Released 40 years ago
Seventh Star
Black Sabbath · 1986
34 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A blend of melodic hard rock and traditional heavy metal, showcasing a more accessible side of Black Sabbath.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with melodic hooks
- gradual build to emotional climax
- mid-tempo anthems for reflection
- accessible sound for casual listeners
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking immediate, high-energy tracks
- prefer lengthy, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- personal struggle· metal resurgence· Tony Martin's debut
- Career context
- Released on January 23, 1986, 'Seventh Star' was Black Sabbath's first album featuring vocalist Tony Martin, marking a significant lineup change. This album followed the band's previous release, 'Born Again', which had been met with mixed reviews, and represented an attempt to reestablish their sound in the evolving metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Turbo by Judas Priest — Shares melodic hard rock elements and themes of personal struggle, with a polished production style.Holy Diver by Dio — Similar blend of heavy metal riffs and accessible melodies, exploring themes of inner conflict and resilience.Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden — Combines melodic structures and thematic depth, reflecting personal journeys within a heavy metal context.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In for the Kill 3:42
- 2 No Stranger to Love 4:29
- 3 Turn to Stone 3:29
- 4 Sphinx (The Guardian) 1:11
- 5 Seventh Star 5:20
- 6 Danger Zone 4:25
- 7 Heart Like a Wheel 6:37
- 8 Angry Heart 3:06
- 9 In Memory... 2:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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