Black Sabbath are arguably the most influential heavy metal band of all time. The band helped to create the genre with groundbreaking releases such as "Paranoid", an album that Rolling Stone magazine said "changed music forever", and called the band "the Beatles of heavy metal". "The Ultimate Collection", curated in conjunction with the band, is a 17-track compilation featuring the band's classic songs, including "Paranoid", "Iron Man", "War Pigs", "N.I.B.", and "The Wizard", as well as choice cuts from their classic albums. This vinyl release is the definitive accompaniment for all Sabbath fans and lovers of hard rock.

• Artist: Black Sabbath
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: Rock, Hard Rock & Metal, Heavy Metal
• Label: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT/ADA

• Release Date: 6-October 2023

Black Sabbath pioneered the heavy metal genre with their dark, heavy sound and lyrical themes exploring war, religion, and the occult. Formed in Birmingham in 1968, the band's original lineup of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward created a legacy that continues to influence generations of musicians. Their innovative use of distorted guitar riffs and ominous atmospheres redefined rock music and laid the foundation for countless subgenres.