Released in 1970, Paranoid is the second studio album by Black Sabbath. Produced by Rodger Bain and released by Vertigo Records, this groundbreaking album features classic tracks like "Iron Man" and "War Pigs," establishing the heavy metal genre. The striking cover art, depicting a warrior in a dark, surreal landscape, captures the album's themes of angst and societal commentary, cementing Black Sabbath's place in rock history.