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How the UK's vibrant music scene of the late 60s – influenced by The Beatles and blues - led to the birth of heavy metal.
Black Sabbath’s set their sights on America after the success second album Paranoid.
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler got the idea for their name from a 60s horror film.
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi explains how an accident at work changed his life.
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford reveals how they decided to introduce a second guitar.
Tony Iommi discusses why Black Sabbath has never been able to escape links to the Occult.
Explore how bands like Metallica, Slayer & Iron Maiden achieved global fame in the 1980s.
Leather jackets, trousers, metal studs & chains. Explore heavy metal's distinctive style.
Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, The Move or The Kinks all have their claims to Heavy Metal.