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One of the watershed moments in metal (and arguably the birth of Doom), this 1971 smash sent Sabbath to the top and introduced the world to "Iron Man" and "Paranoid." This masterpiece also includes... more

1970 debut album from the masters of metal featuring plenty of the gothic colorings and blues-heavy riffs that put Sabbath on the map. The birth of stoner-rock begins here: "Black Sabbath," "The... more

Even more influential than "Paranoid," this 1971 LP soared to #8 and found Tony Iommi laying claim to what would become his signature sound. The down-tuned, sludgy guitar greatness drives "Sweet... more

The band experimented with their sound on this 1972 album with textured tunes like "Wheels of Confusion," "Tomorrow's Dream" and "Changes" but still managed to stay true to the Sabbath sound with one... more

Synthesizers, pop melodies, acoustic passages and Ozzy's most high-flying vocal performances yet perplexed those who wanted their Sabbath dark and gloomy only. But this 1975 LP boasts many sinister... more

Bursting out of the gate with that killer title track (and their most overtly satanic imagery yet), Sabbath upped the songwriting ante on their hit 1974 LP. "Killing Yourself to Live" and "A National... more

One of the watershed moments in metal (and arguably the birth of Doom), this 1971 smash sent Sabbath to the top and introduced the world to "Iron Man" and "Paranoid." This masterpiece also includes... more

Their journey from the midst of the UK blues-rock pack to their own exalted pedestal in the pantheon of hard rock begins right here! Even as their blues worship came through, Led Zeppelin always... more

"Heaven and Hell" producer Martin Birch returned for Dio's second outing with Sabbath, and the results were just what fans hoped they'd be. This very heavy metal tour de force returns now with with... more

Keyboards, strings and melodic vocals by drummer Bill Ward entered Sabbath's domain, mixing with their now signature riffage on this 1976 LP. Raging (and we'll say it, underappreciated) rockers like... more

Those who expected nothing but crushing, distorted guitar rock from Led Zeppelin were somewhat mystified by 1970's Led Zeppelin III, which balanced heavy-hitting assaults (Immigrant Song; Out on the... more

Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward faced a daunting task in replacing Ozzy Osbourne, but they made a wise move in not seeking an Ozzy clone (is there such a thing?). Ronnie James Dio brought... more

The band experimented with their sound on this 1972 album with textured tunes like "Wheels of Confusion," "Tomorrow's Dream" and "Changes" but still managed to stay true to the Sabbath sound with one... more

Even more influential than "Paranoid," this 1971 LP soared to #8 and found Tony Iommi laying claim to what would become his signature sound. The down-tuned, sludgy guitar greatness drives "Sweet... more

1970 debut album from the masters of metal featuring plenty of the gothic colorings and blues-heavy riffs that put Sabbath on the map. The birth of stoner-rock begins here: "Black Sabbath," "The... more

Sabbath is heard in their powerful '70s prime as you behold 18 live tracks on two discs. They crush all their key early cuts: "Sweet Leaf," "Snowblind," "Children of the Grave," "War Pigs," "Iron... more

Limited clear vinyl LP pressing. Led Zeppelin's iconic LP, Led Zeppelin IV, will be released on October 27th as part of the Atlantic 75 campaign. Offered on a special crystal clear 180gram vinyl... more

There was a time when a heavy-metal masterpiece would be celebrated, heard and bought by the masses, not just by avowed metal heads—and "Master of Puppets" is one of the quintessential examples of... more

Bursting out of the gate with that killer title track (and their most overtly satanic imagery yet), Sabbath upped the songwriting ante on their hit 1974 LP. "Killing Yourself to Live" and "A National... more

After "Ride the Lightning" struck the charts in '84 and "Master of Puppets" sent Metallica soaring to the top of the heavy-metal heap, Megaforce reissued the band's 1983 debut LP "Kill 'Em All,"... more

Fans of Bonham and the band revere Presence (1976) as Led Zep's most explosive drum album, from the epic opener Achilles Last Stand and its copious air-drumming moments to the stomping For Your Life;... more

Full of clues as to where Led Zeppelin was going to take their sound in the '80s, In Through the Out Door (1979) has the unfortunate distinction of being the final statement of perhaps the most... more

The songwriting and studio mastery of Led Zeppelin reached their summits on this 1973 classic, which saw them step yet further away from their bluesy roots to swagger with The Song Remains the Same;... more

2012 Release. With valuable assistance from producer Rick Rubin, the Peppers find just the right blend of punk, funk, and hip-hop. Even with a running time of 74 minutes, this 1991 breakthrough has... more