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.
Preceded - Came before.
Addiction - A health problem in which someone does not have control over what they are doing or substances they are taking, to the point that it is harmful.
Sinister - Threatening, or suggesting that something frightening or disturbing will happen.
Visionary - Blake often had religious visions, beginning at age four when he saw God “put his head to the window”.
Satan - Another name for the Devil.
Authority - The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
Cathartic - Something that helps to release strong emotions, enabling you to feel better.