Bill Ward not drumming for Black Sabbath reunion shows
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
It's official. The Black Sabbath reunion isn't a complete one. Drummer Bill Ward has decided to pass on playing the upcoming Sabbath gigs including a headlining slot at Lollapalooza in Chicago this August.
Ward posted a lengthy letter at his official website where he discussed in detail the reason behind his declining to join the band on the road. Some of the excerpts read as thus:… Read More
RiO!B episode – April 12, 2012
Thursday, April 12th, 2012Black Sabbath, The Black Keys, Red Hot Chili Peppers headlining Lollapalooza
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
It's finally arrived. The line up for Lollapalooza, one of the biggest music festivals in the U.S., has been revealed and it's quite good.
The Chicago Sun-Times has reported that the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys and Black Sabbath will headline this year's festival. This will also be the only U.S. appearance for Sabbath this year.… Read More
RiO!B episode – February 23, 2012
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012Black Sabbath cancels European reunion tour dates
Friday, February 17th, 2012
This isn't fun for anyone. Sorry, Black Sabbath fans, but if you were all set to see the legendary metal band back in action this summer, you're not gonna get your chance.
The band announced that they're canceling all of their upcoming European reunion dates save for their appearance at the Download festival on June 10th. The reason behind the cancelations is due to guitarist Tony Iommi and his lymphoma treatments that he has to undergo.
Instead, the shows are… Read More
RiO!B episode – February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Bill 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


