Black Sabbath

In March 1973, Black Sabbath was riding high on the success of their album "Master of Reality," which had been released just months earlier, in July 1971. This album solidified their reputation as pioneers of heavy metal, pushing boundaries with tracks like "Sweet Leaf" and "Children of the Grave." The live performance on March 11, held at The Hardrock in Manchester, showcased their raw energy and hauntingly powerful sound, making it a pivotal moment in their career. Interestingly, despite recording these shows with the intention of releasing a live album, it never came to fruition. The recordings eventually surfaced in a fragmented manner, reflecting the band's tumultuous relationship with their early live material. Fans often reminisce about this period as a golden age for the band, where their dark, brooding lyrics and hard-hitting riffs captured the zeitgeist of early 70s rock.

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