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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

Tony Iommi

"A heavy and mysterious masterpiece that possesses the mind in a dark and decadent vortex of mystery and wonder": Listen to the soundtrack to Tony Iommi's new perfume

By Fraser Lewry published

Tony Iommi's Deified cologne is available now for those who'd like to smell extra nice

Black Sabbath onstage at the UKL Music Hall Of Fame in 2005

"I'm in for playing some of everyone's old favourites. I'd love to play them one last time": Bill Ward confirms he'd love to play one final show with Black Sabbath

By Fraser Lewry published

So, that's everyone in agreement, yes?

Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and an 'angel'

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi on the time three angels "saved" his life after getting into a serious car crash: "It’s been said that they saved me for a purpose, because I went on to invent heavy metal"

By Liz Scarlett published

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi once got into a car accident as a teenager and believes three supernatural entities "saved" him from the wreckage

Geezer Butler

Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler opens up on past mental health struggles: "Unless you’ve experienced true depression, you can’t describe it"

By Liz Scarlett published

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler discusses his past battle with depression

Black Sabbath in 1989 - studio portrait

"I was left standing alone in the dark, trying to match up to these iconic singers that had gone before": The chaotic tale of Black Sabbath's Tony Martin era

By Dave Ling published

Dio was out, Gillan was gone, Geezer had given up, and Ozzy had declared war. Light came in the shape of Tony Martin, and the next chapter in Black Sabbath's story

Ozzy Osbourne in an Aston Villa football kit in 2024

“Ay, Geezer! Let’s play Villa Park!” Watch Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler star in trailer for beloved Birmingham football club Aston Villa’s new home kit

By Matt Mills published

The hard-rocking Brummie icons help their hometown club reveal their 2024 home kit

Deep Purple's Ian Gillan and Black Sabbath

Ian Gillan says Black Sabbath were more "important" than Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin: "Without them there would have been no grunge or heavy metal"

By Liz Scarlett published

Ian Gillan on the "unholy trinity" of British rock bands, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, and why the Brummie Rock Gods were the "most important" of them all

Tony Iommi with Sergio Momo, both holding guitars

"The woody base of papyrus and patchouli leaves the senses longing for more in a rhythmic exchange of back and forth": Yes, Tony Iommi has released a new scent

By Fraser Lewry published

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi has launched his second cologne in conjunction with Italian perfume company Xerjoff

Pages from the Ozzy Osbourne colouring book

Rejoice! An official Ozzy Osbourne colouring book is on the way

By Fraser Lewry published

Disclaimer: Bats not included

A range of band t-shirts on a black background

Over 300 iconic rock and metal t-shirts have up to 30% off for Prime Day: Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard, Black Sabbath, Ghost and more

By Scott Munro published

Amazon has deals on literally hundreds of official rock and metal t-shirts – load up your gig wardrobe for less

Geezer Butler in 2022 and Slipknot in 2000

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler declares love for nu metal, Slipknot and Fear Factory: “It was amazing to see what new bands were coming out”

By Matt Mills published

The legendary bassist thought “it was great” how diverse metal sounded in the mid-to-late 1990s

Exterior view of the Record Plant recording studio is seen on July 27, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.

Iconic Los Angeles recording studio the Record Plant to close its doors after more than 50 years of rich rock and metal history

By Stef Lach published

Record Plant in LA has hosted Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac and many others