Known Audios - 2002 To Present

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**Known Audios - 2002 To Present**
Date	Venue	City	Set List	Source	Comments
6/3/02	QE2 Jubilee Concert - Buckingham Palace	London	Paranoid	PRO	Ozzy and Tony appeared at this show with a backing band to perform "Paranoid" for the Queen.
1/1/04	Rhino Interview with Tony Iommi			PRO	Promotional interview with Tony Iommi about the new BLACK BOX release. Running time is 24 minutes.
3/31/04	ROCKLINE Interview	Los Angeles		FM	For those of you who missed last night's ROCKLINE interview with Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne, here's a synopsis of what was said and played! Pardon me for my paraphrasing here, but I’ll at least give you the jist of what was said during the program on Wednesday night. ROCKLINE is a U.S. based radio program that gives listeners the opportunity to call in with their questions for that evening's guest. Last night was ROCKLINE'S 23rd anniversary show! Ozzy and Tony joined host Bob Coburn in ROCKLINE's new home in Los Angeles. The big question hanging in the air this week has been whether Black Sabbath will reunite for the upcoming OZZFEST 2004 tour. Bob Coburn did his best to keep bringing this subject up throughout the program. Ozzy and Tony did confirm that they were currently in negotiations for this, but could not elaborate. Ozzy said that he had learned his lesson about saying anything too soon and didn't want to wind up with Sharon's fist in his eye! One caller asked Ozzy the difference between a solo gig and a Sabbath show. The question prompted Bob to ask Ozzy if he'd ever do his solo material with Sabbath, to which he emphatically replied "No!" There were many plugs for the upcoming release of the BLACK BOX, which is still on target for an April 27th release. Several songs from the new box set were played on the show, including "Paranoid", "Sweet Leaf", "N.I.B." and "Sabbra Cadabra". Samples from "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)", "Tomorrow's Dream" and "Solitude" were used for transitions. Bob Coburn praised the design of the new box set, commenting that it is fitting for a band of their stature. Ozzy and Tony also seemed quite pleased with how the BLACK BOX turned out and acknowledged that the tracks had in deed been re-mastered. The bonus DVD included in the BLACK BOX was mentioned a couple of times, once by a caller. Iommi confirmed that all of the tracks are from THE BEAT CLUB, but noted that "Blue Suede Shoes" had been taped during a "camera check and sound check". Sabbath had not intended to perform that song for the program. Iommi added that the shows producers may have actually thought that "Blue Suede Shoes" was a Sabbath number! Tony also noted: "Everyone assumed we used Orange amps after that (show)." Jack Blades (last week's ROCKLINE guest) left a pre-recorded question for Tony. He asked if Tony was going to have his own reality show (like THE OSBOURNES) called 'Joe From Birmingham' or something of that sort. Tony laughed and said no, because it would be too boring and last for only five minutes. This was followed by a discussion about Ozzy having to constantly live with MTV camera focused on him. Surprisingly, Ozzy said that he actually missed them when they were gone, since the crew had become an extended family of sorts to the Osbournes. A few 'internet celebrities' also managed to get in a few questions. Joe D'Agostino got to ask Tony and Ozzy about the origin of "When I Came Down", "The Rebel" and "Song For Jim". Joe has been trying to get a straight answer on this one for a while and this time Tony offered a bit more background. Apparently, most of these songs had been recorded to humor their manager (Jim Simpson) who wanted them to play these songs Norman Haines had written, but the band wasn't really keen on them. Ozzy didn't remember much about recording that particular song, but told an earlier caller that there were NO Earth demos. Technically, he may be correct, since I've now determined that these demos were recorded AFTER the name change to Black Sabbath (August 1969). Scott Lifshine tells me that he was able to get in a question about Cal Jam, but I didn't get to hear this. I was listening via an Internet feed from KSAN-FM and the commercials were often extended much longer, thus joining Rockline already well in progress after a few breaks.
6/11/05	6 Music (BBC) Interview			FM
7/10/04	CTNOW.COM Meadows Music Theatre	Hartford	Intro-Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Sweet Leaf, Band Introductions, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (intro only) -> Paranoid.	AUD	I've already received word on the 1st source from Ozzfest 2004. Well, if you don't count the fragmentary cell phone recording that me and Nero Kalem managed to do.... Raddion: "It was recorded with a Sony MiniDisc Radio Shack mini stereo mics with a custom -20db attenuator in-line. It came out OK. I prefer soundboards myself."
7/14/04	Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Amphitheatre	Wantagh	Intro-Sabbath Medley <2:41> -> Supertzar -> War Pigs <8:45>, N.I.B. <5:22>, Fairies Wear Boots <6:52>, Into The Void <6:54>, Sweet Leaf <5:28>, Black Sabbath <8:44>, Snowblind <6:30>, Iron Man <7:45>, Children Of The Grave <6:04>, Paranoid <6:59>	AUD	Three confirmed audience sources, but there are likely more. There is also an audience film in circulation for this show. Ozzy’s unstable vocals make for a shaky overall performance in Wantagh. More on this in my review below. Source #1 is a mostly excellent stereo audience recording of complete show. Running time is just over 72 minutes. The recording itself is a well balanced digital stereo recording. We can hear each member of Sabbath very distinctly, even Geezer! There are a few spots where the volume drops abruptly, as if a limiter has kicked in. But these lulls are brief and not long enough to seriously mar this recording. During the introduction (“Sabbath Medley”), a lot of chatter can be heard around the taper. When the controversial projection screen visuals are shown behind “War Pigs”, the taper comments “Adolf & Bush – same shit”. Source #2 is a 'good' audience recording with some distortion around the edges. The tape starts during the middle of the intro, with no "Sabbath Medley". Source #3 is the audio track from the audience film. The Wantagh show begins with an awkward rendition of “War Pigs”. Ozzy begins the song a bit off-key and this is accentuated by the echo delay effects that were applied to his voice. Bill also stumbles a bit on his timing during a few sections. The band locks into gear during “N.I.B.”, but Ozzy gradually slips out of key again. Before a fair rendition of “Fairies Wear Boots”, Ozzy asks the audience “Is it still raining?” Although he rushes into the 1st verse of “Into The Void”, it is the first song that both he and the band get into sync. “ITV” is definitely a highlight during an otherwise wobbly show. Ozzy finds himself in trouble again with “Sweet Leaf”. Even with the rest of the band playing completely on the money, Ozzy sounds whiny and pitiful as he squeaks this song out only be sheer force of will. After hearing this rendition, it is safe to say that they made a good call by dropping this song from the set list for a while. (“”Sweet Leaf” is resurrected at least once more in Clarkston on 8/17/04) During his band introductions, Ozzy spares Bill Ward his usually melodramatic and overwrought presentation to the audience. Despite a few awkward vocal phrasings from Ozzy, Sabbath turn in a good rendition of “Black Sabbath”. Adam Wakeman makes his first appearance during “Snowblind”, adding his keyboards to climax of the song. Sadly, Ozzy is in trouble once again as he strains his way through the song. In a possible tactic to save face, Ozzy begins to joke it up a bit during “Iron Man”. He doesn’t even bother enunciating half of the 2nd verse! On the other hand, Iommi isn’t fooling around when he plays a blinder of a solo during “IM”. The band sounds solid during “Children Of The Grave” despite Ozzy’s ever wobbling pitch control. Before their closing encore, Ozzy acknowledges the rainy weather with his own rendition of “Singing In The Rain”. The show is closed with a workable “Paranoid”
