Sorcerer - When Death Calls (Black Sabbath Cover)

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Sorcerer guitarist Peter Hallgren comments: “Black Sabbath is an endless source of inspiration for writing good music in whatever style of hardrock and metal” and to quote singer Anders Engberg “You can hear it in the early Sorcerer songs, that we are a lot about Black Sabbath. Maybe we tend to mix in the more melodic parts - more like the Dio and Tony Martin era albums - in the music we make today. For me ‘When Death Calls’ is one of the strongest songs I think they have written. A really doomy song, which in my opinion sounds a lot like the music we create in Sorcerer. After having a blast recording ‘Gates Of Babylon’, we decided to give covering another spin. ‘When Death Calls’ was unanimously chosen as the track to go for!”
Filmed at: Solna Sound Recording
Edited by: Kristian Niemann
Cameras: Conny Welén & Johnny Hagel
Co-production, keyboards: Conny Welén
Mixing and mastering: Ronny Björnström
Single cover art: Jani Stefanovic
Sorcerer line-up:
Anders Engberg - vocals
Kristian Niemann - guitars
Peter Hallgren - guitars
Justin Biggs - bass
Richard Evensand - drums
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[@gokugoma3258]

The Tony Martin era was incredibly underrated and overlooked and it's a damn shame.. those five albums that he did with Tony iommi were incredible

[@justinbiggs4620]

Yea, I am not sure why it has been like that. There are speculations, of course. We wanted to give some love to this Era.

[@MrDkatoch]

I agree with you 100%

[@krzych666]

100% true. In my opinion these albums are the best BS albums ever!!!

[@shankthebat8654]

The The Tony Martin era was a huge departure for Black Sabbath, and maybe that wasn't for everyone, but I thought he was fantastic.

[@revylokesh1783]

​@@justinbiggs4620 one of the reasons, supposedly, is because the rights to the these records lie with (defunct) IRS Records, or so I heard. Apparently Tony is trying to get it sorted out so they can be re-releaded properly

[@jeffreyjohnmickelson9799]

Headless Cross is an excellent album.Tony Martin is a great vocalist.

[@wheezerYT]

Agreed, and so is 'Tyr' - I always have the opening strains of "Anno Mundi" running through my head when it's late September/early October and the skies are changing.....

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Criminally underrated

[@peterpandemonium3336]

Folks embroiled in the Dio vs. Ozzy controversy missed the entire Tony Martin era. It was brilliant and this is an amazing cover of an amazing song. Thank you, Sorcerer!

[@rubens4943]

Glad I' ve seen Sabbath with T.Martin in Milan during The Cross Purposes Tour!!!

[@rogerw.5442]

The Tony Martin years (especially the "Headless Cross" album) were massively influential to the European power metal wave in the nineties and beyond. That influence in America was, unfortunately, not as great due to the competing hair metal/grunge trends, but I loved all the nineties Sabbath albums.

[@MetalAsylumNJ]

There was nothing wrong with "hair" glam metal, great genre lots of great bands, albums and songs. Hell, Van Halen were the first. It was the trendy grunge and alternative in the 90s, and then the worst abomination of all the trendy anti metal nu metal that was the problem.

[@wheezerYT]

I think the Sabbath purist dimwits were a major problem here, too. "It's not Ozzy!" "It's not Dio!" WAAAAAH! Yes, I know why both guys were vital to metal, but they eventually did their own thing(s), too. However, Sabbath soldiered on, and the Tony Martin albums were terrific!

[@jamess.3057]

​@@MetalAsylumNJ Death Metal was taking off too, I heard the Death Leprosy album and never looked back.

[@one_with_kevrything9825]

Sharon being a vindictive bitch and strong arming venues to not have post Ozzy Sabbath play there and a shit record deal with I.R.S. were major factors. Tony Martin era Sabbath is an overlooked monster.

[@ericv7720]

I was in high school when Headless Cross and Tyr were released, so the Martin years are "my" era of Sabbath, and hands down my fave. And yeah, that incarnation was highly influential in the Swede scene and beyond, with Sorcerer (beginning with their demo comp from '95), Evergrey, Tad Morose, Mundanus Imperium, and many more.

