Iron Man Rises: Tony Iommi and the Making of Metal
Behind the heavy riffs and dark themes of Black Sabbath lies the genius of Tony Iommi. His ability to turn adversity into innovation created a sound that became the backbone of heavy metal.
Behind the heavy riffs and dark themes of Black Sabbath lies the genius of Tony Iommi. His ability to turn adversity into innovation created a sound that became the backbone of heavy metal.
Ever wonder how a bunch of guys from different walks of life and with a bit of school rivalry ended up forming one of the biggest heavy metal bands? It all started with a simple ad in a record store.
In the bustling industrial city of Birmingham, England, a musical revolution quietly began in 1968. Four young men, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward, crossed paths, unknowingly about to make history.
In 1981, Ozzy Osbourne’s shocking act of biting off the head of dove at a record label meeting marked a controversial yet pivotal moment in his solo career, setting the stage for both his notorious reputation and unprecedented fame.
Amid Vietnam War fears, “War Pigs” was Black Sabbath’s unyielding statement on war’s horror, a message that hasn’t lost its edge with time.
Metal music owes its birth to Birmingham, a city whose factories, clubs, and people crafted a genre for the world to love.
When Ozzy Osbourne took a straw to a line of ants, he set a whole new bar for Mötley Crüe and rock ‘n’ roll excess.
The enigmatic woman on Black Sabbath’s debut album cover captivated fans for decades. A secret for years, her identity eventually came to light.
A nightmare, a riff, and a world-changing song. Enter the realm of “Iron Man”, Black Sabbath’s musical titan that was born from a dream and grew to become one of heavy metal’s iconic tunes.
Ronnie James Dio popularized it, but the “devil horns” gesture has a history that’s as diverse as it is fascinating. Explore its evolution from cultural superstitions to metal’s emblem.
Before the riffs and the fame, there was a young Tony Iommi, a factory, and a fateful day.
Ozzy Osbourne, the heavy metal legend, made headlines in 1982 with a bizarre onstage act – biting the head off a live bat. This crazy incident sparked controversy and became a legend in rock history.
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath unintentionally set drummer Bill Ward on fire in a prank, causing third-degree burns on Ward’s legs.
Formed in 1968, Black Sabbath was a pioneering English heavy metal band. With numerous line-up changes and over 70 million records sold, they have been inducted into multiple Halls of Fame.
Metal music originated in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with bands like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple paving the way for the genre’s development.