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Black Sabbath formed in Birmingham from the blues-oriented group Earth, bringing Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward together. The early albums Black Sabbath and Paranoid established a heavy,...
View background statusThe song was inspired by the band's desire to create a powerful, high-energy rock anthem.
View background statusIron Maiden was formed in East London by bassist Steve Harris in 1975. The band's early albums emerged during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, pairing forceful guitars with Harris's galloping bass patterns. Paul...
View background statusReported release: 1988Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #77A rock ballad about the intensity of love and loss.
View background statusThe concept of lucid dreaming
View background statusPolitical changes in Eastern Europe
View background statusIron Maiden was formed in East London by bassist Steve Harris in 1975. The band's early albums emerged during the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, pairing forceful guitars with Harris's galloping bass patterns. Paul...
View background statusThe song was inspired by James Hetfield's father's battle with cancer.
View background statusThe song showcases the band's heavy metal style and explores dark themes.
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.