
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.
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.
Before the riffs and the fame, there was a young Tony Iommi, a factory, and a fateful day.
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath unintentionally set drummer Bill Ward on fire in a prank, causing third-degree burns on Ward’s legs.