The Eternal Idol
Black Sabbath · 1987
43 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · doom metal
A blend of haunting melodies and powerful riffs that exemplify the essence of late-era heavy metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- haunting melodies with depth
- immersive listening experience
- reflective moments of intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Themes
- dark fantasy realms· ancient warrior tales· heavy metal renaissance
- Career context
- Released on December 8, 1987, 'The Eternal Idol' marked Black Sabbath's first album with vocalist Tony Martin, following the departure of Ronnie James Dio. This transition came during a time when the band was seeking to redefine its sound after commercial struggles in the early 1980s, positioning Martin as a key figure in their late-career renaissance.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Candlemass· Electric Wizard· Pentagram
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Nightfall by Candlemass — Shares the same epic doom sound and lyrical themes of dark fantasy and ancient tales.Holy Diver by Dio — Similar haunting melodies and powerful riffs, exploring mythical themes with a strong vocal presence.Master of Disguise by Savage Grace — Combines intricate guitar work with dark lyrical imagery, aligning well with late-era heavy metal aesthetics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Shining 5:59
- 2 Ancient Warrior 5:31
- 3 Hard Life to Love 5:00
- 4 Glory Ride 4:48
- 5 Born to Lose 3:44
- 6 Nightmare 5:20
- 7 Scarlet Pimpernel 2:07
- 8 Lost Forever 4:03
- 9 Eternal Idol 6:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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