Exploring the Rules of Hell - The Mob Rules

Like Heaven and Hell before it, the first side of Mob Rules ends with the title track. It's not as epic as "Heaven and Hell" but that doesn't prevent it from being a great track.

Exploring the Rules of Hell - E5150

"E5150" is an instrumental bridge track between "The Sign of the Southern Cross" and "The Mob Rules". It's pretty unremarkable. Black Sabbath wasn't beyond this sort of thing as during the Ozzy era it
padded quite a few albums with questionable instrumentals. "FX" anyone? "E5150" doesn't seem as shameless as it at least seems to serve a purpose.

Exploring the Rules of Hell - The Sign of the Southern Cross

"The Sign of the Southern Cross" is another Black Sabbath epic. It's big and atmospheric and worthy of being included on any list of great Black Sabbath songs.

Exploring the Rules of Hell - Voodoo

A cool riff that incorporates a fluid pull-off run starts things off before the band enters with a thumping rhythm. Iommi's tone is nice and smooth with a glassy tinge that is most noticeable towards the solo.

Exploring the Rules of Hell - Turn Up the Night

The follow up to Heaven and Hell, 1981's Mob Rules found Black Sabbath without another original member. Drummer Bill Ward left during the tour in support of Heaven and Hell due to personal problems. He was replaced by Vinny Appice who handled drum duties. After the tour Appice stayed on board and recorded with the band and returning producer/engineer Martin Birch.

Camel Clutch Cinema - #33: Dan Kunka

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Craig and Guy chat with Dan Kunka, screenwriter of the WWE film 12 Rounds. Dan tells us about the film's original Chicago locations, eating burgers with Cena and why you should never say "well, to be honest with you" to Vince McMahon.

Exploring the Rules of Hell - Lonely is the Word

"Lonely is the Word" brings us to the final track on Heaven and Hell, and it is a great way to end things. An Iommi riff that sounds like it would fit right in on Never Say Die gets things started. It's nice and edgy and takes on a new life when Butler and Ward come in with a loose, groovy backing.