The powerful sound of heavy metal commands legions of faithful fans and made stars of bands like Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, AC/DC and Metallica.

Explore our archive of heavy metal photography and revisit some of the genre’s most iconic moments, including Iron Maiden headlining Reading Festival, KISS performing at Cadillac High School and Led Zeppelin cruising on The Starship.

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