Black Sabbath / World Tour 2012 Fast Night O2 Academy Birmingham UK (2CDR)

CD01:
01 Intro
02 Into the Void
03 Under the Sun
04 Snowblind
05 War Pigs
06 Wheels of Confusion
07 Electric Funeral
08 Black Sabbath
09 The Wizard

CD02:
01 Behind the Wall of Sleep
02 N.I.B.
03 Fairies Wear Boots
04 Tomorrow's Dream
05 Sweet Leaf
06 Symptom of the Universe
07 Drum Solo
08 Iron Man
09 Dirty Women
10 Children of the Grave
11 Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
12 Paranoid > End MC

Band Line-up
Ozzy Osbourne - vocals
Tony Iommi - guitar
Geezer Butler - bass
Tommy Clufetos - drums (Ozzy's band)

This release captures the opening night of Black Sabbath's 2012 reunion world tour, held on May 19th at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, UK. While the original members had performed together at a few events in the past, this marked a full-scale reunion—including plans to release a new album in the autumn—making it an irresistible event for fans. The very fact that the tour kicked off in earnest with this Birmingham show feels nothing short of a miracle. The setlist is packed with classic hits, allowing listeners to fully enjoy the passionate playing of Ozzy and Tony; the crowd's enthusiasm was immense, making for a truly electric live atmosphere. The performance itself is flawless—full of energy and drive—delivering the kind of playing that makes you think, "This is exactly what Black Sabbath is all about." It is a recording well worth hearing. Regarding sound quality: although it is an audience recording, it offers a very direct, immediate feel; thanks to the venue's relatively small capacity, the audio is well-balanced and of high quality.