HAMMERING THROUGH DECADES: A HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL

From its earsplitting origins in the late 1960s, heavy metal has progressed into a global phenomenon. Pioneering bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin forged thegenre's sound, blending hard rock riffs with dark, often apocalyptic lyrics. This first wave gave rise to subgenres like NWOBHM and thrash metal, each with its own distinct sound. Throu