''Nativity in Black: A Tribute to Black Sabbath'' are two Black Sabbath tribute albums, released in 1994 and 2000 respectively. The albums feature various heavy metal groups performing cover versions of Black Sabbath songs in tribute to the band.

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All of the tracks featured on the ''Nativity in Black'' albums cover material strictly from the band's 1970s heyday with vocalist Ozzy Osbourne. The title is derived from a widespread yet incorrect assumption surrounding the title of the Black Sabbath song "

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". The band Bullring Brummies featured Black Sabbath founding members Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, along with vocalist

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, Obsessed/ Saint Vitus guitarist

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, and

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guitarist Brian Tilse. Their cover of "The Wizard" on the first album is their only official recording, with the musicians coming together specifically for this recording. The live recording of " War Pigs" by

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was previously included on the band's live album, '' Live at the Brixton Academy''.

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' version of "Supernaut" was originally released as a

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in 1990. The album was certified Gold by the

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on 4 December 2000. Bob Chiappardi of

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was executive producer for the album.

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's cover of "Paranoid" received a Grammy nomination in 1995 for 'Best Metal Performance'.

''Nativity in Black''

''Nativity in Black II''

References

External links

* ''Nativity in Black''at AllMusic * ''Nativity in Black II''at AllMusic
Music video for "After Forever" by Biohazard
{{Authority control Black Sabbath tribute albums 1994 compilation albums 2000 compilation albums Compilation album series Priority Records compilation albums Heavy metal compilation albums