Ian Astbury reveals one Black Sabbath song that would make perfect hip-hop track

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As a dedicated fan, I can attest that Ian Astbury, with his four decades of experience as the lead vocalist for The Cult, carries a wealth of musical knowledge. This band started out creating goth-like sounds but morphed into a polished hard rock powerhouse over time. What’s fascinating about him is his enduring love for the grittier aspects of rock music.

This encompasses an intense fondness for Black Sabbath’s album, specifically Vol. 4. This record boasts several fantastic tracks, such as “Changes,” yet it is the captivating “Snowblind” that particularly piques Astbury’s interest. Contrary to its name suggesting snow, the track showcases a segment that Astbury believes resonates with a different music genre.

In an episode of the podcast titled Lipps Service, Astbury expressed that “Snowblind” could seamlessly fit as both a Black Sabbath tune and a hip-hop track. He believes this due to the song’s meticulous arrangement and rhythm, suggesting that the band had complete mastery over their creative process.

The Cult’s Ian Astbury names the one Black Sabbath album he was obsessed with

Astbury expressed that the break, specifically the beat and rhythm of it, with every element carefully placed – it’s flawless. It’s as if it’s a perfectly crafted hip-hop track.

Whenever I come across an album, particularly this one, I find myself inexplicably drawn to purchasing multiple versions of it. At one point, I owned about thirty distinct editions of this very record – from CDs and vinyl to cassettes. It’s not just a matter of owning the music; I need to have it close by.

According to Astbury, Ozzy Osbourne was greatly respected by him. In his own words, “John (Ozzy) is indeed a charming individual, attractive, and somewhat wild, but in the past.

Astbury, like the rest of us, shared a sense of shock upon learning about Ozzy’s untimely death, just over two weeks after their final farewell gig on July 5. Some have speculated that Ozzy might have sensed the end of his career was near and could be connected to his own impending demise. Regardless, it remains a tragic loss, even though it can be seen as an extraordinary way to depart.

Regarding The Cult, they’re gearing up for their own performances. They plan to perform some tunes from when the group was previously known as Death Cult, as well. If you’d like to catch Astbury, Billy Duffy, and the rest of the band (and I strongly recommend you do), here are the scheduled dates:

  • Oct. 9 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
  • Oct. 11 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre
  • Oct. 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
  • Oct. 15 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
  • Oct. 17 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
  • Oct. 18 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Center
  • Oct. 20 – Ft. Worth, TX – Will Rogers Auditorium
  • Oct. 21 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre
  • Oct. 24 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl
  • Oct. 25 – San Diego, CA – The Sound
  • Oct. 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
  • Oct. 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Auditorium

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2025-08-13 18:00