Bill Ward


  • The Vinyl Beat: Black Sabbath, John Lee Hooker, War and More

    In this first fall installment, writer Rudy Radelic is featuring a comparison, some winners, a major disappointment, and a handful of other notable titles he’s found.

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  • Black Sabbath’s Debut Album

    On a cold February day in 1970, the world was introduced to what would become the cornerstone of heavy metal: Black Sabbathโ€™s self-titled debut album. Born in the industrial heartland of Birmingham, the albumโ€™s raw power and dark themes resonated with a generation yearning for something more profound than the prevailing pop and rock sounds.…

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