BLACK SABBATH - The Eternal Idol (2025 Remaster) · DIGIPAK CD

CD in digipak.

Background information about 'The Eternal Idol (2025 Remaster)'

"The Eternal Idol" stands as one of Black Sabbath's most underrated masterpieces, originally released in 1987 during a period of significant transition for the legendary Birmingham band. This 2025 remaster breathes new life into what many consider the band's most melodic and accessible album, showcasing Tony Iommi's masterful guitar work alongside the powerful vocals of Tony Martin, who had just joined the fold. The album marked a creative renaissance for Sabbath, blending their signature heavy sound with more polished production and memorable hooks that would influence countless metal bands in the years to come.

The remastered version reveals layers of detail previously buried in the original mix, from the crushing riffs of "The Shining" to the epic storytelling of the title track "The Eternal Idol". Songs like "Hard Life to Love" and "Lost Forever" demonstrate the band's ability to craft both thunderous anthems and introspective ballads, while maintaining that unmistakable Sabbath darkness. Tony Martin's soaring vocals have never sounded better, and Iommi's guitar tone cuts through with crystalline clarity, making this essential listening for both longtime fans and newcomers discovering this overlooked gem.

For fans of: Dio, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.

Track listing

1. The Shining (2025 Remaster)
2. Ancient Warrior (2025 Remaster)
3. Hard Life to Love (2025 Remaster)
4. Glory Ride (2025 Remaster)
5. Born to Lose (2025 Remaster)
6. Nightmare (2025 Remaster)
7. Scarlet Pimpernel (2025 Remaster)
8. Lost Forever (2025 Remaster)
9. Eternal Idol (2025 Remaster)

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstraße 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: umusic.com