7/16/04	PNC Bank Arts Center	Holmdel	Ozzy teasing the crowd <2:23>, Intro [Black Sabbath Medley] <3:11>, Supertzar <0:52>, > War Pigs [with air raid sirens intro] <8:00>, N.I.B. <5:51>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:37>, Into The Void <6:50>, Band Introduction <1:27>, Black Sabbath [with rain and church bells] <9:25>, Snowblind <6:27>, Iron Man <8:51>, Children Of The Grave <5:08>, Intermission <2:12>, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [Intro riff only] <0:39> -> Paranoid <3:58>	AUD	CD-R’s: Live At The PNC Arts Center (2004 Definitive Stealth Works) [RT-72:56] LINEAGE: Source / sp-cmc-8 minimic > spsb6s-24 > NEUROS 30 GB HD HANDHELD > ADOBE AUDITION > SHN > Diffusion Via Bittorrent network > WAV > CDR TAPER: Rider Review by Guillaume Roos (8/3/2004): Excellent audience recording - newly surfaced on August 2nd, 2004 via the Bit Torrent networks. There is a slight sound change during "War Pigs" as the microphone was turned down. RIDER, who taped the show explained that "Judas Priest was a little quieter so the beginning of Sabbath is a little loud and slightly distorted." Rider is a little hard on himself as this recording deserves a solid EX in my book! [Editor’s note – I’ll 2nd that one, Guillaume. This is a very clear and well recorded show, certainly deserving of better than a VG rating.] Every instrument can be clearly heard with the exception of the keyboards, which must have been turned too low in the mix. That's too bad because I would have liked to hear how Adam Wakeman sounded. This was the fourth show of the "Ozzfest 2004" tour. For some reason, "Sweet Leaf" was dropped from the setlist from this show onwards. The recording begins with Ozzy shouting at the crowd before the standard intro tapes rolled. He is telling them that they have to go “crazier than ever”. As the audience warms up to Ozzy’s playfulness, they begin to chant "Ozzy ! Ozzy !" and the intro medley then begins. It is the same medley that was used for their REUNION tour. But it is "Supertzar" that gives us the feeling of seeing a classic Sabbath show. All right, nothing new here, - no surprises either. The set list only concentrates on the first four albums (up through VOLUME IV). But just give these guys a listen! Ozzy's voice is better than it has been in years. And here is the man knows how to work the crowd! Bill Ward sounds as if he’s about to tear his drum kit apart with his thrashing. Geezer Butler provides deep bass lines in a powerful and jazzy style. Tony Iommi's playing is just purely amazing and heavy as hell! The best aspect of this show is that they don't just play their "Greatest Hits" set list straight from the book. They play around with the songs a bit, re-inventing them and delivering brilliantly heavy new readings of their old classics. The highlight for me was hearing them play the best live rendition of "Fairies Wear Boots" I've heard in a very long time. More important, they sound like they are having tremendous fun, and isn't that what it's all about?” [Editor’s note: Amen, Guillaume!!! This is exactly how I felt about seeing Black Sabbath in Nashville. Granted, this set list is no stretch for them, but the chemistry was there – for the band AND the audience. It’s all about the wonderful ritual of seeing Black Sabbath live!]
7/18/04	Nissan Pavilion	Bristow	Ozzy-"I can't f*cking hear you!" -> Crowd sings "Iron Man" -> Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar <4:49>, War Pigs <8:11>, N.I.B. <5:33>, Fairies Wear Boots <6:45>, Into The Void <8:26>, Black Sabbath <9:15>, Snowblind <6:26>, Iron Man <8:15>, Children Of The Grave -> Intermission <7:22>, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Paranoid -> Ozzy: "Don't Drink And Drive" <4:50>	AUD	VG+ audience recording of complete show. Running time is 69:57.
7/20/04	Germain Amphitheatre	Columbus	Ozzy works the crowd -> Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro] -> Paranoid	AUD	At least two audience sources are known for this show.
7/22/04	Starwood Amphitheatre	Antioch	Ozzy works up the crowd -> Intro-Sabbath Medley, Supertzar -> War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Intermission -> E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro] -> Paranoid, Outro-Supertzar [cuts off]	AUD	Excellent digital audience recording of complete show.
7/24/04	Coors Amphitheatre	Englewood	Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (intro only) -> Paranoid.	AUD	Jim Rollner: "I filmed this show with a DV camera - it was my first ever attempt at filming, but I did a good job, I think. I didn't have a tripod, but I kept the camera fairly steady, and aimed it at the screen or pulled back to show the band on-stage and the screen at the same time. I did get the whole show, save for a bit of 'I can't fucking hear you' chants before “Iron Man”, which I missed to make a tape change. Otherwise, it's complete."
7/27/04	White River Amphitheatre	Auburn (Seattle)	Source #1 (by Matt M.): Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar <2:30>, War Pigs <8:33>, N.I.B. <6:05>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:28>, Into The Void <8:36>, Black Sabbath <9:46>, Snowblind <6:13>, Iron Man <8:37>, Children of the Grave <7:31>, Intermission -> E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Ozzy's farewell's -> Outro-Supertzar Paranoid <8:37> [RT-73:56] Source #2 (by Jayce R.): Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar <3:43>, War Pigs <7:46>, N.I.B. <5:56>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:16>, Into The Void <7:53>, Black Sabbath <11:03>, Snowblind <6:46>, Iron Man <7:52>, Children of the Grave <6:00>, Intermission <2:28>, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Paranoid <4:49> [RT-71:32] Source #3: Intro-Sabbath Medley <3:49>, Intro-Supertzar <1:12>, War Pigs <8:26>, N.I.B. <6:06>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:26>, Into The Void <8:39>, Black Sabbath <9:46>, Snowblind <6:05>, Iron Man <8:40>, Children Of The Grave - Intermission <7:28>, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro]-> Paranoid -> Outro-Supertzar <9:42> [RT-77:20] (Submitted by Sylvain Benoit – Confirmed by Lars Bernstroem)	AUD	There are actually 4 known audience recordings for the Auburn (Seattle) 2004 show. Source #1: Very good to excellent recording of the complete show, done by Matt M. Source #2: Fair to good quality recording of complete show. It was recorded by Jayce R. with a MiniDisc recorder in Mono mode. I penalized the quality rating of this source for the clipping, distortions and noises that occur throughout the recording. Listenable, but not nearly as enjoyable as Source #1. Jayce R: "I taped the Sabbath show at the White River Amphitheatre. It came out okay, with some bass distortion and mic movement in places. Overall, it came out okay. I recorded it with a stereo microphone ->battery box-> Sony MZ-R700 (Mini Disc). I accidentally left the recorder in Mono mode, so the recording is in Mono. Ozzy's voice sounds great at the beginning of the show, but the mix sounds weird, kinda low. It gets better after "N.I.B." Source #3: Recorded by KS with a Sharp MS722 Minidisc with Dynamic Audio Cardiods with a DA-120F Battery Box. Confirmed by Lars Bernstroem. Source #4: More information forthcoming, but confirmed by Lars Bernstroem. Running time is 54 minutes. (Special thanks to John E. Bogus, Sylvain Benoit, and Lars Bernstroem for their research assistance!)
