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Black Sabbath - The End Live in Birmingham (Live) (2017)
Black Sabbath – The End: Live in Birmingham (Live) (2017): Album Review, Tracklist & Fun Facts
Released in November 2017, The End: Live in Birmingham captures Black Sabbath’s final live performance at the Birmingham Genting Arena, marking the end of their farewell tour, “The End”. Featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler, this album documents the band’s ultimate live statement, closing over four decades of heavy metal history.
The album delivers a powerful, emotional performance, blending the band’s classic hits, doom-laden riffs, and farewell theatrics.
Album Overview
Recorded in their hometown of Birmingham, England, this live album captures the band performing with energy, precision, and emotion. Tony Iommi’s guitar riffs are sharp and heavy, Geezer Butler’s bass is deep and driving, and Ozzy Osbourne’s vocals retain their iconic power.
The setlist spans the band’s career, including Ozzy-era classics and tracks from 13, making this a comprehensive celebration of Black Sabbath’s legacy.
Tracklist – Black Sabbath: The End: Live in Birmingham (2017)
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Black Sabbath
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Fairies Wear Boots
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Under the Sun / Every Day Comes and Goes
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Into the Void
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Snowblind
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War Pigs
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Behind the Wall of Sleep
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Iron Man
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Dirty Women
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Children of the Grave
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God Is Dead?
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Paranoid
Album Review
The album opens with “Black Sabbath,” immediately evoking doom-laden heaviness and dramatic intensity. Classic tracks like “War Pigs” and “Iron Man” are delivered with precision and reverence, while newer material like “God Is Dead?” from 13 blends seamlessly into the setlist.
Ozzy Osbourne’s performance is emotional and commanding, reflecting the weight of a final show. Tony Iommi’s riffs remain crushing and unmistakable, and Geezer Butler’s bass underpins the band with authority. The album closes with “Paranoid,” a fitting, celebratory finale that encapsulates Black Sabbath’s enduring influence.
Fun Facts, Trivia & Did You Know
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• Fun Fact: The End: Live in Birmingham marks the last live recording of Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne, officially ending the band’s touring career.
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• Trivia: The performance was part of “The End” farewell tour, spanning 81 shows worldwide.
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• Did You Know? The setlist was carefully curated to cover the most iconic tracks from 1970 to 2013, including songs from 13.
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• Fun Fact: The album was released in CD, vinyl, and digital formats, as well as a DVD/Blu-ray featuring full concert footage.
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• Did You Know? Fans and critics praised the album for capturing the emotional resonance of Black Sabbath’s final live performance.
Cultural Legacy
The End: Live in Birmingham is more than a live album—it’s a historic document of heavy metal history. It immortalizes Black Sabbath’s final performance, closing the chapter on a band that defined heavy metal.
The album is a must-have for fans, celebrating Sabbath’s legacy, their riffs, their stagecraft, and their impact on generations of musicians and listeners.
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