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Black Sabbath (formed in 1968) are pioneers of Heavy Metal music. Signed to Vertigo Records, key albums include "Paranoid" (1970), "Heaven & Hell" (1980) & "13" (2013). Latest album: "The End" (2016). Numerous awards, incl. Grammy & Ivor Novello.

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