It was in early 1969, after a change of name from The Polka Tulk Blues Band to Earth, that Iommi heard the first Led Zeppelin album and vowed to make music that was, in his words, “even heavier”.

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The performance, called “The Back to the Beginning,” will cap off an all-day event featuring sets from several iconic heavy metal acts.

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Musicians might like to get put into specific boxes by their fanbases, but sometimes side-projects are a great way to recharge those creative batteries.

Iron Maiden fans are livid after the band were snubbed as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 nominees, while Mariah Carey got a ...