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 guitarist Tony Iommi explains how an accident at work changed his life.

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Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford reveals how they decided to introduce a second guitar.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler got the idea for their name from a 60s horror film.

Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, The Move or The Kinks all have their claims to Heavy Metal.

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.

Tony Iommi discusses why Black Sabbath has never been able to escape links to the Occult.

Hundreds of empty spaces at County Hall car parks will be opened up to hospital staff as a temporary measure to reduce ...

Gianni Verstrynge is now pulling the bunch in a bid to keep Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier adrift. Verstrynge's ...