[@kgfarmfab8807]

The Tony Martin era of Black Sabbath is certainly underrated. Regardless, Bands like Sorcerer are bringing fans of the old Sabbath and fans of RJDio/Ranbow to this age in time of underated greatness of musical genius that is often overlooked by algorithms and what "they" (big corporate music) want you to focus on. Kudos to the fantastic band "Sorcerer" for this excelant tribute to an overlooked classic from the "Headless Cross" album.

[@MercutioUK2006]

Tony Martin era Sabbath is massively under-appreciated but you do it justice and show just how good it actually was. Brilliant :)

[@pierrebipi5621]

Excellent analyse

[@wheezerYT]

The Tony Martin era of Black Sabbath has for TOO LONG been underrated and underappreciated because of purist NONSENSE. These TM albums were fantastic and full of feeling!

[@fb1874]

I Love Tony Martin era!!

[@justinbiggs4620]

We, in Sorcerer, appreciate this era. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 🤘😎

[@rafimakaro8043]

this era is my favorite BS era, I just hope they would release deluxe edition of those albums...

[@CriticalMass73]

It doesn't matter if it's a cover or Sorcerer's own songs, everything they touch turns to gold

[@deniscanuel1]

I thought no one could "out-Martin" Tony Martin, but you just did. I will be playing this video at my funeral. Thank you.

[@sebastianarmas897]

One of the better Black Sabbath covers I’ve ever heard ever

[@jasonvegan5761]

Sick!! Headless Cross is an incredible album🤘

[@alicarryme]

The most underrated album in the history

[@wheezerYT]

FACT!

[@daniellion6909]

INDEED.

[@fernandovaz2461]

It’s amazing

[@meanjoe4299]

Tony Martin era Sabbath is great

[@wickedillusion66]

A few of my top Sabbath albums are Headless and TYR.. Just 2 under appreciated albums that should have been massive... Its good to put these songs in another light.

[@METALit]

Great performance, Tony Martin and Tony Iommi will be honoured!

[@Everton_Liborio]

Fantastic! All Hail from Brazil.

[@hugodanieltorresdo]

We love you all, guys!! Cheers from Brazil!!

[@alexperry4691]

Cant believe im only just discovering this!...Wow!!!

[@RubenK1992]

Massive props for having the balls to tackle a Martin-era Sabbath song. Headless Cross is a fucking masterpiece, and people shouldn't ignore it just because Ozzy or Dio aren't on it.

[@justinbiggs4620]

We agree! Hope we did it some justice, and opened some people's eyes to Sabbath's most overlooked albums.

[@RubenK1992]

@@justinbiggs4620 I agree, the Martin era is very underrated and I applaud your efforts to elevate a phenomenal album (seriously, Cozy Powell drumming on a Sabbath album? Incredible!). But even if people don't make it to Headless Cross, I hope they can appreciate your great rendition of a classic tune.

[@justinbiggs4620]

@@RubenK1992 thanks so much! Cozy on a Sabbath album, at least for me, is all kinds of awesome.

[@RubenK1992]

@@justinbiggs4620 As it should be for all! Cozy is massively underrated these days, his work with Rainbow defined much of the 80s, and his work with Sabbath cemented his surreal talent.

[@justinbiggs4620]

@@RubenK1992 yea. He was just a monster of a drummer. Gone way too soon.

[@Trollz0r.Trololol]

Thank you for bringing light to the most underrated and the best era of Black Sabbath. Such a great song, and you guys did an amazing job covering it.

[@adrianomichelottischroeder9565]

I can't get enough to watch this performance. Headless Cross is my favourite Sabbath album... You rule doomers!!!

[@JonasPriest]

I‘m totally not into covers - probably because mostly well-known songs are covered. This one is a real gem from an underappreciated album and musical era of Sabbath. It gives me shivers and goosebumps - and so does this awesome cover, too. Thanks for keeping the album alive this way!