7/29/04	Shoreline Amphitheatre	Mountain View	Ozzfest Radio Reports [Excerpts from a local FM broadcast], Audience chatter, Ozzy taunts the crowd -> Intro-Sabbath Medley, Intro-Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Band Introductions, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Ozzy talks to the crowd, Children Of The Grave, Intermission, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Paranoid, Outro-Supertzar	AUD	There are two known audience sources for this show. Both are very good to excellent digital audience recordings, but each has its own advantages. Source #1 is a very good to excellent audience recording of complete show. It sounds like it was recorded a bit closer to the PA than source #1, so the music has greater presence here. The EQ is a bit lop-sided, with a strong (but somewhat brassy) high frequency response, but a weak bass end. There is some slight distortion, but only enough to degrade the quality slightly. The running time is a generous 79:57, due to the inclusion of the pre-show FM radio excerpts AND the fact that the taper kept recording once the show had finished. Turo Taimen: "I don't know what the Radio DJ is talking about but he does mention something about the Wizard of Ozzfest or something like that. In all, this is an A quality audience recording in my opinion. I was dissappointed to hear about the set list for this Ozzfest again. Same old same old. When I first heard about the fact that Sabbath was going to play, I hoped for a surprise song - "Supernaut" maybe? But no, it was just the same numbers that were played on the 2001 and not even "Scary Dreams". Damn!" "Ozzy is in pretty good shape though and that's a good thing! But during "Into The Void", he screws up on the lyrics of the middle part and his voice cracks a bit on the higher notes, but nothing too bad..." Source #2 is also a very good to nearly excellent recording (B+). The high end response isn't as strong as version #1 and the taper sounds a bit further from the stage. On the positive side, the bass response is much richer and the overall recording is much cleaner, as it doesn't have the distortions that are present in source #1.The taper used the following equipment scheme: Schoeps MK4s > Nbox > SBM-1 > TCD-D100. The running time is 68:42. Which version is better? This could easily be a toss-up, since both recordings are nearly excellent due to their clarity. But each is also flawed in some minor way. I would personally lean towards Source #1, but this may because my ears prefer a little extra treble for clarity. I also like the extras and the fact that source #1 doesn't sound quite as distant. Regardless, both are quite good in their own right! Special thanks to Turo Taimen (for the review) and Andy Kitching (for the cover art).
7/31/04	Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen	Devore (San Bernardino)	Source #1 [LEDZEPZOSO]: Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar <4:33>, War Pigs <4:36>, N.I.B. <6:12>, Fairies Wear Boots <6:41>, Into The Void <9:03>, Black Sabbath <9:26>, Snowblind <7:06>, Iron Man <8:05>, Children Of The Grave <7:35>, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro] -> Paranoid -> Ozzy says farewell -> Crowd sounds <5:47>	AUD	Source #1 is a VG DAT audience tape of the complete show. The complete running time is 73:09. Tapers Note: The tape suffers from some coughing during the set. For some reason the once the sun went down at the venue the crowd started to set bonfires throughout the lawn. By the time Sabbath came on security had been running around for over 90 minutes putting out the fires. So by the time Sabbath hit the stage they where getting really slow responding to the fires. EQUIPMENT: Audio Technica AT853A Card > Beyer Dynamic MV-100 > Sony PCM-M1 (line in) @ 48 MHZ Recorded 25 Feet from stack on the lawn. TAPER: LEDZEPZOSO. TRANSFER INFO: Tascam DA30 > Tascam CD-RW700 > EAC > Cool Edit > CD Wav > SHN (MKW).
8/14/04	Alpine Valley Music Theatre	East Troy	Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void -> Band Introductions, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Paranoid	AUD	VG audience recording.
8/17/04	DTE Energy Music Center	Clarkston	War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Sweet Leaf, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Paranoid	AUD	Audience recording. Review of show by taper from 8/29/04 David Gargalino: “After Judas Priest I couldn’t believe that one more band had to play. I had been at DTE for almost 12 hours and things weren’t going to end any time soon which was perfectly fine with me. The band that I thought i had seen the last of back in 2001 was about to go on. The Almighty Black Sabbath. I think it was the perfect time for Sabbath to come back into the realm of things. It’s their 35th anniversary as a band and I think Ozzy wanted to be with his closest friends. Black Sabbath for Ozzy was like being back home. It was the most comfortable position he could be in considering what had happen to him 8 months ago. It was an extra treat that all the members were on board......So anyways, darkness had set in over the sunny skies of a beautiful Tuesday afternoon.” ”The stage was instantly transformed and the drapes were down. The camera crew was being set up and a Black Sabbath promo was showing on the screens. Excitement was at an all time high, the pioneer metal masters were on their way. Finally, everyone hears the classic Ozzy voice over the PA. "Oye Oye Oye, I Cant Fucking Hear You!!!" Behind the curtain you can see Iommi and Geezer coming from stage left and stage right. Bill Ward takes position behind his drum set. Then the silhouette of Ozzy came before the curtain and the crowd went crazy. I was 6 feet from the action and I never felt so good to see Black Sabbath. “War Pigs” started and the stage crew ran over and removed the curtain and then was reveled BLACK FUCKING SABBATH. The one thing that caught me eye was how smaller and intimate the stage had become. Bill’s drum riser was in the middle, while Geezer's Ampeg amps were stacked together in a small area and Iommi's trademark wall of amps was trimmed down to eight or so cabs.” ”This was in stark contrast to the past tours. That was OK with me. It seemed all the more fitting to see all the guys close together. Bill has grown out his hair again this time round compared to the short army crew cut he had in 2001. He was still a little over weight but he looked a lot healthier. Iommi had