Published Date:
05 July 2009
MASTER Of Reality was the third album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1971.
It was certified double platinum after having sold more than two million copies. For the recording of this album, guitarist Tony Iommi, who had injured his fingers in a factory accident years earlier, decided to de-tune his guitar down three semi-tones (or one and a half steps to C-sharp).
This reduced string tension, thus making the guitar easier for him to play. Geezer Butler also de-tuned his bass guitar to match Iommi. The result was a noticeably 'darker' or 'sludgier' sound.
The album was produced by Rodger Bain, who had also produced their previous two albums. However, this would be his final collaboration with the band.
This new deluxe two-disc edition comes re-mastered with a bonus disc of unreleased material, new notes by David Wells and a booklet full of rare photos and memorabilia, and is a slice of rock history no-one can afford to miss.
Release Date: June 29
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Last Updated:
05 July 2009 4:12 PM
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n/a
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Location:
Selby
