The Devil You Know

The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, U.K. The album was also released as DLP featuring a laser etched design and exclusive poster on May 12, 2009. The special edition CD has an exclusive DVD with unreleased video of the band recording the album including studio performances, interviews, and other behind-the-scenes content. The album artwork is adapted from a painting by Per Haagensen called "Satan." Wal-Mart offers an exclusive alternate cover that prominently features the traditional Black Sabbath devil logo. When finalizing the cover, the band narrowed it down to their two favorites but had a difficult time making a final decision. The alternate cover is also available as a Wal-Mart exclusive. The numbers 25 and 41 that feature either side of the devil logo refer to the Bible verse Matthew 25:41, that deals with the Last Judgement where those who sit at the left side of God were cast down into Hell. iTunes is offering an exclusive version with previously unreleased live recordings of "Die Young" and "I" from the band's 2007 European tour.