not changed he still was equipment with his red Gibson SG and that trademark mustache and glasses. Geezer had not changed one bit either but he sported a new bass (looks like a fender precision bass body with a Larkin neck). But the one person that surprised me the most was Ozzy Osbourne. He looked like the healthiest one and the happiest. This night he ditched the sunglasses, the hanging jewelry, the black sweatshirt (as i had seen previously at Ozzfest 2001 and 2003). He was wearing a silk Black shirt with blue sleeves. His previous red highlights were gone and he sported his normal hair color. Ozzy looked like he just came out of the mid-seventies. I don't think he has looked better than he did tonight. He seemed to have a hell of of time and truly enjoyed every minute. When they started War Pigs, I was instantly blown away by the shear power of Geezer's amp. Since i was standing right in front of him, his amps over powered the other band members. So I got to appreciate the amazing bass work of Geezer. But altogether the band never sounded so good. The set list was quick but to the point. Yeah i wish they could have expanded on the set list especially leaving out the usual War Pigs, Paranoid, and Iron Man songs. I miss The Wizard but It was great hearing Fairies Wear Boots and hearing the intro to Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. But all in all, I took whatever was given all in. Who's cares what they played just to witness Black Sabbath again was all that I cared. Ozzy had his Coffee and Tea mugs on Bill's drum riser. Oz was great and it was nice to see him explain how the odds were against him but he was determined to prove the doctors wrong. And indeed he did and he gave the doctors a big time "Fuck You." Zakk was right about Ozzy, he's a soldier. I hope the get together and make an album, if not at least another tour. If it indeed becomes the last Ozzfest next year I think it would be fitting to have Black Sabbath close it out. But i treasured every moment of seeing Black Sabbath and appreciated what they had done for rock n' roll. I also got what I wish for; a Black Sabbath pick from Geezer. It was a bittersweet moment at the end because it was all over. The last 7 months of anticipating this moment had gone by quick, but as soon as it ended, me and my friend Casey turned to each other and said "We are doing this all over again!!!" (Bootlegged Black Sabbath Set, Got a Geezer Butler Pick. Previously seen Black Sabbath July 31, 2001 and Ozzy Osbourne July 25, 2003)
8/19/04	Blossom Music Center	Cuyahoga Falls	Source #1 (Pat S.): Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar -> War Pigs <8:35>, N.I.B. <6:45>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:00>, Into The Void <7:15>, Band Introductions -> Black Sabbath <10:40>, Snowblind <6:45>, Iron Man <8:22>, Children Of The Grave <5:51>, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro; enters at 1:53], Paranoid [begins at 2:32] -> Ozzy says farewell -> Outro-Supertzar <8:37> Source #2 (Detroit Paul): Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar -> War Pigs <11:06>, N.I.B. <6:17>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:20>, Into The Void <7:20>, Band Introductions -> Black Sabbath <10:42>, Snowblind <6:55>, Iron Man <7:55>, Children Of The Grave <5:51>, Intermission -> Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro; enters at 2:08], Paranoid [begins at 2:48] -> Ozzy says farewell <7:06> [Running Time – 70:27]	AUD	Two known audience sources. Source #1 is a good to very good audience recording of the complete show recorded by Pat S. This version as a little bit of distortion around the edges, but VG for the most part. Source #2 is a very good Mini Disc audience recording done by Detroit Paul. Paul posted his source on www.tradersden.org on May 23rd, 2007. This source also contains the complete performance, but does lack the outro music. Lineage Info for Source #2: Sony MD Walkman MZ-N707 Type-R > Sony ECM-717 > TDK-74 Minidisc > Sony Standalone CDR RCD-W3 > CDR > EAC > FLAC
8/21/04	Tweeter Center Chicago	Tinley Park (Chicago)		AUD	There are two known source tapes for this show. Both are audience recordings. Tapers notes: Nick J (Source #1).: "Just wanted to drop you a line with some info on Ozzfest 08-21-2004 in Tinley Park, IL. I taped the show; thought you may want to add my source info to the listing. I am into trading and I know its nice to have source info for shows. The show was recorded with a Sony MZ-R900 MD recorder, Core Sound Binaural microphones, and Bass Roll Off filter. My version comes in at 71:06 over 10 tracks. Average quality, nothing special." "As for the show itself, I was pleasantly surprised by the band's performance. I was a bit worried after Ozzy's accident and his less-than-spectacular Ozzfest 2003 performances that he might not sound very good. I thought he sounded great and was very lively." Kip B. (Source #2): “Just noticed Nick J's comments on the Tinley Park 8/21/04 show. There was also a mention of two versions of this being available, and I think the other one mentioned is the one I recorded. I managed to sneak in an Aiwa digital voice recorder and recorded the show with it. The sound isn't very good but it's passable. Believe me, I have heard worse. I have only traded it to one other trader. I don’t know whether he has circulated this or not.” “I also have a copy of 8/21/04 that is different from mine, and it has some recurring static during "Iron Man". Don't know if that's Nick's version or not. Does anyone have a recording of 8/21/04 without the static?” “I also have to agree that Ozzy was in fantastic form that night. I have heard other recordings from other Ozzfest 2004 shows and they all have some rough Ozzy moments, but his vocals were right on that night! Probably the best I have ever heard him, actually.”
8/24/04	Verizon Wireless Music Center	Noblesville	Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Intro—Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Band Introductions -> Black Sabbath, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro], Paranoid -> Ozzy says farewell	AUD	Audience recording – complete running time is 62:47. “Snowblind” isn’t performed at the Nokesville show.
8/26/04	Tweeter Center At The Waterfront	Camden	Introduction by Tommy Conwell, Bill Ward reads Ozzy's letter of apology, Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Paranoid, Outro-Supertzar	AUD	Definitely the most sought after recording from the OZZFEST 2004 tour. This was the show that featured Rob Halford on lead vocals, replacing Ozzy at the last moment due to his bronchitis. The band dropped “Snowblind” from the set list for the Camden show. It is said that Halford performed to a very mixed reception from the Camden audience, most of which were either disappointed or angry about Ozzy’s no show. So far, there are TWO known recordings of this show, but neither one has been circulated yet. Source #1 is a microcassette recording, which also includes Bill Ward's pre-show apology. Source #2 is an audience film.
8/28/04	Post Gazette Pavilion	Burgettstown		AUD
8/31/04	Alltel Pavilion At Walnut Creek	Raleigh	Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Band Introductions, Black Sabbath, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro] -> Paranoid	AUD	From audience film source. No "Snowblind". Running time is 61:26.

