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Black Sabbath Voted Most Influential British Rock Band
Ozzy Osbourne's band Black Sabbath has been crowned the most influential British hard rock act of all time in a major new poll by the British Phonographic Industry (Bpi).The Birmingham-born hitmakers saw off competition from...
By WENN on 19 November 2012
Ronnie James Dio's Widow Cried Over Tony Iommi's Cancer Diagnosis
Ronnie James Dio's widow broke down in tears when she discovered her late husband's Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi was battling cancer.The guitarist announced he had been diagnosed with the disease earlier this year (12),...
By WENN on 05 November 2012
Black Sabbath To Headline Japan's First Ozzfest
Slipknot and Black Sabbath will headline the first Ozzfest staged in Japan next May (13).Ozzy Osbourne and his manager wife Sharon made the big announcement online on Thursday morning (01Nov12). The news of the...
By WENN on 01 November 2012
Bill Ward Wants To Resolve Black Sabbath Contract Problems
Drummer Bill Ward is keen to resolve his contractual issues with his estranged Black Sabbath bandmates because he has always had a blast rocking out with his old pals.The veteran musician walked out on the...
By WENN on 04 October 2012
Lollapalooza Day 1 Round Up: Sabbath And Keys Paint It Black
Day one of Lollapalooza went by yesterday and was a massive success as the headline slots on the Bud Light and Red Bull Soundstage stages were black as night, with veteran rockers Black Sabbath and...
By WENN on 04 August 2012
Slash: Jon Lord Had The Baddest Sound In Heavy Metal
Legendary guitarist, Slash, is the latest in a host of musicians to pay tribute to the late Jon Lord. The organist who crafted Deep Purple 's distinctive sound passed away yesterday (July 16, 2012), at...
By WENN on 17 July 2012
Stars Pay Tribute To Rock Legend Jon Lord
Black Sabbath star Geezer Butler, Tom Morello and actor Ewan Mcgregor are among the first wave of celebrities paying tribute to Deep Purple star Jon Lord, who passed away on Monday (16Jul12) after suffering a...
By WENN on 17 July 2012
Deep Purple Rocker John Lord Dies
Deep Purple star Jon Lord has died aged 71.The keyboard player suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism - a blockage of the main artery of the lung caused by a moving blood clot - and passed...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 July 2012
Ronnie James Dio Planned To Retire At 70
Late rocker Ronnie James Dio was considering retiring on his 70th birthday, according to his former Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler.The musician, who lost his battle with stomach cancer in 2010, would have marked the...
By WENN on 11 July 2012
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Gig Over Vocal Concerns
Ozzy Osbourne has reassured fans that he is in good health after cancelling a recent concert.The 63-year-old rocker - who is married to 'America's Got Talent' judge Sharon Osbourne and fathers children including Kelly and...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 June 2012
Tony Iommi Glad He Kept Working During Chemotherapy
Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi is glad he decided to continue working on the band's new record while he was undergoing chemotherapy as the studio sessions helped him through the dark time.The guitarist announced he...
By WENN on 08 June 2012
Black Sabbath Win At Kerrang! Awards
Black Sabbath were honoured for their influence on rock music at the Kerrang! Awards this evening (07.06.12). The reformed band - made up of vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tomy Iommi and bass player Geezer Butler...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 June 2012
Chris Jericho: All Music Goes Back To The Beatles
Chris Jericho thinks all modern music is influenced by The Beatles.The Fozzy frontman says that even his band's brand of heavy metal stems from the melodies of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2012
Tony Iommi Battled Nerves Before Black Sabbath Gig
Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi was wracked with nerves before the band's comeback gig in the U.K. on Saturday night (19May12) amid fears he would not make it through the long set.The guitarist announced in...
