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Tony Iommi Composes New Track For Csi
Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi has written a new tune for hit Tv drama Csi: Crime Scene Investigation.The guitarist has revealed he composed the piece for one of his favourite shows while winding down from...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 30 October 2014
Arcade Fire To Open British Summer Time Hyde Park
Arcade Fire will headline the opening night of British Summer Time Hyde Park 2014.The indie rock group - consisting of Win Butler, Régine Chassagne, Richard Reed Parry, William Butler, Jeremy Gara and Tim Kingsbury -...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2014
Black Sabbath: Hyde Park Could Be Last Gig
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has hinted that the band's London gig at Hyde Park could be their last.The 'Evil Woman' hitmakers will headline the Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Festival on July 4, joining...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2014
Tony Iommi: 'Hyde Park Could Be The End For Black Sabbath'
Black Sabbath rocker Tony Iommi fears the band's upcoming summer concert at London's Hyde Park could be its last ever concert.The group reunited in 2012 for a series of gigs and released a new album,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 15 May 2014
Black Sabbath To Headline Hyde Park Festival
Black Sabbath will headline Barclaycard British Summer Time at Hyde Park this summer.The iconic hard rockers will perform at Hyde Park on July 7 as they take to the stage for the first time since...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 March 2014
Ozzy Osbourne Explains Muddled Ringo Starr Grammys Intro: "I Completely F***Ed It Up!"
Ozzy Osbourne has reflected upon one of the more bemusing incidents of last night's Grammy Awards. The 65 year-old rock star was tasked with introducing former Beatle Ringo Starr at the glitzy music event in...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 27 January 2014
Black Sabbath Stars Doubtful About Follow-up To 13
Black Sabbath rockers Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi have warned fans not to expect another new album from the heavy metal stars, because the success of their recent comeback release makes for a perfect "final...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 January 2014
Ozzy Osbourne: I'm Not Retiring
Ozzy Osbourne insists he has no plans to retire.The Black Sabbath musician, who has now been sober for nearly a year after relapsing into drink and drugs, says he still gets a thrill out of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 December 2013
Black Sabbath Score Their First Ever Us Number One Album And Another Could Be On Its Way
Black Sabbath are back, well and truly too, with the Gods of metal scoring their first ever number one album on the US Billboard Chart, with their comeback album 13 shooting to the top of...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 25 June 2013
Ozzy Osbourne Made 13 Because He 'Needed The Money'
Ozzy Osbourne made Black Sabbath's '13' because he ''needed the money''.The singer reunited with original band members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler in 2011 to record their first album together since 1979, and Ozzy admits...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 June 2013
Could ‘13’ Be Black Sabbath's First Number One Album In Over 40 Years?
Black Sabbath are back and it looks like they're back with a bang too, with the metal overlords looking set to score their first number one on the album chart in 43 years. 13 was...
By Joe Wilde on 13 June 2013
Black Sabbath Release New Single 'God Is Dead?' From Album, '13' [Video]
Showing the blackest of their hearts - now presumably kept pulsing with pacemakers - Black Sabbath have released first single from new album 13 : 'God Is Dead?' with an accompanying video that depicts...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 11 June 2013
Black Sabbath Had Drugs Flown In On 'Private Plane'
Black Sabbath use to have cocaine flown in to them by ''private plane''.The heavy metal band reunited its original line up - Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - in November 2011...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 June 2013
Black Sabbath Wrote 13 Lyrics Under Pressure
Black Sabbath wrote all the lyrics to '13' the night before they were recorded.Bassist and lyricist Geezer Butler was under pressure to come up with the ideas for the band's latest album - their first...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 June 2013
Black Sabbath Struggled Abroad
Black Sabbath starved while performing gigs abroad.The reunited rock band - consisting of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - would often go without eating while touring the world when they first...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 May 2013
Ozzy Osbourne: Black Sabbath's New Album Is 'Mind-blowing'
Ozzy Osbourne says Black Sabbath's '13' is ''mind-blowing''.The upcoming album will be the band's first since 1978's 'Never Say Die!' to feature three members of the original quartet - with bassist Geezer Buttler and guitarist...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 April 2013
Tony Iommi Pays Tribute To Alvin Lee
Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi has paid tribute to guitarist Alvin Lee following his death, insisting his friend "broke new ground" during his career.The 68-year-old rocker unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday (06Mar13) from unforeseen complications...
By WENN on 11 March 2013
Tony Iommi Writes Armenia's Eurovision Song Contest Anthem
Black Sabbath star Tony Iommi has penned Armenia's 2013 Eurovision Song Contest entry.The guitar great's Lonely Planet was shortlisted last week (ends01Mar13) and the song was picked as the official Armenian anthem on Saturday (02Mar13)....
By WENN on 05 March 2013
Black Sabbath Announce New Album Title
Black Sabbath have announced their new album will be titled '13.'The record - expected to drop in June - will be the first since 1978's 'Never Say Die!' to feature three of the quartet's original...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 January 2013
Black Sabbath Planning 2013 Return
Black Sabbath are hoping to play live again in 2013. The 'Iron Man' rockers performed three shows in the UK and the US in 2012 and guitarist Tony Iommi is hoping they will continue into...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 December 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
Tony Iommi Gives Priceless Guitar To Dio Cancer Charity
Heavy rocker Tony Iommi has given the cancer foundation set up as a tribute to late bandmate Ronnie James Dio a big boost by offering up a one-of-a-kind auction item at an upcoming fundraiser.The Black...
By WENN on 23 October 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
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
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
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 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
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
Tony Iommi Completes Chemotherapy Treatment
Metal legend Tony Iommi has received his final dose of chemotherapy as part of his ongoing battle against lymphoma.The 64-year-old Black Sabbath guitarist is now preparing to begin a course of radiation therapy in an...
By WENN on 27 March 2012
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