Black Sabbath: Symptom of the Universe

Brilliantly written, fast-paced and comprehensive. This is an excellent, no-punches-pulled narrative of the gloriously unholy career of the heaviest band in the world. Wall's familiarity with the people involved allows him to write a compassionate yet frank account of their many misfortunes as well as their great triumphs. Ozzy, Tony, Geezer, Bill, Ronnie, Sharon, Don Arden and the rest of the motley crew surrounding Sabbath leap from the pages. If you love heavy metal, read this book.