HAMMERING THROUGH DECADES: A HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL

From its gritty origins in the late early '70s, heavy metal has progressed into a global phenomenon. Pioneering bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin forged themetal's sound, blending hard rock riffs with dark, often mythological lyrics. This early wave gave rise to subgenres like NWOBHM and thrash metal, each with its own distinct characterist