" before diving into the epic title track, a six-and-a-half-minute journey through occult imagery and crushing riffs. Songs like "Devil & Daughter" and "When Death Calls" demonstrate Tony Iommi's continued mastery of the heavy riff, while Martin's operatic vocals add a theatrical dimension that perfectly complements the band's evolving sound. The production, originally handled by Cozy Powell and Tony Iommi, gets a fresh polish in this remaster, allowing every crushing chord and thunderous drum hit to resonate with crystal clarity.

For fans of: Dio, Candlemass, Rainbow, and Deep Purple

Track listing

1. The Gates of Hell (Remastered 2024)
2. Headless Cross (Remastered 2024)
3. Devil & Daughter (Remastered 2024)
4. When Death Calls (Remastered 2024)
5. Kill In the Spirit World (Remastered 2024)
6. Call of the Wild (Remastered 2024)
7. Black Moon (Remastered 2024)
8. Nightwing (Remastered 2024)

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