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God Is Dead?

Black Sabbath · 2013

8 min · 1 track · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A heavy exploration of existential themes wrapped in dark, sludgy riffs and haunting vocals.

God Is Dead? is a single by Black Sabbath, released in 2013. A heavy exploration of existential themes wrapped in dark, sludgy riffs and haunting vocals. 'God Is Dead?' received critical acclaim and debuted at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Black Sabbath's enduring legacy in heavy metal. The song also sparked discussions about faith and nihilism, resonating with fans and critics alike during a time of cultural uncertainty. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does God Is Dead? sound like?

A heavy exploration of existential themes wrapped in dark, sludgy riffs and haunting vocals. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes God Is Dead? by Black Sabbath notable?

'God Is Dead?' received critical acclaim and debuted at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Black Sabbath's enduring legacy in heavy metal. The song also sparked discussions about faith and nihilism, resonating with fans and critics alike during a time of cultural uncertainty. Released in 2013, 'God Is Dead?' marked Black Sabbath's first studio album since their reunion with Ozzy Osbourne. This album came after the band's previous effort, '13' (2013), which was their first full-length album featuring Osbourne in over 30 years, revitalizing their classic sound for a new generation.

How many songs are on God Is Dead??

God Is Dead? has 1 track, running approximately 8 minutes.

Tracklist

1 track·8:52

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Release Date

April 19, 2013

Genre

doom metal, hard rock, heavy metal

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

8 min 52 sec