Scourge of the Gods: A History of Heavy Metal
From its gritty beginnings in the gloomy alleys of rock 'n' roll, heavy metal has evolved into a global juggernaut. Its genesis can be traced back to the countercultural spirit of the 1960s and 70s, where bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin pioneered a sound that was both powerful and groundbreaking. This evolution saw the rise of subgenres s