In the mid-80's it really looked as though Sabbath had finally reached the end. Following the confusion surrounding the release of Seventh Star, one wondered if there was any momentum left. And then came The Eternal Idol.
Hiring the vocal abilities of Tony Martin, this album breathed new life into the beast that is Black Sabbath. Hitting off with the sensational “The Shining”, this song signifies the third coming of this band. Martin's vocals are reminiscent of Dio, while Tony Iommi's guitar riffs are back to their best with immediate effect.
This is a fantastic return to form. The writing, generally shared between Iommi and veteran bass player Bob Daisley, is back to the heavy metal roots that Sabbath created. With Martin on vocals, the songs are driven along by a band that may only have one of the original members, but are no less talented.
Favourites for me here include “The Shining”, “Ancient Warrior”, “Born To Lose”, “Nightmare” and “Eternal Idol”
Rating: The revitalisation of one of the greatest ever. 3.5/5.
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