A deeply personal ballad about one of rock’s biggest legends took an unexpected turn, finding new life as a heavy metal classic.

In 1975, Joan Baez reflected on her romantic relationship with Bob Dylan in the song “Diamonds and Rust.” She said that she held onto anger towards Dylan for years, but she has come to let go of it.

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“Diamonds and Rust” exists in two very different musical worlds. In one, it’s a folk ballad written and performed by Joan Baez; in the other, it’s become a heavy metal anthem covered by some of the ...