Dick CarruthersBlack Sabbath: The End [Blu-ray] [Region Free]

After reading an excellent review from a fellow Brummie, I decided to ignore the reviews about the editing, & purchase the Blu-ray, along with the cd version. Yes, the rapid switching is a tad more than normal, but it did not spoil my enjoyment in any way. They were playing their last ever concerts in their home city, so the atmosphere was always going to be electric. Dick Carruthers was capturing those moments, by including regular shots of all band members, & especially the audience. Could they have prolonged the shots a tad longer? - yes, but I still like it. I have since watched David Gilmore at Pompeii & Jeff Lynne at Wembley (both excellent), & the editing is a little easier on the senses. I liked the fact that they focused on the earlier albums, as this was definitely their fertile period. I thought the sound seemed to dip sometimes, as I have not yet played the cd's, I don't know if it's from the concert or elsewhere. Also, the bonus inclusion of The Angelic Sessions was very nice. So in conclusion, if you are an avid Sabbath fan, you will want this in your collection for posterity, & ignore the rights & wrongs of alleged 'dodgy' editing.

This Band and Iron maiden are my favourite bands. I was fortunate enough to see Sabbath on this tour, with my fiancee and other times. The magic of Sabbath is they always sound better live than on record or video. This DVD Is fantastic but breaks my heart to say this, it ain't the same as seeing them live. but it's a fantastic document of this unique band . Ozzys drummer is fantastic but he ain't Bill Ward. Bill has a percussive style that contributes greatly to the heaviness of Sabs music. Tony and Gezzer are great but what impresses me most is Ozzys voice. He sounds fantastic!!!! the tracks "Iron man, " "After Forever" & "Hand of Doom" were a high point on this DVD & tour but " black Sabbath " doesn't quite gel as well as it does on the 1st album. but "behind the wall of sleep" &" war pigs " more than makes up for that.This DVD is definatley a must for Sabbath heads like me but to hear the chemistry of Ozzy, Bill,Gezzer & Tony I would recommend the "Reunion" & "Live at last" cds!!!However a fantastic visual documentation of this classic , unique, out of this world band.

If you lived through the start of Heavy metal Music and like Metal Music and still like the Music or you just like the Music.You will know Black Sabbath were in the front line in starting the sound..Without them there may be no big band that make the heavy Metal sound to day.So this a must for fans of the sound and a must,must the for the Fans of Black Sabbath.

I'm not an excitable person by nature , but my own admission have BLACK SABBATH ever done a better gig ? Okay the absolute energy of early youth is not there , but the un-deniable charisma probably is ! The bands members have on paper aged ,but it doesn't necessarily show in the performance here in their own town (and mine) of Birmingham ! The young drummer looks cool ,but I bet he don't feel it , in this cauldron of hyperactivity ! The high definition picture quality adds to this , their last ever gig ?

This is a must by Sabbath fans - was nearly deterred by negative views on edit - it was fine - the sound is incredible and the whole band delivered on a great set list and extras in studio- do not hesitate it’s worthy

I realy enjoyed this blu Ray disc I first saw them live in 1975 being from Birmingham I've always been a big fan they sound just as they did all those years ago but a lot older of course the production on this disc is excellent both sound and picture wise would recommend to anyone with an interest in the band

Brilliant, keeps alive the memories of Black Sabbath's final concert. Just the jumping around of the video and outrageous amount of bass on the 5.1 sound track spoil it. However, the bass can be fixed but the video can't.

For anyone who saw this tour and wants to enjoy it again at home this will satisfy your needs. Not many special features or extras but there is a little behind the scenes.