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Black Sabbath's 'Vol. 4': Cocaine, Chaos, and Classic Metal
8 Oct
Summary
- The reissued 'Vol. 4' captures Black Sabbath near their powerful peak.
- Recording in Los Angeles involved immense cocaine consumption by the band.
- Songs like 'Snowblind' vividly depict the drug-fueled recording sessions.
Black Sabbath's fourth album, 'Vol. 4,' recently reissued with bonus material, stands as a testament to the band's enduring power. While not their absolute zenith, the album captures their signature riff-crunching sound and lyrical directness. The recording sessions took place in Los Angeles, a departure from their previous English studio work.
This new locale coincided with intense excesses, particularly the band's heavy cocaine use during the making of 'Vol. 4.' Accounts suggest astronomical drug consumption, even becoming a lyrical theme on songs like 'Snowblind.' The song's evocative lyrics and deep riff convey the band's state during this period.
