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

Listen: Metallica – “Rebel Of Babylon”

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

This really has been a good week for Metallica fans. It seems as if almost everyday another unreleased demo from the band was hitting the web for you to consume...so why stop now?
Down below, you can stream yet another previously unreleased Death Magnetic recording called "Rebel Of Babylon" (via Blabbermouth). This is the fourth track to come from Metallica… Read More

Black Sabbath releasing new album, touring in 2012

Friday, November 11th, 2011

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

Black Sabbath holding press conference on 11/11/11

Friday, November 4th, 2011

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

RiO!B episode – September 29, 2011

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Lou Reed & Metallica - "The View"
Korn releasing dubstep album in December
Biohazard releasing album in January
Guns… Read More

Top 5 rock songs for tailgating

Saturday, September 24th, 2011

Football season is officially underway and one of the best parts about football season is tailgating. Hanging out in the parking lot with your buddies, drinking beer, barbeque are essential but you also need some music to go with it. So the Rock it Out! Blog, along with our good friend Jenn Sterger, have put together a list of the top five rock songs that are necessary to play while tailgating. Check out our list and then let us know what your favorite tailgating song is. Read More

Black Sabbath reunites with original lineup, releasing album in 2012

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Ozzy Osbourne. Tony Iommi. Geezer Butler. Bill Ward. Once upon a time, these four were once collectively called Black Sabbath and it looks like they're finally getting back together for another round.
Speaking to the Birmingham Mail (via CoS),… Read More

RiO!B episode – June 30, 2011

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Ozzy releasing medical advice book
New music from A Perfect Circle
New music from Anthrax
New music from Trivium
New… Read More

Ozzy Osbourne releasing health book

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Would you take advice about your health from Ozzy Osbourne? The knee-jerk reaction from someone would probably be "No fucking way!" but think about it for a second. The man has pretty much done everything wrong to his body and has lived to tell about it. So if you're looking for what NOT to do, Ozzy is basically a walking (well, stumbling) encyclopedia.
You can pre-order the book, Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy, on Amazon… Read More

RiO!B episode – April 5, 2011

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

The Flaming Lips gummy skull
Death Cab for Cutie - "Home Is A Fire"
Kings of Leon's documentary trailer
Ozzy's… Read More