Black Sabbath – The Eternal Idol: Ray Gillen Mix (1986/1987)

May 3, 2024

These original versions of the tracks that would go on to make up The Eternal Idol are a treat to listen to. It’s not as groundbreaking a reveal as the original sessions for Born Again, but hearing Ray Gillen’s original vocals is a treat for Sabbath fans whichever way you cut the cake. The songs didn’t quite get the full studio polish up in these takes, but the roughness (it’s not exactly black metal haha) is a small price to pay in return for the songs sounding more natural, and then you’ve got the added benefit of Gillen’s voice mixing things up even further.

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