--- product_id: 9079250 title: "Black Sabbath: Paranoid [Blu-ray]" brand: "black sabbathmatthew longfellow" price: "NZ$87" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9079250-black-sabbath-paranoid-blu-ray store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Black Sabbath: Paranoid [Blu-ray] **Brand:** black sabbathmatthew longfellow **Price:** NZ$87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Sabbath: Paranoid [Blu-ray] by black sabbathmatthew longfellow - **How much does it cost?** NZ$87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9079250-black-sabbath-paranoid-blu-ray) ## Best For - black sabbathmatthew longfellow enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted black sabbathmatthew longfellow brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Black Sabbath: Paranoid [Blu-ray] ## Images ![Black Sabbath: Paranoid [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410hYd3W+PL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Definitive Portrait of a Timeless Heavy Metal Album *by S***G on Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2012* Black Sabbath, like all other bands of their genre were not well received by critics when they first emerged. One sociologist in this film said that critics during the late 1960's and early 1970's wanted musical artists who gave them hope. Obviously, Black Sabbath was not one of those bands. On their album, "Paranoid", they basically talk about certain problems through their songs, and leaves you, the listener, to draw your own conclusions. For example, 'War Pigs' as almost all of us know, discusses the effects of war on different countries. "Electric Funeral" talks about the dangers of nuclear weapons. "Hands of Doom" explains in detail, how individual soldiers have been affected by war as well as drug abuse. "Fairies Wear Boots" tells about a gang of skinheads physically and mentally abusing the band members as well as other hippies. "Iron Man" according to the band members is a science fiction tale of a man who time travels into the future and then trvels back to the present to discuss futuristic disasters which are likely to take place if we humans are not careful enough. Finally, there's "Paranoid", which talks about an individual experiencing mental problems, such as paranoia, schizophrenia, and depression.These songs as well as others are discussed thoroughly in this outstanding documentary. We hear the band members: Tony Iommi, Terence "Geezer" Butler, Bill Ward, and John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne as well as engineer Tom Allom, talk about how they play their instuments for each specific song as well as how they mix each of them in the control room. You also hear commentaries from artists like Henry Rollins, who discusses songs like "Paranoid" and "Iron Man" (in which he talks about ascending and descending bridges in the middle of it.) He as well as Ozzy Osbourne discusse the importance of a good and strong rhythem section is essential for a groudbreaking rock 'n' roll band; in this case, it's the drum playing of Bill Ward and the bass playing of Terence Butler.You hear about when the band first formed, they were a band called "Earth", and how they eventually named themselves "Black Sabbath" after investigating with aspects of the occult, not because they became devil worshippers. The band members discuss how their environment in their hometown, Birmingham, England, which was for the most part a slum) helped them develop their distinguished sound. They also talk about they took a trip to "The Star Club" in Hamburg, Germany, which previously, many famous groups and musicicans performed there such as "The Beatles", "Chuck Berry", "Jerry Lee Lewis", and "Ray Charles". However, when Black Sabbath performed there, only three people were in the audience. Then when they released their self-titled debut album, "Black Sabbath", more people started to take notice, even though as stated before, the critics were not satisfied with it. Then, when they release "Paranoid", they gain a bigger following and eventually take a tour in the United States. As we all see, this album sells well in both England and in America and establishes "Black Sabbath" as a landmark band.You hear interviews from a sociologist, journalists, and critics as to how the album "Paranoid" as well as the band itself changed the heavy metal genre forever as well as pave the way for many future bands to come.Finally, there's the bonus footage, where you hear about subjects like who the bands influences were, their first tour in the United States, how Tony Iommi developed cutting-edge guitar riffs in spite of getting two of his right-hand fingertips cut of by a machine in an accident at an industry, Bill Ward's phenomenal drum playing and more of his influences, and extended takes on some of the songs."Classic Albums" as we all know picks out certain albums in the rock 'n' roll genre who they feel have stood the test of time. "Paranoid" is absolutely one of them. The songs mentioned above still make sense in terms of discussing the dark side of reality. Ironically, these subjects can be turned into entertainment with the tool of music. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I am Black Sabbath fan *by G***Y on Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2021* My dad had an eclectic taste in music and starting about the time I was 7 - and proved I wouldn't scratch his records - I got to listen to what I wanted. In 1972, at the age of 9, I heard The album Black Sabbath for the first time. It and Paranoid both called to be and still do today. I grew up with metal and, in my opinion, Sabbath are the godfathers.This was an awesome documentary. I always new that Ozzy just basically sang whatever came to mind initially and it was awesome hearing some of it.RIP Ronnie ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars The best bits are in the bonus material *by P***C on Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2010* As a HUGE fan of Sabbath AND the Classic Album series - I would be lying if I said this wasn't somewhat of a disappointment. Overall, it seemed more like a "VH-1 Behind the Music" segment, than an in-depth look at a "Classic Album".The first 10 - 20 minutes ran through everything true Sabbath fans already know, such as Tony's finger tips and Geezer's vision. There was entirely too much focus on the political climate of the time, with tons of footage from Vietnam and civil unrest of the late 60's - early 70's. While the era certainly had a bearing on the band's inspiration, the amount of time devoted to it simply robbed viewers of a comprehensive look into the production of an incredible album.Segments where the producer isolated the recordings to showcase instruments and parts seemed rushed and very short, almost as filler to break up each main segment. For instance, Rodger Bain commented on a particular track and said something to the effect of (I'm paraphrasing here) "This is my all time favorite vocal track from Ozzy. He sang this to perfection, so menacing and soulful". I just knew he would play the isolated vocal track. I mean - it seemed too obvious - but, nope - bam - right back to the VH-1 style presentation. When I found myself yelling at the TV - "Play the track!! let's hear it!!!!" I knew this was NOT what I was hoping for.REDEMPTION (of sorts)For those longing for more in-depth coverage of Geezer, Tony and Bill's incredible talents - rest assured - you will get your fix in the bonus segments. It's a shame the producers choose not to include this footage in the main feature. There's plenty of track isolation, demonstrations and live performances to satisfy. In fact, if it weren't for the bonus material - I would have given this review 1 star. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9079250-black-sabbath-paranoid-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/9079250-black-sabbath-paranoid-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*