Man, oh man. What have we got here? Looks like the full list of Record Store Day releases has just hit the interwebs. Consider this the ultimate shopping list. Feel free to peruse the list over at RSD's official website but I'd like to point out some of the hot items hitting your local independent record store this April 21st. Some of the vinyl hitting the shelves this year include exclusive… Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
