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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne at a table wearing "Ozzy Says" t-shirts

"Let's make trophy hunting extinct, not wildlife": Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne launch Ban Trophy Hunting t-shirt in aid of "a future free of these sick maniacs"

By Fraser Lewry published

Watch Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne launch the Ozzy-designed Ban Trophy Hunting t-shirt

Black Sabbath posing for a photograph in 2013

“Sabbath is the best thing that ever happened to me in my life. But everything has to come to an end”: The triumphant story of Black Sabbath’s last ever tour

By Dave Everley published

In 2016, Black Sabbath’s The End tour reached Australia – and after a tumultuous career, the were finally ready to take their final bow

Black Sabbath, Megadeth and Slayer

According to science, metal is the most “intelligent” genre of music you can listen to - and these are its most intelligent bands

By Liz Scarlett published

Metalheads are boffins, actually, and these bands prove it

Ozzy front: Dave Hogan | Ozzy rear: James Fry

"I've seen Ozzy's arse more times than I've seen my own": That time Ozzy mooned the audience because he didn't think they were rocking hard enough

By Fraser Lewry published

How Bill Ward's final performance with Black Sabbath was overshadowed by Ozzy Osbourne's buttocks

Tony Iommi sat and holding a microphone in 2023

“They knew nothing about the deal”: Hard Rock Cafe wouldn’t give Tony Iommi’s guitar back – because the employee who bought it died

By Matt Mills published

The guitar Iommi played on the first “four or five” Black Sabbath albums is still in the restaurant franchise’s possession

Ozzy Osbourne fronting Black Sabbath in 2016

“My absolute favourite colours in the world have always been purple and black”: Adidas reveals Black Sabbath x Aston Villa shirts and shoes

By Matt Mills published

The shirts will soon be available to buy in very limited quantities

Bill Ward of Black Sabbath

"Happy Halloween for all who believe, and much love to all who don't": Black Sabbath's Bill Ward shares the eerie new poem, It's Near

By Liz Scarlett published

Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward unveils his latest original poem, It's Near, in time for Halloween

Black Sabbath in New York, 1998

"Among bass fishermen, our next guests are considered the preeminent heavy metal band": In 1998, the original lineup of Black Sabbath appeared on TV together for the first time in more than 20 years

By Fraser Lewry last updated

To promote their live Reunion live album, Black Sabbath flew to New York to appear on Late Show with David Letterman

Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Idol, pictured together in 2005

"I saw Black Sabbath one month before their first album came out – and I was right in the front row": Billy Idol on his love for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne

By Gary Graff published

Billy Idol was part of the celebration that saw Ozzy Osbourne inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame at the weekend

Robert Trujillo, Zakk Wylde, Maynard James Keenan, Billy Idol, Ozzy Osbourne, Jelly Roll, Steve Stevens and Adam Wakeman during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

"All abooooaard!" Watch the all-star Hall Of Fame tribute to Ozzy Osbourne starring Maynard James Keenan, Billy Idol, Rob Trujillo, Chad Smith, Wolfgang Van Halen, Andrew Watt, Adam Wakeman, Steve Stevens, Zakk Wylde and Jelly Roll

By Fraser Lewry published

The all-star band assembled in Cleveland to pay tribute to the Prince Of Darkness as he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame for the second time

Ozzy Osbourne and Jack Black onstage

"I’m not going to bore you with a long, drawn out f****** monologue": Ozzy Osbourne has made his Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame acceptance speech and it was delightfully short

By Fraser Lewry published

The Prince Of Darkness has spoken, and it was brief

Heavy Metal Truants Monster Rock Auction

“This is a chance to own a piece of history!” Fancy owning a window pane from Iron Maiden's Ed Force One plane? Check out the Heavy Metal Truants' latest charity auction, but be quick, as it closes before midnight

By Paul Brannigan published

Get your bids in NOW for a chance to own ultra-rare collector's items from Iron Maiden, AC/DC, The Cure, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath and more - and help support four amazing charities - in the Heavy Metal Truants' Monster Rock Auction, closing tonight, October 16

Geezer Butler

"It is no exaggeration to say that millions of animals will be spared torment and cruelty because of their selfless dedication." Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler dubbed 'Rock Star for Animals' in animal welfare award

By Liz Scarlett published

The Center For A Humane Economy organisation has honoured Geezer Butler for his commitment to animal welfare

Prime day t-shirts

There's up to 30% off rock and metal t-shirts for October Prime Day: AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Pink Floyd & more

By Scott Munro published

It's the last day of Amazon's Big Deal Days, but there's still time to get your hands on discounted rock and metal t-shirts - up to 30% off

Toni Iommi and Glenn Hughes: Fused and DEP Sessions cover art

"Glenn Hughes might just have saved Iommi from terminal creative frustration": Tony Iommi unveils new skills on Fused and The DEP Sessions

By Dom Lawson published

The solo adventures of Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, revisited

Robbie Williams in 2024 and Tony Iommi in 2022

Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi to appear on Robbie Williams’ new rock album

By Matt Mills published

Robbie Williams is gonna rock (DJ) with heavy metal’s original guitar hero, according to the ex-Take That member’s musical director

Motley Crue and Ozzy Osbourne

"He just starts sh***ing in the middle of the room...then bends down, picks it up and starts painting the walls": Tommy Lee on the outrageous prank Ozzy Osbourne pulled next after he snorted ants whilst on tour with Motley Crue

By Liz Scarlett published

Motley Crue's Tommy Lee reveals what happened after Ozzy Osbourne snorted ants in 1984, and it's pretty disgusting

Puddls Pity Party looking sad in the video for Changes

Famed sad clown Puddles Pity Party launches heartbreaking version of Black Sabbath's classic Changes

By Fraser Lewry published

It's so sad

Tony Iommi and Glenn Hughes studio portrait

Tony Iommi to re-release his two solo albums recorded with Glenn Hughes

By Fraser Lewry published

The 1996 DEP Sessions and Fused will re-enter Earth's atmosphere in October

Ozzy Osbourne studio portrait plus Britney Spears red carpet photos, both headshots

"I really do apologise. I love you and I think you're beautiful": Ozzy Osbourne quells his unexpected beef with Britney Spears but not really

By Fraser Lewry published

Sorry, not sorry