Known Audios - 2002 To Present

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Comments

6/3/02

QE2 Jubilee Concert - Buckingham Palace

London

Paranoid

PRO

Ozzy and Tony appeared at this show with a backing band to perform "Paranoid" for the Queen.

1/1/04

Rhino Interview with Tony Iommi

PRO

Promotional interview with Tony Iommi about the new BLACK BOX release. Running time is 24 minutes.

3/31/04

ROCKLINE Interview

Los Angeles

For those of you who missed last night's ROCKLINE interview with Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne, here's a synopsis of what was said and played! Pardon me for my paraphrasing here, but I’ll at least give you the jist of what was said during the program on Wednesday night.

ROCKLINE is a U.S. based radio program that gives listeners the opportunity to call in with their questions for that evening's guest. Last night was ROCKLINE'S 23rd anniversary show! Ozzy and Tony joined host Bob Coburn in ROCKLINE's new home in Los Angeles.

The big question hanging in the air this week has been whether Black Sabbath will reunite for the upcoming OZZFEST 2004 tour. Bob Coburn did his best to keep bringing this subject up throughout the program. Ozzy and Tony did confirm that they were currently in negotiations for this, but could not elaborate. Ozzy said that he had learned his lesson about saying anything too soon and didn't want to wind up with Sharon's fist in his eye! One caller asked Ozzy the difference between a solo gig and a Sabbath show. The question prompted Bob to ask Ozzy if he'd ever do his solo material with Sabbath, to which he emphatically replied "No!"

There were many plugs for the upcoming release of the BLACK BOX, which is still on target for an April 27th release. Several songs from the new box set were played on the show, including "Paranoid", "Sweet Leaf", "N.I.B." and "Sabbra Cadabra". Samples from "All Moving Parts (Stand Still)", "Tomorrow's Dream" and "Solitude" were used for transitions. Bob Coburn praised the design of the new box set, commenting that it is fitting for a band of their stature. Ozzy and Tony also seemed quite pleased with how the BLACK BOX turned out and acknowledged that the tracks had in deed been re-mastered.

The bonus DVD included in the BLACK BOX was mentioned a couple of times, once by a caller. Iommi confirmed that all of the tracks are from THE BEAT CLUB, but noted that "Blue Suede Shoes" had been taped during a "camera check and sound check". Sabbath had not intended to perform that song for the program. Iommi added that the shows producers may have actually thought that "Blue Suede Shoes" was a Sabbath number! Tony also noted: "Everyone assumed we used Orange amps after that (show)."

Jack Blades (last week's ROCKLINE guest) left a pre-recorded question for Tony. He asked if Tony was going to have his own reality show (like THE OSBOURNES) called 'Joe From Birmingham' or something of that sort. Tony laughed and said no, because it would be too boring and last for only five minutes. This was followed by a discussion about Ozzy having to constantly live with MTV camera focused on him. Surprisingly, Ozzy said that he actually missed them when they were gone, since the crew had become an extended family of sorts to the Osbournes.

A few 'internet celebrities' also managed to get in a few questions. Joe D'Agostino got to ask Tony and Ozzy about the origin of "When I Came Down", "The Rebel" and "Song For Jim". Joe has been trying to get a straight answer on this one for a while and this time Tony offered a bit more background. Apparently, most of these songs had been recorded to humor their manager (Jim Simpson) who wanted them to play these songs Norman Haines had written, but the band wasn't really keen on them. Ozzy didn't remember much about recording that particular song, but told an earlier caller that there were NO Earth demos. Technically, he may be correct, since I've now determined that these demos were recorded AFTER the name change to Black Sabbath (August 1969).

Scott Lifshine tells me that he was able to get in a question about Cal Jam, but I didn't get to hear this. I was listening via an Internet feed from KSAN-FM and the commercials were often extended much longer, thus joining Rockline already well in progress after a few breaks.

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7/10/04

CTNOW.COM Meadows Music Theatre

Hartford

Intro-Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Sweet Leaf, Band Introductions, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (intro only) -> Paranoid.

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I've already received word on the 1st source from Ozzfest 2004. Well, if you don't count the fragmentary cell phone recording that me and Nero Kalem managed to do....

Raddion: "It was recorded with a Sony MiniDisc Radio Shack mini stereo mics with a custom -20db attenuator in-line. It came out OK. I prefer soundboards myself."

7/14/04

Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Amphitheatre

Wantagh

Intro-Sabbath Medley <2:41> -> Supertzar -> War Pigs <8:45>, N.I.B. <5:22>, Fairies Wear Boots <6:52>, Into The Void <6:54>, Sweet Leaf <5:28>, Black Sabbath <8:44>, Snowblind <6:30>, Iron Man <7:45>, Children Of The Grave <6:04>, Paranoid <6:59>

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Three confirmed audience sources, but there are likely more. There is also an audience film in circulation for this show. Ozzy’s unstable vocals make for a shaky overall performance in Wantagh. More on this in my review below.

Source #1 is a mostly excellent stereo audience recording of complete show. Running time is just over 72 minutes. The recording itself is a well balanced digital stereo recording. We can hear each member of Sabbath very distinctly, even Geezer! There are a few spots where the volume drops abruptly, as if a limiter has kicked in. But these lulls are brief and not long enough to seriously mar this recording.

During the introduction (“Sabbath Medley”), a lot of chatter can be heard around the taper. When the controversial projection screen visuals are shown behind “War Pigs”, the taper comments “Adolf & Bush – same shit”.

Source #2 is a 'good' audience recording with some distortion around the edges. The tape starts during the middle of the intro, with no "Sabbath Medley".

Source #3 is the audio track from the audience film.

The Wantagh show begins with an awkward rendition of “War Pigs”. Ozzy begins the song a bit off-key and this is accentuated by the echo delay effects that were applied to his voice. Bill also stumbles a bit on his timing during a few sections. The band locks into gear during “N.I.B.”, but Ozzy gradually slips out of key again.

Before a fair rendition of “Fairies Wear Boots”, Ozzy asks the audience “Is it still raining?” Although he rushes into the 1st verse of “Into The Void”, it is the first song that both he and the band get into sync. “ITV” is definitely a highlight during an otherwise wobbly show.

Ozzy finds himself in trouble again with “Sweet Leaf”. Even with the rest of the band playing completely on the money, Ozzy sounds whiny and pitiful as he squeaks this song out only be sheer force of will. After hearing this rendition, it is safe to say that they made a good call by dropping this song from the set list for a while. (“”Sweet Leaf” is resurrected at least once more in Clarkston on 8/17/04)

During his band introductions, Ozzy spares Bill Ward his usually melodramatic and overwrought presentation to the audience. Despite a few awkward vocal phrasings from Ozzy, Sabbath turn in a good rendition of “Black Sabbath”. Adam Wakeman makes his first appearance during “Snowblind”, adding his keyboards to climax of the song. Sadly, Ozzy is in trouble once again as he strains his way through the song.

