Master of Reality is the third album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1971. The album's "darker" or "heavier" sound was a significant influence on the metal sub-genres known as doom metal and stoner rock. Master of Reality was certified double platinum after having sold over 2 million copies.
For the recording of this album, guitarist Tony Iommi, who had injured his fingers in a factory accident years earlier, decided to...
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Master of Reality is the third album by the British heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1971. The album's "darker" or "heavier" sound was a significant influence on the metal sub-genres known as doom metal and stoner rock. Master of Reality was certified double platinum after having sold over 2 million copies.
For the recording of this album, guitarist Tony Iommi, who had injured his fingers in a factory accident years earlier, decided to de-tune his guitar down three semi-tones (or one and a half steps to C-sharp). This reduced string tension, thus making the guitar easier for him to play. Geezer Butler also de-tuned his bass guitar to match Iommi. The result was a noticeably "darker" or "sludgier" sound.
Master of Reality was recorded at Island Studios in London, UK between February and April 1971. The album was produced by Rodger Bain, who had also produced their previous two albums. However, this would be his final collaboration with the band.
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