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Witnessing and recording Black Sabbath's first live recording in 1969, freshly formed Iron Claw became their first tribute band, and based their sound upon their idols.

So much so that Sabbath's management addressed a veiled threat of litigation if their music would be released.

Experimenting with flute and harmonica, as well as twin harmony guitars, did not come into fruition though.

After recording their last studio song in 1973, they split the next year.

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In 2009, sixteen recorded songs from early 1970 to 1974 were remastered from the original master tapes and officially released by Rockadrome Records, resulting in critical success and a brief reunion, even recording and releasing an album for real this time, in 2011.

In 2013, the remaining members went their separate ways again, for good.

"Times were hard, money was always tight, but sometimes the music was transcendental."

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