In a possible tactic to save face, Ozzy begins to joke it up a bit during “Iron Man”. He doesn’t even bother enunciating half of the 2nd verse! On the other hand, Iommi isn’t fooling around when he plays a blinder of a solo during “IM”. The band sounds solid during “Children Of The Grave” despite Ozzy’s ever wobbling pitch control.

Before their closing encore, Ozzy acknowledges the rainy weather with his own rendition of “Singing In The Rain”. The show is closed with a workable “Paranoid”

7/16/04

PNC Bank Arts Center

Holmdel

Ozzy teasing the crowd <2:23>, Intro [Black Sabbath Medley] <3:11>, Supertzar <0:52>, > War Pigs [with air raid sirens intro] <8:00>, N.I.B. <5:51>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:37>, Into The Void <6:50>, Band Introduction <1:27>, Black Sabbath [with rain and church bells] <9:25>, Snowblind <6:27>, Iron Man <8:51>, Children Of The Grave <5:08>, Intermission <2:12>, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [Intro riff only] <0:39> -> Paranoid <3:58>

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CD-R’s: Live At The PNC Arts Center (2004 Definitive Stealth Works) [RT-72:56]

LINEAGE: Source / sp-cmc-8 minimic > spsb6s-24 > NEUROS 30 GB HD HANDHELD
> ADOBE AUDITION > SHN > Diffusion Via Bittorrent network > WAV > CDR

TAPER: Rider

Review by Guillaume Roos (8/3/2004): Excellent audience recording - newly surfaced on August 2nd, 2004 via the Bit Torrent networks. There is a slight sound change during "War Pigs" as the microphone was turned down. RIDER, who taped the show explained that "Judas Priest was a little quieter so the beginning of Sabbath is a little loud and slightly distorted." Rider is a little hard on himself as this recording deserves a solid EX in my book! [Editor’s note – I’ll 2nd that one, Guillaume. This is a very clear and well recorded show, certainly deserving of better than a VG rating.]

Every instrument can be clearly heard with the exception of the keyboards, which must have been turned too low in the mix. That's too bad because I would have liked to hear how Adam Wakeman sounded.

This was the fourth show of the "Ozzfest 2004" tour. For some reason, "Sweet Leaf" was dropped from the setlist from this show onwards.

The recording begins with Ozzy shouting at the crowd before the standard intro tapes rolled. He is telling them that they have to go “crazier than ever”. As the audience warms up to Ozzy’s playfulness, they begin to chant "Ozzy ! Ozzy !" and the intro medley then begins. It is the same medley that was used for their REUNION tour. But it is "Supertzar" that gives us the feeling of seeing a classic Sabbath show.

All right, nothing new here, - no surprises either. The set list only concentrates on the first four albums (up through VOLUME IV). But just give these guys a listen! Ozzy's voice is better than it has been in years. And here is the man knows how to work the crowd! Bill Ward sounds as if he’s about to tear his drum kit apart with his thrashing. Geezer Butler provides deep bass lines in a powerful and jazzy style. Tony Iommi's playing is just purely amazing and heavy as hell!

The best aspect of this show is that they don't just play their "Greatest Hits" set list straight from the book. They play around with the songs a bit, re-inventing them and delivering brilliantly heavy new readings of their old classics. The highlight for me was hearing them play the best live rendition of "Fairies Wear Boots" I've heard in a very long time. More important, they sound like they are having tremendous fun, and isn't that what it's all about?”

[Editor’s note: Amen, Guillaume!!! This is exactly how I felt about seeing Black Sabbath in Nashville. Granted, this set list is no stretch for them, but the chemistry was there – for the band AND the audience. It’s all about the wonderful ritual of seeing Black Sabbath live!]

7/18/04

Nissan Pavilion

Bristow

Ozzy-"I can't f*cking hear you!" -> Crowd sings "Iron Man" -> Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar <4:49>, War Pigs <8:11>, N.I.B. <5:33>, Fairies Wear Boots <6:45>, Into The Void <8:26>, Black Sabbath <9:15>, Snowblind <6:26>, Iron Man <8:15>, Children Of The Grave -> Intermission <7:22>, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Paranoid -> Ozzy: "Don't Drink And Drive" <4:50>

AUD

VG+ audience recording of complete show. Running time is 69:57.

7/20/04

Germain Amphitheatre

Columbus

Ozzy works the crowd -> Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro] -> Paranoid

AUD

At least two audience sources are known for this show.

7/22/04

Starwood Amphitheatre

Antioch

Ozzy works up the crowd -> Intro-Sabbath Medley, Supertzar -> War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Intermission -> E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro] -> Paranoid, Outro-Supertzar [cuts off]

AUD

Excellent digital audience recording of complete show.

7/24/04

Coors Amphitheatre

Englewood

Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (intro only) -> Paranoid.

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Jim Rollner: "I filmed this show with a DV camera - it was my first ever attempt at
filming, but I did a good job, I think. I didn't have a tripod, but I
kept the camera fairly steady, and aimed it at the screen or pulled back to show the band on-stage and the screen at the same time. I did get the whole show, save for a bit of 'I can't fucking hear you' chants before “Iron Man”, which I missed to make a tape change. Otherwise, it's complete."

7/27/04

White River Amphitheatre

Auburn (Seattle)

Source #1 (by Matt M.): Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar <2:30>, War Pigs <8:33>, N.I.B. <6:05>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:28>, Into The Void <8:36>, Black Sabbath <9:46>, Snowblind <6:13>, Iron Man <8:37>, Children of the Grave <7:31>, Intermission -> E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Ozzy's farewell's -> Outro-Supertzar Paranoid <8:37> [RT-73:56]

Source #2 (by Jayce R.): Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar <3:43>, War Pigs <7:46>, N.I.B. <5:56>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:16>, Into The Void <7:53>, Black Sabbath <11:03>, Snowblind <6:46>, Iron Man <7:52>, Children of the Grave <6:00>, Intermission <2:28>, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Paranoid <4:49> [RT-71:32]

Source #3: Intro-Sabbath Medley <3:49>, Intro-Supertzar <1:12>, War Pigs <8:26>, N.I.B. <6:06>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:26>, Into The Void <8:39>, Black Sabbath <9:46>, Snowblind <6:05>, Iron Man <8:40>, Children Of The Grave - Intermission <7:28>, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro]-> Paranoid -> Outro-Supertzar <9:42> [RT-77:20] (Submitted by Sylvain Benoit – Confirmed by Lars Bernstroem)

AUD

There are actually 4 known audience recordings for the Auburn (Seattle) 2004 show.

Source #1: Very good to excellent recording of the complete show, done by Matt M.

