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“N.I.B.” is a song released by British heavy metal band Black Sabbath. It first appeared as the fourth track on the band’s 1970 self-titled debut album, Black Sabbath. The lyrics are in the first person from the point of view of Lucifer. Some listeners have claimed that the song is about Lucifer seducing the listener; however, lyricist Geezer Butler clarifies that “the song was about the devil falling in love and totally changing becoming a good person.” (Quote from the 1992 documentary “The Black Sabbath Story: Volume One.”)
“N.I.B.” begins with a bass solo by Geezer Butler, titled “Bassically” on some US releases. It involves the use of wah-wah on his bass and was recorded in one take, as the amp’s volume control is plainly turned up before the distorted bass intro of “N.I.B.” begins.
Many bands have covered the song, including Cave In, Type O Negative, Radio Cult, Ugly Kid Joe, Acid Drinkers and Pitchshifter. Ozzy Osbourne and Primus recorded the song for Nativity in Black II. This version also appears in Osbourne’s boxed set Prince of Darkness. The main riff is also played at the start of
Strange Ways by Megadeth.
“N.I.B.” begins with a bass solo by Geezer Butler, titled “Bassically” on some US releases. It involves the use of wah-wah on his bass and was recorded in one take, as the amp’s volume control is plainly turned up before the distorted bass intro of “N.I.B.” begins.
Many bands have covered the song, including Cave In, Type O Negative, Radio Cult, Ugly Kid Joe, Acid Drinkers and Pitchshifter. Ozzy Osbourne and Primus recorded the song for Nativity in Black II. This version also appears in Osbourne’s boxed set Prince of Darkness. The main riff is also played at the start of
Strange Ways by Megadeth.
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dpluna wrote:
This song makes me want to cut of my finger tips. .................Iommi is God
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murthia wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjjL5rxtIrk melody is almost same
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yoshka123 wrote:
'The sun, the moon, the stars all bear my seal.' Great track!
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rsaban wrote:
great solo.
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umtcntrcn wrote:
i'd do everything to catch that tune in my bass guitar. great.
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Senefera wrote:
Mm.. favorite!
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johnschlechter wrote:
Craft as usual
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Francis7858 wrote:
now this is the version i remember
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kiba77 wrote:
Great stuff <3
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Gin-Ice wrote:
Live At Hammersmith Odeon DIO Sabbath Rulez- Amen.
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Kinski_ wrote:
Oh Yeah! ^_^
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SvartSabbath wrote:
My name is lucifer please take my hand...
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IndigOGunneR wrote:
The best song about love I've ever heard.
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MadRangerMan wrote:
Ozzy Sabbath Rules!
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Meresz wrote:
great
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LUCIANOKISS wrote:
MUITO BOM PENA Q AKB LOGO
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livin_crazy wrote:
wow you sir are gay
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that-dude2772 wrote:
great solo too
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that-dude2772 wrote:
good bass <3
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sebadagostino wrote:
Love the Dio vocals of this song on the Live At Hammersmith Odeon album [2]
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