Black Sabbath

'Colonel' Tom Allom created the iconic tolling bell on Black Sabbath's debut album, although he admits to not liking their music very much

Kiss, Judas Priest and Mötley Crüe have all made their goodbyes, only to continue touring and recording anyway

When Tenacious D singer and Hollywood megastar Jack Black stopped by Jay Leno’s chat show, he gave everyone a powerhouse – if brief – rendition of a Black Sabbath classic

From Metallica, Maiden and Sabbath to Ghost, Nightwish and Slipknot, here are the songs these heavyweights have played more than any other

The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards: great guitarist, brutal critic

These masterpieces by Black Sabbath, Motörhead and White Zombie made sure their careers ended on flawless form

Which songs have Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Queen and others played live the most? Spoiler: contains surprises

Black Sabbath were blues rock also-rans in 1968. One year later, they wrote their insidious self-titled song and plotted the entire future of the heavy metal genre.

These masterpieces by Megadeth, Judas Priest and Lamb Of God all put their greatest moments at the very start

Masterpieces by Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest have all saved the best for last

Before Slipknot, Black Sabbath and Linkin Park became stars, they had names that no one would have ever taken seriously

While some bands may choose to push on years past their sell-by date, these metal icons called it quits at just the right time

From inspiring Black Sabbath to golfing with Alice Cooper, Sir Christopher Lee was an icon in metal circles. Then, aged 87, he finally released a heavy album of his own.