The Devil Cried
Black Sabbath
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One fine day in Hell The master told a story Someone lied so well He sent him back to Glory There are whispers between the screams That this deed can be done Even sinners must dream And I can be the one to make the Devil cry I can win this game If all things come together I know this sounds quite strange I won't be smart, just clever It's the law on the other side Just the kill lets you run And how many have tried? I know I'll be the one to make the Devil cry At last my time has come I must not give him pleasure I can be the one One chance or burn forever So I told him about my pain And the life I've been through He just smiled and the laughter came Then I told him that I love you, and the Devil cried Tears from his eyes Eyes of fire And the devil cried
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Written by: RONNIE JAMES DIO, TONY IOMMI
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11 facts about this song
Band History"The Devil Cried" is a song by Black Sabbath, an English rock band widely considered to be one of the pioneers of heavy metal music.
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Song OriginBlack Sabbath initially formed in 1968 but "The Devil Cried" was released much later, in 2007.
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Lineup HistoryThis track is notable as it marks the reunion of the original Black Sabbath members - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - for the first time since the studio sessions for their 1978 album "Never Say Die!".
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Album Release"The Devil Cried" was included in the compilation album "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years". Despite its name, the song features Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, not Ronnie James Dio.
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Executive ProductionThe song was produced by esteemed rock producer Rick Rubin, known for his work with Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many others.
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Song Importance"The Devil Cried" is one of just three songs that the original lineup of Black Sabbath recorded during their 2007 reunion, the other two being "Shadow of the Wind" and "Ear in the Wall".
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Song ReceptionDespite being a new song by the legendary band, "The Devil Cried" initially received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike, some of whom believed it wasn't on par with the band's earlier work.
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Music CompositionThe song retains Black Sabbath's classic heavy metal sound, featuring Iommi's infamous guitar riffs, Butler's heavy bass, Ward's dynamic drumming and Osbourne's distinct vocal style.
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Artistic InfluenceMany musicians and critics alike consider Black Sabbath's music as an influence on various genres such as stoner rock, sludge metal, grunge, and doom metal, "The Devil Cried" being no exception.
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Song PopularityWhile the song did not manage to reach the charts, it remains popular among die-hard Black Sabbath fans due to the reuniting of the original band members.
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Songwriting CreditThe music for "The Devil Cried" was written by Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, and the lyrics by Ozzy Osbourne.
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