It's been more than half a century since Black Sabbath officially ushered in the dawn of heavy metal and changed the face of rock 'n' roll forever.
Four young working class lads from Birmingham, England - Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - would combine to create a new sound that was as unholy as it was unearthly, providing a sonic template that's been copied, adapted and embellished by generations of musicians since. Let's be honest, though: even all these years on, it's still never, ever been bettered.
