It’s always heartbreaking when a band decides to call it a day, but ending your career with a humdinger of an album can at least turn that tragedy into something more bittersweet. No one wants to see their favourite artist wrap things up as a shell of their former selves, and the 10 swan songs listed below made sure that some of metal’s icons ended their careers on their finest form. From Black Sabbath’s 13 to Death’s Sound Of Perseverance, these are the ultimate finales from throughout heavy music history.
