Paranoid Deluxe

Released in 1970, Paranoid is Black Sabbath’s second studio album and a defining moment in the birth of heavy metal. The album features some of the band’s most iconic tracks, including “Iron Man,” “War Pigs,” and the title track “Paranoid.” With Tony Iommi’s crushing guitar riffs, Ozzy Osbourne’s haunting vocals, and a dark, brooding atmosphere, the album set the blueprint for future metal bands. The record’s themes of war, paranoia, and social unrest resonated with listeners, while its heavy, distorted sound and powerful musicianship cemented Black Sabbath’s place as pioneers of the genre. Paranoid remains a landmark album in rock history.