[@justinbiggs4620]

Wow. Glad you enjoyed it! Tony Martin Era needed some love, and we just thought we'd remind people how awesome it is.

[@fb1874]

Very difficult to cover this masterpiece but this one is Great! Amazing vocal performance and great also the insrtumental part. Plus: this one also has a proper finale! Good work!

[@justinbiggs4620]

It was difficult. But we love Sabbath. Had to pay tribute, especially to these overlooked gems! Glad you like it 🤘😎

[@huginstarkstrom]

@@justinbiggs4620 as much as I love Black Sabbath - TI's solos aren't always the best. Especially noticable in this version - these solos are fit the song amazingly well. Well done guys!

[@ronaldsmith4414]

Occasionally something like this happens. No disrespect to Black Sabbath in anyway or shape. This is incredible!!! Truly an amazing job!!! I'm going to say in my opinion the cleanest cover of Sabbath going!

[@kristianniemann8716]

Thanks so much!!

[@edudecampos]

EXCELLENT!!!! I'M CRYING HERE.... GREAT... GREAT...

[@thedeceased]

Holy shit!!!! This RULES!

[@humanimal1]

A great cover of a great song! They did the original nothing but justice and honor!

[@joeallegra3122]

My goodness! What a tribute to such an underrated era in the legacy of Black Sabbath. Amazing rendition by all especially vocalizing that Tony Martin style and feel. Thanks gent's🤘

[@zcustomcarnesi]

I never thought in my lifetime I would ever hear this song again correctly, thanks to the whole band !

[@jensr2487]

Amazing Song and Cover Version

[@INTOTHEPIT]

Such a damn good Cover of this timeless Sabbath track!

[@ClaymoreanOfficialMetal]

If anyone asked me "what song would you like to hear in Sorcerer version?" I'd say this! ☝🏻 Absolute perfection, guys! 🤘🏻🔥⚔️

[@DB-uf6md]

what a cover, what a band!!!

[@Sabbathman1979]

The album Headless Cross became a game changer for me back in 1999. The Tony Martin era of Black Sabbath is one of the most important seasons in my music life. I applaud this lovingly re-crafted version, it shows complete commitment to the original.

[@tombscoot9095]

I first heard about sorcerer through the gates of Babylon cover. Needless to say I was super impressed. Such a great band with great musicianship, riffs, and vocals. You guys are like a blend of Black Sabbath, candlemass, and a hint of dio era rainbow. Please never stop making music 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kristianniemann8716]

Huge thanks! 🙏❤️

[@tombscoot9095]

@@kristianniemann8716 you’re welcome

[@stevebauer3727]

Brilliant! Andy Engberg is one of the all time greats

[@pxdemar]

Skitbra grabbar... Vilken röst!! Tack! Thomas Lind, min bror, för länken!🤘🤘🎶🎸

[@shredder66]

I actually stumbled onto this album for the first time last week and this was my favourite song so this cover is perfect timing! Don't know how I overlooked this era of Black Sabbath for so long! Amazing cover and killer vocals! Tony Martin is not for the faint-hearted but your singer nailed it. Keep up the awesome work fellas, loved your cover of Gates of Babylon too 🤘

[@Sabatyr]

Back when Headless Cross first came out..We used to sing "When DEBT calls....Better not pick up the phone" :)

[@rikvartigyan2667]

One of sabbath's best songs, all eras.

[@remembertheblacksabbath]

Bloody BRILLIANT!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@michaelwilliamson7378]

This is how a cover is done! MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!

[@peterpandemonium3336]

Just really, really good!

[@sylvainlapersonne8899]

Sorcerer never stops to surprise me ! (in a good way of course). When musicians join to make a band, you quickly know if they have that sparkle which makes the difference. And you guys really have that sparkle. The five of you together are unique.

[@kristianniemann8716]

❤️🥰❤️

[@vinylestimesclassicrockrad2985]

Magnifique

[@davidserranouzeta]

🤟🏻Hellyeeeeeahhhhhh🤘🏻

[@mrlittledriverman]

Tony rules! Love the cover, great job guys.

