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Ozzy Osbourne: 'I Must Have Been in a Cocaine Haze, Because I Can't Remember the '90s at All'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:20:47 +0000

Black Sabbath are currently enjoying some of their career's greatest success. Along with gaining critical acclaim, the band's newest album, '13,' has debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. -- the first time Sabbath have achieved that distinction since 'Paranoid' was unleashed in 1970. Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne may remember that achievement, but during a recent interview, Ozzy shared that he legitimately does not remember the 1990s.

Black Sabbath Release New Album & Video

Shaffee — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:33:20 +0000

Metal legends Black Sabbath released their new studio album, 13, and a new music video for the song “End of the Beginning” this week. 13 is the 19th studio album by the band and features original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, along with drummer Brad Wilk (Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave.) The [...]

Full Black Sabbath Concert [VIDEO]

Shaffee — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:23:42 +0000

With a new studio album called 13 due to be released on June 11th, the legendary Black Sabbath are once again playing live shows. The metal pioneers will begin an American tour on July 25th in Houston, Texas, but check out this full concert video that has surfaced of the band’s May 7th performance in [...]

Black Sabbath "God Is Dead?" – Does It Rock Or Not? [VIDEO]

JT — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:35:36 +0000

God Is Dead? is the new single from Black Sabbath from their upcoming album ’13′. Doesn’t sound like the Godfathers Of Metal have missed a beat either considering they’ve been absent as a total unit for decades as the almost 9 min song sounds like it could’ve been lifted from their early days. Deep, dark [...]

Rocktagon- Black Sabbath VS Acidic

Jackie — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:26:31 +0000

Black Sabbath wins again! Tonight they are taking on Acidic. Listen to both songs and vote for the one you like best! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD! Acidic- Copper Man Black Sabbath- God Is Dead

Black Sabbath Announce Full North American 2013 Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:41 +0000

Ask and you shall receive. After teasing fans last week with the announcement of four North American 2013 tour dates, Black Sabbath have now revealed the itinerary for the entire tour. The summer trek now boasts 20 dates that span across the United States and Canada. As you may remember, Black Sabbath were scheduled to conquer North [...]

Rocktagon- Black Sabbath VS Nico Vega

Jackie — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:28:31 +0000

Black Sabbath is taking on Nico Vega in tonight’s Rocktagon! Listen to both songs and vote for the one you like best! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD! Black Sabbath- God Is Dead Nico Vega- Beast

Rocktagon- Black Sabbath VS POD

Jackie — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:32:19 +0000

Black Sabbath wins last nights Rocktagon in a VERY narrow match against Silversun Pickups. Tonight they will face a new song from POD. Listen to both songs and vote for the one you like best! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD. Black Sabbath- God Is Dead POD- Beautiful

Rocktagon- Black Sabbath VS Silversun Pickups

Jackie — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:30:57 +0000

Over the weekend Black Sabbath wins our Rocktagon! Tonight they will be facing Silversun Pickups! Listen to both songs and vote for the one you like best. Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD! Black Sabbath- God Is Dead Silversun Pickups- Dots and Dashes

Rocktagon- Mindflaw VS Black Sabbath

Jackie — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:22:45 +0000

Mindflaw wins again last night in the Rocktagon! Tonight they will take on the brand new song from Black Sabbath. Listen to both songs and vote for the one you like best! Tune in tonight around 8:30 when the Rocktagon is live on GRD! Mindflaw- My Little Hooker Black Sabbath- God Is Dead

Black Sabbath Unleash New Track 'God Is Dead?'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:59:59 +0000

It’s finally here! Oh, glorious day, you’ve bestowed upon us the newest Black Sabbath song, ‘God Is Dead?’ and we give thanks while raising our horns to the sky. As Black Sabbath’s first offering from their upcoming album, ’13,’ ‘God is Dead?’ will only serve to amplify the already massive buzz surrounding the release of [...]

Black Sabbath Announce Late 2013 European Tour

Chad Childers — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:59:13 +0000

Black Sabbath are slowly but surely adding to their tour itinerary. The metal masters, who have announced shows in Australia and at Ozzfest Japan this year, just tacked on a late 2013 run that will cover Europe.

Black Sabbath Unveil Album Artwork for '13′ and Tease New Song

Chad Childers — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:57:06 +0000

Black Sabbath's '13' album has primarily been something for metalheads to converse about over the last few months, but now we're getting our first glimpses of the band's highly anticipated release, as the group has just revealed the album artwork and offered up a song snippet, as well.

Black Sabbath: First North American Tour Date of 2013 Confirmed

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:52:43 +0000

Black Sabbath have confirmed their first North American tour date of 2013. The band is expected to tour stateside from July through September, with an Aug. 14 show in Toronto being the first confirmation that Black Sabbath will indeed grace North American soil once again. The legendary act invigorated the metal world on Nov. 11, 2011 [...]

Universal Sells Former Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden + Megadeth Label Sanctuary to BMG

Chad Childers — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:11:23 +0000

The ever-evolving music industry endured another shift recently when Vivendi SA's Universal Music Group agreed to sell Sanctuary Records, the onetime label of metal giants Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Megadeth, to BMG Rights Management. The Los Angeles Times reports that the deal was part of divestitures required by European Commission regulators.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi + Queen's Brian May Plan to Collaborate on Guitar Riffs Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:58:57 +0000

Two masters of the guitar are apparently making plans to create a “riffs” album. Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi and Queen’s Brian May are expected to begin this riffs record soon, which will allow fans to build their own songs using the recordings. What if you had the men who wrote ‘Iron Man’ or ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Discusses Black Sabbath's Tumultuous History + His Public Perception

Mary Ouellette — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:48:39 +0000

On the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Black Sabbath release ‘Vol. 4,’ Ozzy Osbourne reflected with a popular radio show on the band’s legendary career, while also touching on an array of subjects from being vilified by the general public to his struggles with drugs and alcohol throughout his career.

Campaign Launches to Rename Birmingham Airport After Ozzy Osbourne

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:44:45 +0000

Thanks to Black Sabbath, the city of Birmingham, England, can arguably be called the birthplace of heavy metal. Now, Black Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson, is leading the charge to rename Birmingham Airport after the band’s iconic singer, Ozzy Osbourne. England’s rich rock ‘n’ roll history has already been celebrated in Liverpool, home of the Beatles, through [...]

Tony Iommi & The Best Metal Guitarists Of All Time [VIDEO]

Shaffee — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:28:50 +0000

Gibson have posted a list of the greatest heavy metal guitarists of all time, and Tony Iommi owns the top spot. The guitar manufacturer, which was founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan back in 1902 by Orville Gibson, posted the following… “Of all rock’n’roll’s many styles metal is the most brutal. No matter the sub-genre, metal is [...]

Black Sabbath, Black Keys Light Up Day One of Lollapalooza 2012

Dave Kim — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:07:31 +0000

Day One of Lollapalooza 2012 came to a close thanks to a double dose of Black. The reunited Black Sabbath (minus drummer Bill Ward) and The Black Keys made sure rock and roll was the last thing festival goers heard on Friday night (August 3).