Black Sabbath released Paranoid in 1970 and almost ignored it, yet it became one of their most iconic songs of all time.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Black Sabbath earns its first No. 1 on one Billboard chart as ...

It’s a tale as old as time: a band is so eager to book a gig that they ignore the time frame that the venue is asking them to play. A four-hour gig with an hour and 45 minutes worth of material? Easy ...

Paranoia is often defined as the delusional belief that one is being persecuted or harassed by others. It’s often seen as a symptom of a serious mental disorder such as schizophrenia, delusional ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Black Sabbath’s Paranoid climbs to No. 9 on Billboard's Vinyl ...