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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

On 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

Black Sabbath announce new album, tour
Foo Fighters perform with Joan Jett
Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Monarchy of Roses"
Rivers… Read More

It'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

Van Halen performing at Grammy Awards
Black Sabbath holding press conference
Radiohead 2012 tour dates
Paramore… Read More

November 11, 2011 is being dubbed National Metal Day by VH1 Classic...which means nothing since VH1 Classic is a channel not many people watch. But 11/11/11 is also the day that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward aka Black Sabbath will be holding a press conference at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles at 11:11 am local time (via Rolling… Read More