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  1. 21. Ozzy’s Story: His Legacy

    How will the world pay a lasting tribute to the ‘Prince Of Darkness’?

  2. 20. Ozzy’s Story: Saying Goodbye

    The world of Heavy Metal is rocked by the news of Ozzy Osbourne's death.

  3. 19. Ozzy’s Story: Coming Home

    40,000 heavy metal fans travel from around the world to attend ‘Back to Beginning’.

  4. 18. Ozzy’s Story: The Freedom of the City

    Ahead of their final gig in Birmingham, Black Sabbath receive the Freedom of the City.

  5. 17. Ozzy’s Story: Back to the Beginning

    The world of Heavy Metal celebrates the announcement of Black Sabbath's final homecoming.

  6. 16. The Sabbath Legacy

    As we celebrate the life of the late Ozzy Osbourne, explore the legacy of Black Sabbath.

  7. 15. Who will be the next Black Sabbath?

    Exploring what the future holds for the Heavy Metal genre & who's leading the way.

  8. 14. Moshing & Circle Pits

    Exploring the biggest Black Sabbath gigs of all time and the popularity of ‘mosh pits’.

  9. 13. The stages showcasing Heavy Metal

    Behind the scenes at some of the venues which helped to shape Black Sabbath.

  10. 12. Leather, Studs & Chains

    Leather jackets, trousers, metal studs & chains. Explore Heavy Metal's distinctive style.

  11. 11. Witchcraft & Devil Worship

    Tony Iommi discusses why Black Sabbath were never able to escape links to the Occult.

  12. 10. What Happens On Tour

    Explore behind the scenes of the famous stories of Black Sabbath on tour.

  13. 9. A Horror movie inspires Metal

    Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler got the idea for their name from a 60s horror film.

  14. 8. The Golden Age

    Explore how bands like Metallica, Slayer & Iron Maiden achieved global fame in the 1980s.

  15. 7. Twin Guitar Attack

    Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford reveals how they decided to introduce a second guitar.

  16. 6. Who invented Heavy Metal?

    Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, The Move or The Kinks all have their claims to Heavy Metal.

  17. 5. Conquering America

    Black Sabbath set their sights on America after the success second album Paranoid.

  18. 4. The Accident that Shaped Music History

    Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi explains how an accident at work changed his life.

  19. 3. Moving Heaven & Earth

    Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi reveals the moment the band had to make a big change.

  20. 2. The Swinging 60s

    With the nation influenced by The Beatles & Blues, a space was emerging for Heavy Metal.

  21. 1. How it all began

    As the world celebrates the life of Ozzy Osbourne, explore the early days of Heavy Metal.

  22. Ozzy's Story

    Bev Bevan looks back on a rollercoaster summer for heavy metal fans in Birmingham.

  23. Where it all began

    Bev Bevan explores why the West Midlands is the birthplace of Heavy Metal.