Bill Ward may sit out the Black Sabbath reunion
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
So you know that Black Sabbath reunion that we're all hyped up for? The one where they're touring the world and releasing a new album this year? Well is drummer Bill Ward doesn't get his way, he wants nothing to do with it.
According to Metal Hammer, Ward recently posted in a blog that his part in the reunion may be uncertain due to "unsignable" contract negotiations. Since I'm trying… Read More
Metallica, Black Sabbath, The Prodigy headlining Download festival
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
UK rockers, get ready to do some dancing and some headbanging at Donington Park this year. The line up for the 10th annual Download festival was recently announced and the line up is rather big for fans of hard rock and metal.
Headlining this whole shindig are Metallica, Black Sabbath and The Prodigy. You've also got Chase & Status, Biffy Clyro and Soundgarden providing support (even though I think Soundgarden should be a headliner but that's just me.) Other bands… Read More
RiO!B episode – January 14, 2012
Saturday, January 14th, 2012On today's RiO!B episode, I wanna know from you what albums you're looking forward to this year. A lot of bands are expected to release new music this year so what ones are you hoping to get in 2012? Read More
RiO!B episode – January 12, 2012
Thursday, January 12th, 2012Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with lymphoma
Monday, January 9th, 2012
This is never any fun. It's been reported that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with early stages of lymphoma. For those that don't know what lymphoma is, it's a form of cancer that attacks the lymphocytes which are a type of cell that form part of the immune system.
Even though this is distressing news, Iommi is keeping his head up and has said that he'll continue to participate in Sabbath's 2012 reunion plans which include a world tour and a new… Read More
RiO!B episode – January 3, 2012
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012On today's episode of the Rock it Out! Blog, I ask if band reunions even matter. Black Sabbath, Van Halen, The Stone Roses and the Rolling Stones are reuniting/touring in 2012 but do people care anymore?
I took a comparison of YouTube video views featuring announcements of tours from Sabbath, Van Halen and the Stone Roses and compared them to other YouTube videos. The results are rather interesting. Read More
RiO!B episode – November 15, 2011
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011Black Sabbath releasing new album, touring in 2012
Friday, November 11th, 2011It's finally official. After making us all wait for longer than necessary, the reunited members of Black Sabbath announced they are releasing a new album and will tour the world in 2012. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward convened at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles at 11:11 am PST on November 11th to make the announcement.
They will release a brand new album in the fall of 2012 which will be produced by Rick Rubin. Furthermore, the reunited metal masters will headline next year's download… Read More