[@justinbiggs4620]

Tony does rule! Great singer! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MetalAsylumNJ]

This is just incredible

[@rhythmicbeast]

Great job on such an epic song!!!!!!!!

[@davidscottlane7771]

Fantastic

[@andrewseaborne270]

Awesome 🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏

[@DanyValls]

Really cool! Tony Martin's era is so underrated. Excellent version!

[@felipezielinski]

Long live, Sorcerer!!! Amazing tribute

[@heavyvibrationstudiopl3256]

Perfect heavy metal with fantastic vocal.

[@Bumzen]

One of the best Sabbath songs from the best Sabbath album. Great job!

[@blueeyeddevil9441]

Always loved this song. Thanks for the great cover.

[@BrunoCrocco]

AMAZING!

[@cesarsotomansilla5802]

Perfect!!! Excellent!!!

[@00bava]

GREAT!!!

[@leandrodellarocha3204]

Great Singer! Amazing cover

[@molotovbatradio]

Awesome cover, great track! 🔥🔥

[@justinbiggs4620]

Thanks! Stay doomy! 🤘💀

[@molotovbatradio]

@@justinbiggs4620 Off an amazing album, sounds great, stay in touch guys 🔥\m/

[@ronsan89]

Definitely reminds me like 80s rock just discovered this band listening to a college radio station blown away

[@chrisdoran8111]

Now that’s a proper cover and a proper Metal guitar tone. Classic 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@justinbiggs4620]

Thanks! 🤘😎

[@screaming70]

Mega cover!!!

[@Biermeister666]

Awesome!!!!!

[@sarty23]

Just practicing to sing this. You did an awesome Job man!😍😍

[@mykroz]

Hail Sorcerer!

[@Folkster1915]

Love Sorcerer 🙏🏻❤️ From Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@MrMikeFox]

Desde ARGENTINA un enorme gracias por este genial cover!!! From ARGENTINA a big "thank you" for this outstanding cover!!!!

[@DaM-nv4bx]

Gran banda Sorcerer,grandísima banda Sabbath,el cover espectacular...felicitaciones desde Argentina 🤘🤘🤘🇦🇷

[@MrMikeFox]

Que bueno es ver otro argentino con excelente gusto musical!!

[@TT-lg7ip]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five out of five stars, fantastic effort... and that drummer is a God among mortal men!

[@richardevensand8778]

Haha 😄 Thank you so much for the kind words. Salute 🍻

[@SmashAtoms]

Just heard this on Liquid Metal, and my god. Black Sabbath is one of my all time favorites, and I love finding covers of their material. You guys knocked this one out of the park, and this might be my new favorite BS cover. System of a Down’s cover of Snowblind is in serious jeopardy of being dethroned as my #1. I’m going to dig through your original works this weekend, Sorceror! So glad I found you guys.

[@kristianniemann8716]

Thanks a lot! Happy you dig it 😍

[@vinodhlalta1080]

Wow great cover, especially the vocals and shedding solos! Cool to see some love for this often overlooked era of Black Sabbath! Like many others already commented, the Tony Martin albums are some of my personal favorites 🤩

[@kissfaq]

Spectacular rendition that captures so much of the original, but adds to the power.

[@Annihilation_0f_The_Wicked9066]

It has nothing in common with the original. The original had a dark, haunting, melodic atmosphere and a heavy sound. Tony Martin sang his heart out. This is kinda tame IMO. Although I must admit I salute them for even trying it. One of my most favorite albums and songs.

[@MisterAlanT]

I've listened to this cover I don't know how many times now... and it still gives me goosebumps. Amazing work!!

[@raulgtz3506]

What? Its Amazing 👌❤️‍🔥🤘

[@theister]

This is such a massive cover. Fantastic, guys. Really top level.

