Top 10 Funny Or Ironic Facts In Metal History
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948. He is also known as ''The Prince of Darkness''. Ozzy is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s as the lead vocalist of the band Black Sabbath. Osbourne was fired from Black Sabbath in 1979 and has since had a successful solo career, releasing 11 studio albums. My comment that explains the item got hidden and people can't see why this item is on here. Seems somebody has zero skills to prioritize in general, and comments in particular. By the way, I noticed that long ago.
Why call him the Godfather of Metal when he doesn't even know what metal is?
Geezer Butler said they needed a 3 minute filler for the album.
I've heard of this one before, I love that story.
It ain't that great of a song, not crazy at all!
Megadeth is an American thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Megadeth was formed in 1983 by guitarist Dave Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson, shortly after Mustaine was fired from Metallica. They have released 15 studio albums to date, and have gone through many lineup changes, with Dave Mustaine being the sole constant member.They released their debut album “Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!” in 1985, but became successful after the release of “Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying?” in 1986. ...read more.
David Robert Jones, known professionally as David Bowie (January 8, 1947 - January 10, 2016) was an English singer born in London, the son of a fundraiser and a waitress. He is credited for his experimental and creative musical discography which has won praise and accolades for many critics and fans.
The man who the world knew as David Bowie was an actor, a painter, a philosopher, and many other things. But first and foremost, and what he was known for most, he was a rock star, covering every genre from psychedelic folk to industrial. His influence on fashion, music, and pop culture in general remains as his legacy--along, of course, with his unforgettable music. He may be right. I haven't fully listened to this album yet, and I really should. The tracks I listened to were a bit tough but maybe if I take a deep breath I might try to appreciate this. Who knows? I don't hate it yet. Metallica still believe people will turn around on this album.
To be fair, Bowie had been a big admirer of Lou Reed ever since he first heard the Velvet Underground, and he has been influenced by some really bizarre music. I think that made him more open to its quirks rather than just bashing it as a piece of garbage.
Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, which he joined in 1982. Yes, a drummer was credited for a bassline. It was played by bassist Steve Harris
More ironic than that Alanis Morrisette song. LOL.
James Alan Hetfield was born on August 3, 1963. He is an American musician, singer and songwriter known for being the co-founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for the American heavy metal band Metallica. The song was about his girlfriend at the time. He only wrote it for himself, but when Lars saw it, he wanted it to be on their album.
Metallica's most popular song...
Louis Cachet, (born Kristian Vikernes) more popularly known as Varg Vikernes, is a Norwegian musician, writer, and a convicted murderer and arsonist. He is known as the frontman of the one-man band Burzum (named after a word in the Black Speech, which is a fictional language in J.R.R. Tolkien's The ...read more.
Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford is an English singer and songwriter, who is best known as the lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Judas Priest and famed for his powerful wide ranging operatic voice. Was this a sign?
Kirk Lee Hammett is the lead guitarist and songwriter for the heavy metal band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus.Drummer Gar Samuelson (RIP) had a severe heroin addiction.