Source #2: Fair to good quality recording of complete show. It was recorded by Jayce R. with a MiniDisc recorder in Mono mode. I penalized the quality rating of this source for the clipping, distortions and noises that occur throughout the recording. Listenable, but not nearly as enjoyable as Source #1.

Jayce R: "I taped the Sabbath show at the White River Amphitheatre. It came out okay, with some bass distortion and mic movement in places. Overall, it came out okay. I recorded it with a stereo microphone ->battery box-> Sony MZ-R700 (Mini Disc). I accidentally left the recorder in Mono mode, so the recording is in Mono. Ozzy's voice sounds great at the beginning of the show, but the mix sounds weird, kinda low. It gets better after "N.I.B."

Source #3: Recorded by KS with a Sharp MS722 Minidisc with Dynamic Audio Cardiods with a DA-120F Battery Box. Confirmed by Lars Bernstroem.

Source #4: More information forthcoming, but confirmed by Lars Bernstroem. Running time is 54 minutes.

(Special thanks to John E. Bogus, Sylvain Benoit, and Lars Bernstroem for their research assistance!)

7/29/04

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Mountain View

Ozzfest Radio Reports [Excerpts from a local FM broadcast], Audience chatter, Ozzy taunts the crowd -> Intro-Sabbath Medley, Intro-Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Band Introductions, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Ozzy talks to the crowd, Children Of The Grave, Intermission, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Paranoid, Outro-Supertzar

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There are two known audience sources for this show. Both are very good to excellent digital audience recordings, but each has its own advantages.

Source #1 is a very good to excellent audience recording of complete show. It sounds like it was recorded a bit closer to the PA than source #1, so the music has greater presence here. The EQ is a bit lop-sided, with a strong (but somewhat brassy) high frequency response, but a weak bass end. There is some slight distortion, but only enough to degrade the quality slightly.

The running time is a generous 79:57, due to the inclusion of the pre-show FM radio excerpts AND the fact that the taper kept recording once the show had finished.

Turo Taimen: "I don't know what the Radio DJ is talking about but he does mention something about the Wizard of Ozzfest or something like that. In all, this is an A quality audience recording in my opinion. I was dissappointed to hear about the set list for this Ozzfest again. Same old same old. When I first heard about the fact that Sabbath was going to play, I hoped for a surprise song - "Supernaut" maybe? But no, it was just the same numbers that were played on the 2001 and not even "Scary Dreams". Damn!"

"Ozzy is in pretty good shape though and that's a good thing! But during "Into The Void", he screws up on the lyrics of the middle part and his voice cracks a bit on the higher notes, but nothing too bad..."

Source #2 is also a very good to nearly excellent recording (B+). The high end response isn't as strong as version #1 and the taper sounds a bit further from the stage. On the positive side, the bass response is much richer and the overall recording is much cleaner, as it doesn't have the distortions that are present in source #1.The taper used the following equipment scheme: Schoeps MK4s > Nbox > SBM-1 > TCD-D100. The running time is 68:42.

Which version is better? This could easily be a toss-up, since both recordings are nearly excellent due to their clarity. But each is also flawed in some minor way. I would personally lean towards Source #1, but this may because my ears prefer a little extra treble for clarity. I also like the extras and the fact that source #1 doesn't sound quite as distant. Regardless, both are quite good in their own right!

Special thanks to Turo Taimen (for the review) and Andy Kitching (for the cover art).

7/31/04

Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen

Devore (San Bernardino)

Source #1 [LEDZEPZOSO]: Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar <4:33>, War Pigs <4:36>, N.I.B. <6:12>, Fairies Wear Boots <6:41>, Into The Void <9:03>, Black Sabbath <9:26>, Snowblind <7:06>, Iron Man <8:05>, Children Of The Grave <7:35>, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro] -> Paranoid -> Ozzy says farewell -> Crowd sounds <5:47>

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Source #1 is a VG DAT audience tape of the complete show. The complete running time is 73:09.

Tapers Note: The tape suffers from some coughing during the set. For some reason the once the sun went down at the
venue the crowd started to set bonfires throughout the lawn. By the time Sabbath came on security had been running around for
over 90 minutes putting out the fires. So by the time Sabbath hit the stage they where getting really slow responding to the
fires.

EQUIPMENT: Audio Technica AT853A Card > Beyer Dynamic MV-100 > Sony PCM-M1 (line in) @ 48 MHZ
Recorded 25 Feet from stack on the lawn. TAPER: LEDZEPZOSO. TRANSFER INFO: Tascam DA30 > Tascam CD-RW700 > EAC > Cool Edit > CD Wav > SHN (MKW).

8/14/04

Alpine Valley Music Theatre

East Troy

Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void -> Band Introductions, Black Sabbath, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Paranoid

AUD

VG audience recording.

8/17/04

DTE Energy Music Center

Clarkston

War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Sweet Leaf, Snowblind, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Paranoid

AUD

Audience recording.

Review of show by taper from 8/29/04

David Gargalino: “After Judas Priest I couldn’t believe that one more band had to play. I had been at DTE for almost 12 hours and things weren’t going to end any time soon which was perfectly fine with me. The band that I thought i had seen the last of back in 2001 was about to go on. The Almighty Black Sabbath. I think it was the perfect time for Sabbath to come back into the realm of things. It’s their 35th anniversary as a band and I think Ozzy wanted to be with his closest friends. Black Sabbath for Ozzy was like being back home. It was the most comfortable position he could be in considering what had happen to him 8 months ago. It was an extra treat that all the members were on board......So anyways, darkness had set in over the sunny skies of a beautiful Tuesday afternoon.”

”The stage was instantly transformed and the drapes were down. The camera crew was being set up and a Black Sabbath promo was showing on the screens. Excitement was at an all time high, the pioneer metal masters were on their way. Finally, everyone hears the classic Ozzy voice over the PA. "Oye Oye Oye, I Cant Fucking Hear You!!!" Behind the curtain you can see Iommi and Geezer coming from stage left and stage right. Bill Ward takes position behind his drum set. Then the silhouette of Ozzy came before the curtain and the crowd went crazy. I was 6 feet from the action and I never felt so good to see Black Sabbath. “War Pigs” started and the stage crew ran over and removed the curtain and then was reveled BLACK FUCKING SABBATH. The one thing that caught me eye was how smaller and intimate the stage had become. Bill’s drum riser was in the middle, while Geezer's Ampeg amps were stacked together in a small area and Iommi's trademark wall of amps was trimmed down to eight or so cabs.”

