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9. A Horror movie inspires Metal
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler got the idea for their name from a 60s horror film.
Heavy metal has often been described as being like a scary movie in music form. In fact, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler got the idea for the band’s name from the title of a 1960s horror film. Features exclusive interviews with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor and Brann Dailor from the US heavy metal band Mastadon. Presented by Bev Bevan – founding member of ELO and The Move and former Black Sabbath drummer.