--- product_id: 257213845 title: "Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe" price: "€ 45.90" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/257213845-black-sabbath-symptom-of-the-universe store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # 4.7/5 star rating from 267 reviews Paperback format for easy portability Top #15 in Heavy Metal Music books Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe **Price:** € 45.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unleash the sound of legends—own the story behind the universe of metal! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe - **How much does it cost?** € 45.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/257213845-black-sabbath-symptom-of-the-universe) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Rated 4.7 stars by hundreds of passionate readers—join the community of metalheads. - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranked #15 in Heavy Metal Music books—don’t miss out on this essential read. - • **Fast & Flexible Delivery:** Enjoy fast, free shipping and easy returns with cash on delivery options. - • **Iconic Heavy Metal Insight:** Dive deep into the legacy of Black Sabbath, the pioneers of heavy metal. - • **Collector’s Paperback Edition:** Sleek ORION paperback design perfect for on-the-go reading and shelf display. ## Overview Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe by Mick Wall is a highly rated ORION paperback that ranks #15 in Heavy Metal Music books. With 267 reviews averaging 4.7 stars, this biography offers an essential, portable deep dive into the band’s legacy, backed by fast shipping and flexible purchase options. ## Description ''An epic tale, told the way it should be'' RECORD COLLECTOR ''The book he was born to write'' CLASSIC ROCK MAGAZINE ''An entertaining read for long-standing fans and newcomers alike'' GUITARIST The final word on the only name synonymous with heavy metal - Black Sabbath. Way back in the mists of time, in the days when rock giants walked the earth, the name Ozzy Osbourne was synonymous with the subversive and dark. Back then, Ozzy was the singer in Black Sabbath, and they meant business. A four-piece formed from the ashes of two locally well-known groups called The Rare Breed (Ozzy and bassist Geezer Butler) and Mythology (guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward), all four founding members of the original Black Sabbath grew up within half-a-mile of each other. This biography tells the story of how they made that dream come true - and how it then turned into a nightmare for all of them. How at the height of their fame, Sabbath discovered they had been so badly ripped off by their managers they did not even own their own songs. How they looked for salvation from Don Arden - an even more notorious gangster figure, who resurrected their career but still left them indebted to him, financially and personally. And how it finally came to a head when in 1979 they sacked Ozzy: ''For being too out of control - even for us,'' as Bill Ward put it. The next 15 years would see a war break out between the two camps: the post-Ozzy Sabbath and Ozzy himself, whose solo career overshadowed Sabbath to the point where, when he offered them the chance to reform around him again, it was entirely on his terms. Or rather, that of his wife and manager, daughter of Don Arden - Sharon Osbourne. Review: Black Sabbath book - It’s a Black Sabbath book so it’s a must read. Review: Awesome book - A must read for sabbath fans. Fantastic book ## Features - ORION PAPERBACKS ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #155,130 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Heavy Metal Music #394 in Biographies of Composers & Musicians #856 in Biographies of Actors & Entertainers | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 277 Reviews | ## Images ![Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1lMUw5K1zL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Black Sabbath book *by J***T on 4 August 2025* It’s a Black Sabbath book so it’s a must read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome book *by L***C on 22 April 2023* A must read for sabbath fans. Fantastic book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book but could have been even better! *by M***U on 31 March 2017* I loved this book! I have read many books on Black Sabbath and was kind of cautious about buying another one. Glad I did! Mick Wall has been there with the band through most of their careers. I thought when I would read it I would know all of the story already.Was gladly surprised to find out that this book had many things I didn`t know. Went into detail on some things more than I knew before.I never knew the full story on why Bill Ward was not always with Sabbath on Heaven & Hell and Born Again.What happened later when they made 13 and Bill was not included. Mick Wall tells the whole story. I was very glad to read about the Born Again album and all that happened with making this album. I thought Born Again was a great album! My only complaints about this book are that Mick really thinks Technical Ecstacy & Never Say Die are terrible.I know they aren`t as great as earlier Sabbath but I liked Technical Ecstacy a lot.Thought it had a lot of good songs.It was very different when I first heard it but have always liked it. Never Say Die is bad.However I liked the songs Never Say Die and Johnny Blade but that is all. The rest are terrible. Since Mick wrote all about Ozzy`s solo career why not write about the other members solo careers? My guess is that Mick was involved with Ozzy`s career so had the experience and insight. I think the readers would have found it interesting to hear about the others too. I loved reading this book.Wish it would keep on going. ## Frequently Bought Together - BLACK SABBATH - Iron Man - I AM OZZY --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/257213845-black-sabbath-symptom-of-the-universe](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/257213845-black-sabbath-symptom-of-the-universe) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-11-15*