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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1971 - December: Led Zeppelin ”IV”
Description: A case could be made that Led Zeppelin IV is the biggest heavy metal album of all time. However, "IV" isn't really the name of the album. The actual title was four symbols, one selected by each band member. The record company hated the idea for obvious reasons, but what they thought was "professional suicide" turned out to be the best selling album for the band and one of the top rated Rock albums of all time.
The rollout of Led Zeppelin IV without a pronounceable title and without written information on the album sleeve was a rea...