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N.I.B.

"N.I.B." by Black Sabbath is the fourth track on the band's self-titled debut album, widely regarded as one of the founding records of heavy metal. Written from Lucifer's perspective, the song explores the devil falling in love and turning good, giving it an unexpectedly human narrative. For electric guitar players, it offers an essential study in early heavy metal riffing, dark tonality, and the raw, powerful sound that defined the genre's origins.

  • Bassist Geezer Butler wrote the lyrics, making the bass line as central to this track as the guitar work.
  • The song runs over six minutes, giving guitarists extended time to explore its heavy, groove-driven riff structure.
  • N.I.B. appears on Black Sabbath's debut album, one of the most influential records in electric guitar history.

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