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Black Sabbath and Deep Purple: Who Really Are The Kings Of Heavy Metal?

Jon Tiven, Circus Raves, November 1974

ONE HALF-DECADE ago, Black Sabbath couldn't get a favorable review if they begged for it – and beg they didn't.

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