By WENN on 22 May 2012
Black Sabbath Make Live Return
Black Sabbath played their first show since reforming in Birmingham this Saturday (19.05.12).The reformed heavy metal group - vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Butler - played in Birmingham, middle England,...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Bill Ward Removed From Black Sabbath Website
All images of Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward have been erased from the band's website after he announced he will not be taking part in any upcoming live get togethers.Ward pulled out of Saturday night's...
By WENN on 20 May 2012
Black Sabbath Drummer Quits Reunion Shows
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward will not take part in the bands reunion shows.The original line up of the group - Bill, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - came together last year to...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 May 2012
Black Sabbath Drummer Pulls Out Of 2012 Reunion Shows
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the group's reunion plans - because he can't get along with his bandmates and their managers.Ward threatened to quit earlier this year (12) after revealing...
By WENN on 16 May 2012
Black Sabbath Announce Homecoming Gig
Black Sabbath will play a one-off UK homecoming gig in Birmingham next month. The 'Paranoid' rockers will perform at the O2 Academy in the city - home to singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 April 2012
Black Sabbath To Play Hometown Charity Show
Black Sabbath are set to return to their hometown for an intimate charity show ahead of the band's big comeback this summer (12).Ozzy Osbourne's group will play a gig in Birmingham, England on 19 May...
By WENN on 30 April 2012
Jack Osbourne's Baby Due Any Day
Jack Osbourne is set to become a father any day now.The 26-year-old 'Adrenaline Junkie' star confirms fiancée Lisa Stelly - who he proposed to last September after a four-month romance - is due to give...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 April 2012
Red Hot Chili Peppers To Headline Lollapalooza
The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys and Black Sabbath will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival.The trio will be joined at the three-day Chicago music event by a diverse range of acts which also...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 April 2012
Chris Daughtry Sued By Band Mates: 3 Other Rock Feuds
The American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry is being sued by his former band mates, who claim that they are owed royalties for four songs that they helped to write. Ryan Andrews, Scott Crawford and Mark...
By Lew Irwin on 10 April 2012
Jack Osbourne's 610k London Home For Sale
Jack Osbourne has put his £610,000 London home up for sale. The 'Adrenalin Junkie' star - who was admitted to hospital to have his appendix removed last week - has put his one-bedroom abode in...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 April 2012
Corey Taylor To Debut Solo Acoustic Set At Download Festival
Download Festival has announced a further 22 acts to its line-up; including Cancer Bats, Rise To Remain and Saxon, who will join the headliners The Prodigy, Metallica and Black Sabbath on 8-10 June 2012, which...
By Lew Irwin on 01 March 2012
Black Sabbath To Add U.s. Date To Reunion Plans
Reunited rockers Black Sabbath will play one show in the U.S. this summer (12), according to frontman Ozzy Osbourne's manager wife Sharon.The group's reunion tour plans took a hit last month (Jan12) when guitarist Tony...
By WENN on 24 February 2012
Coldplay's Brit Award Pyrotechnics Worry Organisers
Coldplay have emerged as unlikely troublemakers ahead of the Brit Awards tomorrow (February 21, 2012), a group who in the past have come across as about as edgy as a water melon apparently causing organisers...
By WENN on 20 February 2012
Ozzy Osbourne: 'Tony Iommi's Determination Will Help Him Win Cancer Battle'
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne is convinced Tony Iommi's natural drive will help him win his cancer battle, insisting his Black Sabbath bandmate has "got more determination than anybody I've ever met".The 63-year-old guitarist has been diagnosed...
By WENN on 09 February 2012
Black Sabbath: 'Bill Ward's Threats Won't End Reunion'
The reunited members of Black Sabbath have pledged to carry on without drummer Bill Ward if his threat to quit the band over a contract dispute comes to fruition.Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and bass player...
By WENN on 03 February 2012
Black Sabbath Reunion In Jeopardy
Black Sabbath's reunion is in doubt after drummer Bill Ward has threatened to pull out of the project.The band announced they were reforming their original line up for a new album and tour last year,...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 February 2012
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