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Forging Metal

Bev Bevan explores the origins of heavy metal music and Black Sabbath's homecoming gig. With interviews and music from Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Slipknot.

Radio WM,16 episodes

Episodes

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1. How it all began
As the world celebrates the life of Ozzy Osbourne, explore the early days of Heavy Metal.
23 Jul 2025,9 mins
2. The Swinging 60s
With the nation influenced by The Beatles & Blues, a space was emerging for Heavy Metal.
23 Jul 2025,7 mins
3. Moving Heaven & Earth
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi reveals the moment the band had to make a big change.
23 Jul 2025,12 mins
4. The Accident that Shaped Music History
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi explains how an accident at work changed his life.
23 Jul 2025,12 mins
5. Conquering America
Black Sabbath set their sights on America after the success second album Paranoid.
23 Jul 2025,12 mins
6. Who invented Heavy Metal?
Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, The Move or The Kinks all have their claims to Heavy Metal.
23 Jul 2025,14 mins
7. Twin Guitar Attack
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford reveals how they decided to introduce a second guitar.
23 Jul 2025,11 mins
8. The Golden Age
Explore how bands like Metallica, Slayer & Iron Maiden achieved global fame in the 1980s.
23 Jul 2025,11 mins
9. A Horror movie inspires Metal
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler got the idea for their name from a 60s horror film.
23 Jul 2025,13 mins
10. What Happens On Tour
Explore behind the scenes of the famous stories of Black Sabbath on tour.
23 Jul 2025,13 mins
11. Witchcraft & Devil Worship
Tony Iommi discusses why Black Sabbath were never able to escape links to the Occult.
23 Jul 2025,12 mins
12. Leather, Studs & Chains
Leather jackets, trousers, metal studs & chains. Explore Heavy Metal's distinctive style.
23 Jul 2025,11 mins
13. The stages showcasing Heavy Metal
Behind the scenes at some of the venues which helped to shape Black Sabbath.
23 Jul 2025,13 mins
14. Moshing & Circle Pits
Exploring the biggest Black Sabbath gigs of all time and the popularity of ‘mosh pits’.
23 Jul 2025,13 mins
15. Who will be the next Black Sabbath?
Exploring what the future holds for the Heavy Metal genre & who's leading the way.
23 Jul 2025,12 mins
16. The Sabbath Legacy
As we celebrate the life of the late Ozzy Osbourne, explore the legacy of Black Sabbath.
23 Jul 2025,11 mins