[@piratesinmypants]

I love the Martin-Halford vocals , marvelous

[@darioguzman9993]

En memoria del gran Cozy Powell🙏🙏 maravilloso cover, la era Tony Martin de Black Sabbath es fantástica🤘🤘🤘

[@Mrbassmale]

listo no quiero escuchar nada más por todo el resto del día, tremendo!!!!!

[@blindmetalgamer]

If anyone from Sorcerer is reading this, I would like to say that this cover totally rocks! I like it along with Gates of Babylon. Keep up the amazing work. You guys make great metal and you guys are an amazing band. I do have one question. Have you ever considered doing a concept album? Also, I would like to ask another question. Have you guys ever considered covering a Dio song to pay tribute to Ronnie James Dio?

[@AndersVocalsOfSorcerer]

Our last album Lamenting of the innocent was a conceptual album. Take a listen 🎧 have a nice weekend too!

[@kristianniemann8716]

Thanks! ❤️ We did cover Gates Of Babylon which is sung by Dio so....a little tribute there.

[@blindmetalgamer]

@@AndersVocalsOfSorcerer I will definitely give it a listen on Spotify. You guys make amazing music keep up the amazing work.

[@justinbiggs4620]

Thank you so much!

[@AndreasLG1965]

@@blindmetalgamer Why don`t you buy it and give more for the work of the band?

[@rubens4943]

This is a real tribute to Sabbath and T.Martin(soooo underrrated artist)!

[@tephrosisOfficial]

This is probably my favourite Black Sabbath song, and I loved every second of this cover! Very nice performance & production on this one!

[@crom7405]

Great performance of the one of the greatest song ever.

[@andrewdatoush8925]

Excellent cover! Glad to see this era of sabbath getting shown some love, especially from a band this talented.

[@cuerno78]

Amazing!!! More songs please

[@ricksuddarth7200]

An amazing cover of an underappreciated era of Sabbath. !!

[@atabayomer]

One of the best Sabbath songs ever. Great cover!!

[@johncuthbertson9858]

Excellent version of this song. I always liked the Tony Martin era of Black Sabbath. Anders' voice is just superb.

[@metalbladerecords]

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[@tonnymartins7463]

Uuurruuuuuu🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@morgomi]

I praise headless cross. And this one is incredible!!!!!

[@PeteHawthorne]

Damn those vocal harmonies are goosebump inducing! Excellent work! \m/

[@curdledmilky1]

My goodness, I love the acoustics and calm riffs. So laid back yet forward as well.

[@Ransombarde]

A bit to laid back fpr my taste. The original is still better, even though I like this band imensly!

[@maiden4greece572]

Soo nice ...

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

Utmärkt ! Besides loving your original music, these covers are golden. Total ear candy for all Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath fans ! Thank you, tack !

[@goleironick12]

Wonderful execution and wonderful choice of song!! For me one of the best songs of Black Sabbath that is very underapreciated.

[@gfcapitani]

Nossa, muito bom! Talvez prove que, independente do vocalista, o Sabbath sempre manteve um padrão de qualidade nas composições.

[@recomecoemdeus5844]

Exatamente Sabbath sempre foi foda independente da fase , E eu me atrevo em dizer que a fase Martin foi a mais elaborada técnica e sonoridade perfeita arnoniosa da banda todas são fodas , Não dá pra diminuir a banda simplesmente apreciar todas as fases, Pois todas elas dão aula de como fazer Heavy Metal, Tony iommi é um mestre e o criador do metal não teria como ser diferente

[@wheezerYT]

What a faithful-to-the-original cover - nice work fellows!

[@lavor_xiii]

awesooooome

[@metal-adventures-joerg]

What an absolutely great Cover!!! Thank you very much!!! I know Sorcerer,but i never got them on my radar. But that is changing now,just ordered all their Albums online! Can't wait to hear them! Thanks again!!! Greetings from Stuttgart,Germany!

[@kristianniemann8716]

Thanks so much! 😍🤘

[@hechogamermx4812]

Thank you, it’s nice for true sabbath fans like myself to see bands paying their respects to this often overlooked era of Sabbath’s history