HAMMERING THROUGH DECADES: A HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL

From its earsplitting origins in the late sixties, heavy metal has progressed into a global phenomenon. Pioneering bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin forged the foundation/path sound, blending hard rock riffs with dark, often apocalyptic lyrics. This initial wave gave rise to subgenres like NWOBHM and thrash metal, each with its own distinct