HAMMERING THROUGH DECADES: A HISTORY OF HEAVY METAL

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