Tony Iommi remembers co-writing a Black Sabbath song with Eddie Van Halen: “I said, ‘You’re playing that wrong’” By Matt Mills published 24 May 24 Van Halen’s record label stopped him from getting a Black Sabbath songwriting credit in 1994
Black Sabbath's Get A Grip: Watch the official upgraded video By Fraser Lewry published 24 May 24 Get A Grip comes from a new single released to celebrate the upcoming Tony Martin-era box set Anno Domini 1989-1995
The untold story of Black Sabbath's unlikely resurrection: Only in the new issue of Classic Rock By Sian Llewellyn published 24 May 24 Also in this issue: Jon Bon Jovi, Triumph, Bryan Adams, Praying Mantis, FM, New England, Al Jourgensen, Masters Of Reality, Chris Spedding, Cock Sparrer, Bad Nerves and more
"If he starts banging his head, we've got a problem." Watch rangers attempt to scare a bear away from a residential area using Black Sabbath classic Iron Man (it did not work) By Rich Hobson published 22 May 24 In the battle of Black Sabbath vs black bear, there was a clear winner
"I insist upon being great. You don’t always reach that pinnacle, but I insist upon it": The A-Z of Ronnie James Dio By Jerry Ewing published 16 May 24 In his decades fronting Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and more, the little man with the huge voice made a great many friends – and more than a few enemies
Watch Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Phil Collins serenade the Queen with Black Sabbath’s Paranoid in 2002 By Matt Mills published 14 May 24 In 2002, The Prince Of Darkness cleaned up his act for one night only, performing a Black Sabbath classic to help mark Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee
The first and last lyrics sung on record by 20 legendary bands By Dave Everley published 10 May 24 From The Beatles and Bowie to Freddie Mercury and Kurt Cobain and, these are the first and last lines sung on record by rock’s biggest bands
Ozzy Osbourne names the best guitarist he’s ever played with: “Others do the notes, but it’s not the same” By Matt Mills published 8 May 24 Watch The Prince Of Darkness shower praise on one of his most legendary bandmates
What would it sound like if Black Sabbath recorded Dolly Parton’s Jolene? This Youtuber answers the question you never asked By Matt Mills published 6 May 24 Youtuber Moonic Productions has given country legend Dolly Parton the ’70s metal treatment
"I wanted to see the world and shoot as many people as possible": Before he joined Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne tried to join the British Army. His application was not accepted By Paul Brannigan last updated 30 April 24 Ozzy Osbourne once wanted to join the British Army. Fortunately for heavy metal, the British Army did not want Ozzy in their ranks
Watch German pop duo Cindy & Bert perform a Sherlock Holmes-themed version of Black Sabbath's Paranoid with a cute dog in 1971 By Fraser Lewry published 29 April 24 Watch German pop duo Cindy & Bert perform a Sherlock Holmes-themed version of Paranoid in 1971
Black Sabbath Ballet announces international dates after huge success of UK run By Stef Lach published 27 April 24 Black Sabbath – The Ballet is headed for the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and the USA
“We wore silly hats, but in those days, you did silly things”: Listen to the doo-wop bands Ronnie James Dio sang in before becoming a metal star with Black Sabbath and Rainbow By Stephen Hill published 20 April 24 Before Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio, one of heavy metal’s most powerful voices sang in skiffle and doo-wop groups. This is what they sounded like…
"I used to hate the sight of Ozzy. I couldn’t stand him, and I used to beat him up whenever I saw him": Tony Iommi in conversation with James Hetfield By Brad Tolinski published 18 April 24 In the year of our Lord 1992, the Master Of Reality met the Master Of Puppets: The day Metallica’s James Hetfield and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi sat down together for the first time
“It shows every member of the band doing what they did best – Gillan’s vocals, Jon Lord’s keyboards”: the In Rock classic that’s Tony Iommi‘s favourite Deep Purple song By Classic Rock published 17 April 24 Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi reveals his favourite song by fellow rock pioneers Deep Purple
"I play the drums like I drive - crazy": The epic life and tragic death of Cozy Powell By Dave Ling published 5 April 24 Drum legend Cozy Powell passed away on April 5 1998 at the age of 50. This is his story, by the people who knew him best
New vocalists lasted five minutes and founder members quit amid the chaos: 1984 was an awful year for Black Sabbath, and by its end they were almost obliterated By Mick Wall published 28 March 24 Molotov cocktails and member mayhem: The chaotic story of Black Sabbabth's worst year
Black Sabbath announce details of long-awaited Tony Martin era box set and The Eternal Idol is nowhere to be seen By Fraser Lewry published 22 March 24 The new set will contain remastered versions of Headless Cross, Tyr and Cross Purposes, plus a new Tony Iommi mix of Forbidden
Historic status awarded to Birmingham pub dubbed 'birthplace of heavy metal' where Black Sabbath made their debut By Stef Lach published 17 March 24 Black Sabbath played their first gig at The Crown – which has been saved from potential demolition by new 'listed' status
"Crank it up now!" Black Sabbath's Paranoid passes one billion streams on Spotify By Matt Mills published 5 March 24 One of the most famous metal songs of all time passes a major milestone
