With a catalog spanning decades and numerous lineups, Black Sabbath‘s music ranges from iconic anthems to deep, lesser-known cuts. While fans have been treated to countless legendary performances of Sabbath staples, not every song got its time in the spotlight.
Some tracks — whether overshadowed by hits, tied to specific eras, or simply forgotten — never got to be played live. This list shines a light on the Black Sabbath songs that never echoed through concert halls or festival fields.
“Zeitgeist” – 13 (2013)
“Live Forever” – 13 (2013)
“Damaged Soul” – 13 (2013)
“Dear Father” – 13 (2013)
“Peace of Mind” – 13 (2013)
“Pariah” – 13 (2013)
“The Illusion of Power” – Forbidden (1995)
“Shaking Off the Chains” – Forbidden (1995)
“Guilty as Hell” – Forbidden (1995)
“Sick and Tired” – Forbidden (1995)
“Forbidden” – Forbidden (1995)
“Virtual Death” – Cross Purposes (1994)
“Dying for Love” – Cross Purposes (1994)
“Back to Eden” – Cross Purposes (1994)
“The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” – Cross Purposes (1994)
“Cardinal Sin” – Cross Purposes (1994)
“Evil Eye” – Cross Purposes (1994)
“Sins of the Father” – Dehumanizer (1992)
“Too Late” – Dehumanizer (1992)
“Buried Alive” – Dehumanizer (1992)
“Jerusalem” – Tyr (1990)
“Valhalla” – Tyr (1990)
“Heaven in Black” – Tyr (1990)
“Kill in the Spirit World” – Headless Cross (1989)
“Black Moon” – Headless Cross (1989)
“Nightwing” – Headless Cross (1989)
“Ancient Warrior” – The Eternal Idol (1987)
“Hard Life to Love” – The Eternal Idol (1987)
“Nightmare” – The Eternal Idol (1987)
“Lost Forever” – The Eternal Idol (1987)
“Eternal Idol” – The Eternal Idol (1987)
“In for the Kill” – Seventh Star (1986)
“In Memory…” – Seventh Star (1986)
“Keep It Warm” – Born Again (1983)
“Over and Over” – Mob Rules (1981)
“Wishing Well” – Heaven and Hell (1980)
“Walk Away” – Heaven and Hell (1980)
“Lonely Is the Word” – Heaven and Hell (1980)
“Johnny Blade” – Never Say Die! (1978)
“A Hard Road” – Never Say Die! (1978)
“Air Dance” – Never Say Die! (1978)
“Over to You” – Never Say Die! (1978)
“Breakout” – Never Say Die! (1978)
“Swinging the Chain” – Never Say Die! (1978)
“You Won’t Change Me” – Technical Ecstasy (1976)
“It’s Alright” – Technical Ecstasy (1976)
“She’s Gone” – Technical Ecstasy (1976)
“The Writ” – Sabotage (1975)
“Who Are You” – Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)
“Looking for Today” – Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (1973)
