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Live at Hammersmith Odeon

Black Sabbath · 2007

79 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal

A thunderous live showcase of heavy metal anthems that captures Black Sabbath's raw energy and iconic sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thunderous live energy experience
  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • cathartic anthems for release
  • dynamic performance for engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
1980s metal scene· live performance energy· political disillusionment
Career context
Released in 2007, 'Live at Hammersmith Odeon' arrives during a resurgence of interest in Black Sabbath, following the original lineup's reunion. The album documents a performance from 1981, showcasing their enduring influence on heavy metal while reminding fans of their storied legacy. This release came after their previous studio album, 'Forbidden', which was met with mixed reviews.
Stylistic neighbors
Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Live After Death by Iron Maiden — Captures the same electrifying live energy and heavy metal anthems from the 1980s.
Unleashed in the East by Judas Priest — Shares a raw live performance atmosphere and themes of rebellion from the metal era.
No Sleep 'til Hammersmith by Motörhead — Delivers a similar thunderous live sound with high-energy performances and a gritty edge.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 E5150 1:17
  • 2 Neon Knights 4:37
  • 3 N.I.B. 5:16
  • 4 Children of the Sea 6:07
  • 5 Country Girl 3:53
  • 6 Black Sabbath 8:24
  • 7 War Pigs 7:40
  • 8 Slipping Away 3:18
  • 9 Iron Man 7:05
  • 10 The Mob Rules 3:33
  • 11 Heaven and Hell 14:24
  • 12 Paranoid 3:21
  • 13 Voodoo 5:44
  • 14 Children of the Grave 5:03

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