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 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
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
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
Over the past year, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi have been battling over who gets control of the name Black Sabbath. Osbourne even sued Iommi at one point, saying that the Black Sabbath axeman tried to name himself the owner of the name and the brand. How would this battle come to an end?! Apparently with a press conference. Beatcrave reports that the former… Read More
