The controversial metal icons will play at next summer’s Iowa State Fair – the first time they have played the event in their home state
The special anniversary package was helmed by the band’s drummer and long-time archivist Charlie Benante.
Ozzy Osborne was honoured As Golden God, while Judas Priest, Maynard James Keenan and the Download Festival were among the victors.
Previous recipients of the Golden God Award include Motörhead legend Lemmy, Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and Rob Zombie.
Marilyn Manson and Judas Priest are among the big names nominated for gongs at the 16th Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in London this June.
The winners of the 2017 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards have been announced with the winners including Black Sabbath and Prophets Of Rage
Metal Hammer have announced that the recipients of their Golden God Award, at the 2017 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards on 12 June, will be Black Sabbath.
Due to the success of Judas Priest & Iron Maiden, The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal wedged the door open in the US, led by denim-clad misfits who struck fear into...
Rock giants & newcomers alike were honoured last night at Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Awards - Iron Maiden, Michael Schenker, Devil You Know and Hanoi Rocks.