Tony Iommi to re-release his two solo albums recorded with Glenn Hughes By Fraser Lewry published 2 August 24 The 1996 DEP Sessions and Fused will re-enter Earth's atmosphere in October
"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 29 July 24 Sorry, not sorry
"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 26 July 24 Tony Iommi's Deified cologne is available now for those who'd like to smell extra nice
"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 26 July 24 So, that's everyone in agreement, yes?
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 24 July 24 Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi once got into a car accident as a teenager and believes three supernatural entities "saved" him from the wreckage
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 24 July 24 Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler discusses his past battle with depression
"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 24 July 24 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
“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 23 July 24 The hard-rocking Brummie icons help their hometown club reveal their 2024 home kit
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 22 July 24 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
"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 22 July 24 Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi has launched his second cologne in conjunction with Italian perfume company Xerjoff
Rejoice! An official Ozzy Osbourne colouring book is on the way By Fraser Lewry published 22 July 24 Disclaimer: Bats not included
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 16 July 24 Amazon has deals on literally hundreds of official rock and metal t-shirts – load up your gig wardrobe for less
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 16 July 24 The legendary bassist thought “it was great” how diverse metal sounded in the mid-to-late 1990s
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 15 July 24 Record Plant in LA has hosted Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac and many others
“The pictures show a man of great power and presence, as befits a giant riffmeister.” Queen's Brian May pays tribute to his friend Tony Iommi, as Black Sabbath's guitarist unveils career-spanning photo book By Paul Brannigan published 6 July 24 Tony Iommi and celebrated photographer Ross Halfin announce book collaboration
"Tony Iommi should have dropped the name and called the band something else": Black Sabbath's least-loved album re-examined, four decades on By Classic Rock Magazine published 1 July 24 What happened when Tony Iommi brought two familiar faces back on board for Forbidden, an album produced by an extremely unexpected choice
“Why not? Let’s do a song with Geezer!” Watch Foo Fighters tear through Black Sabbath’s Paranoid with Geezer Butler on bass By Matt Mills published 28 June 24 At last night’s Birmingham show, the Foos brought out local hero and Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler and nailed a heavy metal classic
"Don't even think about boofing it, you little perverts!": Ozzy Osbourne's appearance in a new advert goes places we never expected By Fraser Lewry published 25 June 24 Ozzy's latest endeavour finds the former Sabbath frontman advising on the proper consumption of an electrolyte drink mix
Watch Hollywood star Jason Momoa's new band ÖOF TATATÁ play classics by Metallica and Black Sabbath By Fraser Lewry published 18 June 24 Aquaman star Jason Momoa's band ÖOF TATATÁ made their debut live performance in April and are now playing club shows
"It's just not going to happen": Geezer Butler shares his doubts about a final Black Sabbath show By Fraser Lewry published 16 June 24 Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler also says he still doesn't know why original drummer Bill Ward was fired