Into the Void

1. Track Release: "Into the Void" is a track from Black Sabbath's third studio album, "Master of Reality," released in July 1971. 2. Lyrics Theme: The song is recognized for its anti-war and sci-fi themes, which was slightly unusual for the band primarily known for occult and horror-based lyrics. 3. Guitar Technique: The song is widely acclaimed for its use of Tony Iommi's down-tuning effect, which became a defining characteristic of heavy metal music. 4. Notable Cover: The song was covered and titled as "Into the Void (Sealth)" by Soundgarden as a B-Side to their "Jesus Christ Pose" single. 5. Recognition: Arguably one of Black Sabbath's most popular songs, it was ranked on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time” list.

1. Cover Version: The American thrash metal band Exhorder covered Black Sabbath’s “Into the Void” for their 2003 album, "Slaughter in the Vatican / The Law." 2. Metal Sub-genre: Exhorder is typically credited as a pioneer in the groove metal sub-genre, highlighting a shift from the more traditional heavy metal sound of the original song. 3. Record Label: Their version of "Into the Void" was released under the label of Roadrunner Records, a renowned record label in the world of hard rock and heavy metal.

1. Cover Version: Monster Magnet, an American rock band, covered “Into the Void” as part of their 2010 album "Mastermind". 2. Album Success: The album, "Mastermind," peaked at number 165 in the Billboard 200, indicating the band's commercial success during the period. 3. Unique Style: Known for their blend of hard rock, stoner rock, and psychedelic rock, Monster Magnet’s version of "Into the Void" reflects their unique style. 4. Record Label: This version was released under the record label Napalm Records, an Austrian label which specializes in heavy metal, punk and rock music. 5. Album Reviews: "Mastermind," the album containing their version of "Into the Void," received positive reviews from metal music magazines like Metal Hammer and Revolver.