Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath―And Beyond Hardcover – 6 June 2023

É consenso que o Black Sabbath fundou o heavy metal. Essa biografia do Geezer, baixista da formação original do Black Sabbath conta um pouco dos bastidores desse momento histórico para o rock. Essencial para os fãs da banda e do metal em geral.

Excellent book. Geezer is a very humorous writer. Lots of hilarious episodes. He provides a lot of detail about the various stages of their career, the grim lives they had growing up, and the early stages of the band. The sections about his first meetings with Ozzy are really hilarious, as are the parts about the times Tony almost killed Bill. The parts about his discovery of veganism are really interesting. I've already re-read the book several times, it's that good. Even if you're not a Sabbath fan, it's a great read. There are some downsides, like his constant sniping at Tony Iommi for continuing to use the Sabbath name after he (Geezer) gladly sold his interest in the Sabbath name to Iommi. But I think most of the Tony Martin-era albums are well worthy of the Sabbath name. Either way, great book.

I have been waiting for Geezer to pen his book for years. As a massive Sabbath fan, and a massive Villa fan, I grew up in the same area of Birmingham as the band, and the references to places and times i know bought back so many memories. My brother, who is Geezers age, has just read my copy and thought it was superb too. As an Employee at Villa Park on matchdays, i unfortunately can never get Geezer to sign the book for me as he is now enjoying life in the States. I can but hope though. Thanks Geezer for the years of pleasure you have given me.

On page 37, the band name Procol Harum is misspelled, which is a crime, actually.Nevertheless, the book is very enjoyable.

I recommend this book to any serious Black Sabbath fans. The stories it contains are interesting,genuine and funny. This is the best book I've read in years. Geezer Butler has lead a Hell of an interesting life. Buy it!