Almost five decades ago, the toll of a bell and rolling thunder marked the conception of an ear splittingly monolithic riff. In that moment, Black Sabbath and the sound of Heavy Metal were forged. The band embarked on what Ozzy describes as “the most incredible adventure you could think of”, a journey that would go on to define a genre.
The End is a celebration of Black Sabbath’s final hometown concert at Birmingham’s Genting Arena on 4th February, 2017. This unforgettable farewell show from one of the biggest bands in the world will be released by Eagle Vision on 17th November 2017.
With a hit packed set list including Iron Man, Paranoid, War Pigs and many more, the high production values, visual effects and pyrotechnics wowed fans, as the band delivered the most emotionally charged show in their history.
All visual formats feature special bonus material of the band playing a selection of their favourite songs not played on tour. These intimate live sessions at Angelic Studios were recorded in the days after their final live performance.
The End captures a once-in-a-career performance, an essential snapshot of musical history and a fitting farewell to true innovators and original heavy metal icons, Black Sabbath
Critic Reviews:
- “More a celebration of the pioneering heavy-metal band’s legacy than an epitaph… their music will echo through the ages.” – Rolling Stone
- “Rock-solid” – Billboard
- “…A best-case concert scenario that highlighted the massive place in musical culture the band has occupied for the better part of five decades…a flawless show…” – Boston Globe
- “There really wasn’t a moment where you weren’t hearing some of the best heavy metal ever written…still nobody can do it like Sabbath.” – Brooklyn Vegan
- “The show had the kind of momentous mojo you never forget” – LA Weekly
- “In sound and feeling…you could hear the band in giant, clear, present detail” – New York Times
- “…Spartan and leaden hard rock played with tight precision” – The Oakland Press