Black Sabbath, formed in Birmingham, England in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, stands as the undisputed pioneers of heavy metal music. Emerging from the industrial grit of post-war Britain, the band drew initial inspiration...
Judas Priest is arguably one of the most vital and influential bands in the history of heavy metal, solidifying the genre's distinct sound and look in a way that its predecessors, like Black Sabbath, only hinted at. The band, formed in Birmingham, England, pioneered the twin-guitar attack of...