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Metal at 40

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Last broadcast on Thu, 3 Jan 2008, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4.

Synopsis

Emily Booth tells the story of the loudest and darkest form of rock. Heavy metal began in Britain in 1968, pioneered by such bands as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.

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  1. Thu 3 Jan 2008
    11:30

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Duration

30 minutes

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