Today in Metal History – July 17th July 17th 1968 Deep Purple – “Shades of Deep Purple” “Shades of Deep Purple” is the debut album by the English hard rock band Deep Purple. “Hush” is a psychedelic standout from “Shades…
July 5th 2025, at Birmingham’s iconic Villa Park, Black Sabbath delivered one hell of a farewell. Dubbed “Back to the Beginning” this was more than a concert – it was the final chapter in metal history, written by the original…
Judas Priest has unleashed a blistering new take on Black Sabbath’s classic 1970 anti‑war anthem “War Pigs”. The cover arrives as a heartfelt tribute to their Birmingham forebears, timed to coincide with Black Sabbath final concert “Back to the Beginning”…
Today in Metal History – March 18th March 18th 1997 Aerosmith – “Nine Lives” “Nine Lives” is the twelfth studio album by American hard rock band Aerosmith. “Pink” is a catchy and playful track from “Nine Lives”. March 18th 2001…
History: Released on September 18, 1970 “Paranoid” is the second studio album by English heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath. Often considered one of the most important albums in the history of heavy metal “Paranoid” helped define the genre, solidifying Black…
July 17th 1968 Deep Purple – “Shades of Deep Purple” “Shades of Deep Purple” is the debut album by the English rock band Deep Purple. July 17th 1982 Judas Priest – “Screaming For Vengeance” “Screaming For Vengeance” is the eighth…
Heaven and Hell is Black Sabbath’s ninth studio album released in 1980. It features Ronnie James Dio and was a commercial success. Reached number 28 on the Billboard 200 chart and certified platinum for one million sales in the US.…
The true origins of heavy metal are debatable. Some say that it began with The Who’s ‘Boris the Spider’ in 1966, while others credit it to The Kinks’ ‘You Really Got Me’. Regardless of where it all started, the genre…