”This was in stark contrast to the past tours. That was OK with me. It seemed all the more fitting to see all the guys close together. Bill has grown out his hair again this time round compared to the short army crew cut he had in 2001. He was still a little over weight but he looked a lot healthier. Iommi had not changed he still was equipment with his red Gibson SG and that trademark mustache and glasses. Geezer had not changed one bit either but he sported a new bass (looks like a fender precision bass body with a Larkin neck). But the one person that surprised me the most was Ozzy Osbourne. He looked like the healthiest one and the happiest. This night he ditched the sunglasses, the hanging jewelry, the black sweatshirt (as i had seen previously at Ozzfest 2001 and 2003). He was wearing a silk Black shirt with blue sleeves. His previous red highlights were gone and he sported his normal hair color. Ozzy looked like he just came out of the mid-seventies. I don't think he has looked better than he did tonight. He seemed to have a hell of of time and truly enjoyed every minute. When they started War Pigs, I was instantly blown away by the shear power of Geezer's amp. Since i was standing right in front of him, his amps over powered the other band members. So I got to appreciate the amazing bass work of Geezer. But altogether the band never sounded so good. The set list was quick but to the point. Yeah i wish they could have expanded on the set list especially leaving out the usual War Pigs, Paranoid, and Iron Man songs. I miss The Wizard but It was great hearing Fairies Wear Boots and hearing the intro to Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. But all in all, I took whatever was given all in. Who's cares what they played just to witness Black Sabbath again was all that I cared. Ozzy had his Coffee and Tea mugs on Bill's drum riser. Oz was great and it was nice to see him explain how the odds were against him but he was determined to prove the doctors wrong. And indeed he did and he gave the doctors a big time "Fuck You." Zakk was right about Ozzy, he's a soldier. I hope the get together and make an album, if not at least another tour. If it indeed becomes the last Ozzfest next year I think it would be fitting to have Black Sabbath close it out. But i treasured every moment of seeing Black Sabbath and appreciated what they had done for rock n' roll. I also got what I wish for; a Black Sabbath pick from Geezer. It was a bittersweet moment at the end because it was all over. The last 7 months of anticipating this moment had gone by quick, but as soon as it ended, me and my friend Casey turned to each other and said "We are doing this all over again!!!" (Bootlegged Black Sabbath Set, Got a Geezer Butler Pick. Previously seen Black Sabbath July 31, 2001 and Ozzy Osbourne July 25, 2003)

8/19/04

Blossom Music Center

Cuyahoga Falls

Source #1 (Pat S.): Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar -> War Pigs <8:35>, N.I.B. <6:45>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:00>, Into The Void <7:15>, Band Introductions -> Black Sabbath <10:40>, Snowblind <6:45>, Iron Man <8:22>, Children Of The Grave <5:51>, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro; enters at 1:53], Paranoid [begins at 2:32] -> Ozzy says farewell -> Outro-Supertzar <8:37>

Source #2 (Detroit Paul): Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar -> War Pigs <11:06>, N.I.B. <6:17>, Fairies Wear Boots <7:20>, Into The Void <7:20>, Band Introductions -> Black Sabbath <10:42>, Snowblind <6:55>, Iron Man <7:55>, Children Of The Grave <5:51>, Intermission -> Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro; enters at 2:08], Paranoid [begins at 2:48] -> Ozzy says farewell <7:06> [Running Time – 70:27]

AUD

Two known audience sources. Source #1 is a good to very good audience recording of the complete show recorded by Pat S. This version as a little bit of distortion around the edges, but VG for the most part.

Source #2 is a very good Mini Disc audience recording done by Detroit Paul. Paul posted his source on www.tradersden.org on May 23rd, 2007. This source also contains the complete performance, but does lack the outro music.

Lineage Info for Source #2: Sony MD Walkman MZ-N707 Type-R > Sony ECM-717 > TDK-74 Minidisc > Sony Standalone CDR RCD-W3 > CDR > EAC > FLAC

8/21/04

Tweeter Center Chicago

Tinley Park (Chicago)

AUD

There are two known source tapes for this show. Both are audience recordings.

Tapers notes:

Nick J (Source #1).: "Just wanted to drop you a line with some info on Ozzfest 08-21-2004 in Tinley Park, IL. I taped the show; thought you may want to add my source info to the listing. I am into trading and I know its nice to have source info for shows. The show was recorded with a Sony MZ-R900 MD recorder, Core Sound Binaural microphones, and Bass Roll Off filter. My version comes in at 71:06 over 10 tracks. Average quality, nothing special."

"As for the show itself, I was pleasantly surprised by the band's performance. I was a bit worried after Ozzy's accident and his less-than-spectacular Ozzfest 2003 performances that he might not sound very good. I thought he sounded great and was very lively."

Kip B. (Source #2): “Just noticed Nick J's comments on the Tinley Park 8/21/04 show. There was also a mention of two versions of this being available, and I think the other one mentioned is the one I recorded. I managed to sneak in an Aiwa digital voice recorder and recorded the show with it. The sound isn't very good but it's passable. Believe me, I have heard worse. I have only traded it to one other trader. I don’t know whether he has circulated this or not.”

“I also have a copy of 8/21/04 that is different from mine, and it has some recurring static during "Iron Man". Don't know if that's Nick's version or not. Does anyone have a recording of 8/21/04 without the static?”

“I also have to agree that Ozzy was in fantastic form that night. I have heard other recordings from other Ozzfest 2004 shows and they all have some rough Ozzy moments, but his vocals were right on that night! Probably the best I have ever heard him, actually.”

8/24/04

Verizon Wireless Music Center

Noblesville

Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Intro—Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Band Introductions -> Black Sabbath, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro], Paranoid -> Ozzy says farewell

AUD

Audience recording – complete running time is 62:47. “Snowblind” isn’t performed at the Nokesville show.

8/26/04

Tweeter Center At The Waterfront

Camden

Introduction by Tommy Conwell, Bill Ward reads Ozzy's letter of apology, Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Black Sabbath, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, E: Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro only] -> Paranoid, Outro-Supertzar

AUD

Definitely the most sought after recording from the OZZFEST 2004 tour. This was the show that featured Rob Halford on lead vocals, replacing Ozzy at the last moment due to his bronchitis. The band dropped “Snowblind” from the set list for the Camden show. It is said that Halford performed to a very mixed reception from the Camden audience, most of which were either disappointed or angry about Ozzy’s no show.

So far, there are TWO known recordings of this show, but neither one has been circulated yet. Source #1 is a microcassette recording, which also includes Bill Ward's pre-show apology. Source #2 is an audience film.

8/28/04

Post Gazette Pavilion

Burgettstown

AUD

8/31/04

Alltel Pavilion At Walnut Creek

Raleigh

Intro-Sabbath Medley -> Supertzar, War Pigs, N.I.B., Fairies Wear Boots, Into The Void, Band Introductions, Black Sabbath, Iron Man, Children Of The Grave, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath [intro] -> Paranoid

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From audience film source. No "Snowblind". Running time is 61:26.