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THE ETERNAL IDOLBlack SabbathProg Related3.17 | 204 ratings |
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![]() The music is heavy metal with an epic edge. The inclusion of new vocalist Tony Martin was a smart move by Tony Iommi. What a powerful voice and excellent technique he has. He reminds me a bit of Russell Allen ( Symphony X) when the latter sings most restrained. A much needed improvement after the two previous disastrous choices for frontmen in Black Sabbath ( thatīs excluding Ray Gillen who didnīt record albums with the band). Iīm talking about Ian Gillan and Glen Hughes who brought absolutely nothing good to the sound IMO. With a great singer like Tony Martin this album seems like a return to form for the band and the music smells just a bit like the freshness of the Dio days. Songs like The Shining, Glory Ride and Eternal Idol are excellent showcases of the new found vitality. The musicianship is great. All involved are prolific and skilled heavy rock/ metal musicians. I canīt help complaining about Eric Singerīs drumming style though. I find it way too simple and heavy at times. Bill Wardīs more organic style would have suited the music better. The production is much better than on the weak Seventh Star album. This is an eighties production but itīs one of the better ones for sure. The Eternal Idol is a welcome return to form and while it doesnīt really reach the heights of the Dio albums by Black Sabbath, itīs the fans of those albums that will find most of interest here IMO. 3 stars are well deserved. A nice surprise.
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