[Rastus]

but it's clear that Sabbath equates Satan with things they oppose.

At least, on this song. I'm certainly no expert on their entire discography.

[chris1]

I think people make way too much out of the heavy metal lyrics. Its like the horror movie version of music. The two sort of go hand in hand. I am more concerned about kids learning to pimp out women and curse off a cop than I am a kid hearing about esoteric black magic stuff they barely even contemplate.