Black Sabbath/IN, USA 1999

BLACK SABBATH, which includes Ozzy Osbourne, has been touring intermittently since their reunion in 1997, with several hiatus periods in between. However, this reunion is always inextricably linked to the danger that “this might be the last time.” For example, at the end of the 1999 tour, the group was declared to be on hiatus, and at the end of 2003, Ozzy was seriously injured in an accident. Furthermore, in 2007, Tony Iommi reunited with Ronnie James Dio for the third time to perform as HEAVEN & HELL, making fans think again and again that they might never see Ozzy’s SABBATH again. I’m here. Even when they revived in 2012, it was doubtful that they would even be able to perform live due to unexpected circumstances such as Iommi’s illness and Bill Ward’s non-participation. Considering this, the current Reunion SABBATH continues to tread on thin ice. That’s why the live shows they left behind are all special to enthusiasts. These items, which record the reunion live in high quality, can be said to be treasures for SABBATH fans. This work “BOTTOMLESS PIT” is definitely one of the top-class collector’s items that recorded live performances by Reunion SABBATH, including Ozzy Osbourne, in terms of sound quality and power! The June 29, 1999 US tour performance in Noblesville, Indiana was recorded using a sound board sound source leaked by the people involved, and the sound was amazing, and it caused all SABBATH enthusiasts to be in an uproar immediately after its release. Speaking of original SABBATH soundboard sound sources, the historical masterpiece “MONTREUX 1970” and “LIVE LONGEST…DIE AT LAST” are famous. This work is exactly the “1999 version” of those. This is definitely a must-listen for all heavy metal fans! After reuniting in 1997, Reunion SABBATH dominated the scene as the “godfathers of heavy metal”, emitting a unique presence at live shows such as “OZZFEST”. The “revival of a legend” left an impression on many young people. Among them, the 1999 tour, which started on New Year’s Eve 1998, was the largest reunion SABBATH tour in scale and content, with a total of 72 performances until late December of the same year, and is also considered the “peak of reunion live performances.” . Among them, the Indianapolis Noblesville performance on June 29th, where the original sound source was recorded, was the 16th performance of the 1st leg of the US tour held as “OZZFEST ’99”. The members have completely regained their sense of stage and entertain with a stable performance. What is surprising about this work is its sound. The master leaked by the people involved contained an agony-level heavy sound that overwhelmed everyone who listened to it! Centered around Iommi’s brutally distorted guitar, Geezer Butler’s voluminous pitch-black bass notes, Bill Ward’s unique drum play that mixes a sense of hectic and languid, and King Ozzy’s instigation. The vocals “Kick Ass” the listener…all of these come together harmoniously and unfold right before the listener’s eyes! Once you hear it, you’ll never forget its tone, which will swallow the listener with gravity like a black hole and bottomless magical power! Because the sound is directly connected to the line, the audience’s cheers are only picked up through Ozzy’s microphone (the venue’s hustle and bustle is still audible!), allowing listeners to listen to the live performance as if they had the band all to themselves. . The electromagnetic noise derived from the master is scorching throughout, but in the super heavy sound, even that feels like a sound effect. The spectacle of performances and songs with razor-sharp edges as clear as an official live performance is nothing short of spectacular! Unfortunately, the intro “SABBATH medley” was missing in the master stage, but from the beginning of “War Pigs”, where the siren sound like an air raid siren blared, everyone was dragged into the SABBATH world without any questions asked. I’ll put it away. “N.I.B.” led by Geezer’s bass solo, “Fairies Wear Boots” which was essential to the original SABBATH from the live performance in 1970, and “Into The Void” which became a representative song in the ’90s. , from the beginning where their important songs are played without hesitation, it is unparalleled! In addition, “rare songs” such as “After Forever” and “Electric Funeral” add a unique spice to the live performance. Iommi’s guitar solo, which can be heard at the beginning of disc two, features the prelude to “Die Young” along with Jeff Nichols’ keyboards. The sound that incorporates the achievements of the ’80s will warm the hearts of SABBATH fans. The flow from here to “Snowblind” is also uniquely interesting. In the second half of the live show, the band’s signature songs will be played again, enlivening the climax of the show. Famous songs and great performances, such as the eerie sound of “Black Sabbath” that gives you a sense of depth like deep darkness, “Iron Man” that feels like dragging a block of iron, and the dynamism of “Children Of The Grave” that is heavy but makes you want to jump. will be held on stage. In the encore “Paranoid”, which takes up “Supernaut” as an introduction, Iommi’s cutting guitar and Geezer’s soaring bass line intoxicate the listener with an exquisite live feeling. It is also noteworthy that Ozzy and Bill also show off their powerful play and performance until the end. I would like to reiterate that this sound source is definitely the best take from the ’99 tour in terms of performance and sound quality! After the main story, there is an even nicer bonus track, a broadcast sound source that captured the Milton Keynes “National Bowl” performance on May 26th from the 2001 UK tour, which is also the best stereo sound board sound source, totaling 5 songs. Contains 4 tracks. The best selection of standard songs such as “N.I.B.”, “Fairies Wear Boots”, and “Children Of The Grave” from the live take of the same day, the mix that lets you hear the entire large-scale live feeling, including the cheers of the audience, is absolutely spectacular! You will be able to experience the energy of SABBATH live from a different side than the main line-connected sound source. Although “SCARY DREAMS” is the definitive live performance of the same period, the immediate effect and appeal of the sound board is still special. The line source for the ’01 tour is only known for these five tracks at the moment, and the biggest point is that you can listen to the rare “The Wizard” as an outstanding material. This work, which packages the best soundboards of 1999 and 2001, when Reunion SABBATH was at its peak, can’t be overlooked even if you are not a SABBATH fan. This is a must-listen item before the upcoming 2013 new release and SABBATH’s arrival in Japan! Along with 2001’s “SCARY DOCKS”, 2004’s “ROBBED IN NEW JERSEY”, and 2012’s “BLACK EASTER”, this is the definitive sound source of the reunion SABBATH. Live at Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana, USA 29th June 1999 SBD(PERFECT QUALITY) Disc 1 1. War Pigs 2. N.I.B. 3. Fairies Wear Boots 4. After Forever 5. Electric Funeral 6. Sweet Leaf 7. Into The Void Disc 2 1. Member Introduction 2. Guitar Solo 3. Snowblind 4. Black Sabbath 5. Iron Man 6. Embryo / Children Of The Grave 7. Supernaut 8. Paranoid BONUS TRACKS Live at National Bowl, Milton Keynes, UK 26th May 2001 9. N.I.B. 10. Member Introduction 11. Fairies Wear Boots 12. The Wizard 13. Embryo / Children Of The Grave SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Ozzy Osbourne – Vocal Tony Iommi – Guitar Geezer Butler – Bass Bill Ward – Drums Geoff Nicholls – Keyboards