Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid

Jun 28, 2010

0h 55m

★ 7.1

Overview

The story of how the classic album "Paranoid" was made, with stories from band members to those who were influenced by its content, form and vitality. Paranoid is the second studio album by English rock band Black Sabbath. Released in September 1970, it was the band's only LP to top the UK Albums Chart until the release of 13 in 2013. Paranoid contains several of the band's signature songs, including "Iron Man", "War Pigs" and the title track, which was the band's only Top 20 hit, reaching number 4 in the UK charts. It is often regarded as one of the most quintessential and influential albums in heavy metal history.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Isis Productions

BBC

Eagle Rock Entertainment

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Ozzy Osbourne

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Tony Iommi

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Geezer Butler

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Bill Ward

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Tom Allom

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Deena Weinstein

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Henry Rollins

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Classic Albums: Black Sabbath - Paranoid

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