The Eternal Idol is the thirteenth studio album by Black Sabbath, released in December 1987.

The album cover was intended to feature a picture of an Auguste Rodin sculpture from 1889 also called "The Eternal Idol".

After nearly a year in production, The Eternal Idol was released on 8 December 1987 and ignored by contemporary reviewers.

The band toured in support of Eternal Idol in Germany, Italy and for the first time, Greece.

However, demo versions of The Eternal Idol featuring Gillen do exist on the bootleg circuit.

As a result of the recording troubles with Eternal Idol, Tony Iommi opted to produce the band's next album himself.

The Eternal Idol (1987)

Burt is best known for being the bassist for Black Sabbath during their 1987 tour in support of the album The Eternal Idol.

The Eternal Idol may refer to:

The first recording of "Black Moon" was a B-side to a single of The Eternal Idol, performed in a different key.