Black Sabbath - Full Concert at Donington Park featuring N.I.B., War Pigs, and Paranoid
Venue: Donington Park
Location: Leicester, UK
Date: June 11, 2005
By June 2005, when Black Sabbath performed live at Donington Park as part of the Download Festival, they were well into their legacy as pioneers of heavy metal. Their most recent studio album prior to this performance was "Forbidden," released in 1995. However, during this period, the band was heavily focused on touring and celebrating their influential history rather than producing new studio work. The Donington performance marked a significant reunion for the band, with original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler sharing the stage, as it had been a decade since their last major concert together. Interestingly, this show also highlighted the enduring appeal of classic tracks like "War Pigs" and "N.I.B.," confirming the band's status as icons in the rock and metal genres, despite the absence of new material in their discography for nearly a decade. This live recording captures a powerful moment of nostalgia and celebration for fans and the band alike.
