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I knew that you'd finally end up covering something that I'm really into, we both have broad enough musical interests that there was bound to be some crossover. I'm glad to see that you included "Sweet Leaf" on the list, as I firmly believe that it's the greatest song about weed ever written, which covers a lot of ground. My favorite Sabbath song didn't make the cut though: "Electric Funeral". It has such a crushing and sinister riff, I always felt like it was absolutely begging for a death metal cover. Thankfully Cavalera Conspiracy came close with their cover, giving it that extra dose of heaviness and intensity that I was craving. Clearly Max Cavalera is a diehard fan of early Sabbath.

Cavalera Conspiracy - Electric Funeral

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFLX_tePN0E

One other thing you might find interesting is the "Sabbath Jam" recorded by the filthy sludge metal lords Eyehategod. Much like Cavalera Conspiracy just cranked up the dial on the impact of "Electric Funeral", Eyehategod did a little medley and showed what happens when you push some of the iconic Sabbath riffs to the limit and just scream your guts out. It rules.

Eyehategod - Sabbath Jam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJcUhwCLM7U

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