Could heavy metal be good for you? Heavy metal luminary Ozzy Osbourne was known for his chaotic antics as much as for his music’s unique sound. But the science of metal holds some surprises.
‘Prince of Darkness’ who defined rock
Still rocking: Osbourne died just three weeks after holding a "farewell show" in his hometown of Birmingham. Glossary
Birmingham - A major city in England. It has a population of more than one million.
Abattoir - A French word for a building in which animals are slaughtered.
Parkinson's disease - A disease that affects the brain. It causes shaking and stiffness.
Heavy metal - A genre of harsh-sounding rock music that has a hard beat.
Aesthetics - The branch of philosophy looking at the nature of beauty and taste.
Satan - Another name for the Devil.
Desensitised - Made less sensitive.
Debunked - Disproved.
Cathartic - Something that helps to release strong emotions, enabling you to feel better.