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Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Living Together Again as Black Sabbath Singer Remains Sober

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:55:31 +0000

Black Sabbath's '13' is topping charts worldwide and receiving positive reviews from critics, but Ozzy Osbourne has yet another reason to cherish the moment, as the singer just moved back in with wife Sharon Osbourne following time apart as Ozzy recovered from a drug and alcohol relapse.

Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Alice in Chains + More Win 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:06 +0000

The Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards were held in the U.K. last night (June 17) and we’ve got the full list of winners to share with you. Black Sabbath claimed two wins during the 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award, winning the award for Best U.K. Band, beating out Motorhead, Bring Me the Horizon, Bullet [...]

Ozzy Osbourne: 'I Must Have Been in a Cocaine Haze, Because I Can't Remember the '90s at All'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:25:47 +0000

Black Sabbath are currently enjoying some of their career's greatest success. Along with gaining critical acclaim, the band's newest album, '13,' has debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. -- the first time Sabbath have achieved that distinction since 'Paranoid' was unleashed in 1970. Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne may remember that achievement, but during a recent interview, Ozzy shared that he legitimately does not remember the 1990s.

Black Sabbath Share Complete 'End of the Beginning' Video

Jeff Giles — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:34:46 +0000

The edited version that aired during the show served as a nice teaser for their new album, but now that Black Sabbath have finally released '13,' they're letting fans see their complete performance of the new song 'End of the Beginning' from the season finale of 'CSI.'

Black Sabbath Say '13′ May Not Be Their Last Album

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:00:29 +0000

The long wait for the new Black Sabbath disc ‘13’ is almost over, with the release date just a few days away on June 11. There is a prevailing notion that this will mark the last time Black Sabbath release a new album, but according to a new interview with Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, another Black Sabbath disc is not entirely out of the realm of possibility.

Black Sabbath Stream '13′ Online

Puff — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:49:45 +0000

One of the most anticipated albums of the summer, hands down, has to be the new one from Black Sabbath. It's the first Sabbath album in 30 odd years with Ozzy.

The hype has been huge since they announced it well over a year ago. '13' is scheduled to hit stores next Tuesday. But if you can't wait that long, the gods of metal are streaming the new album for free right now!

Tony Iommi Explains Why Black Sabbath Ended Negotiations With Bill Ward

Chad Childers — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:10:55 +0000

Black Sabbath are getting ready for their new '13' album, a disc that is noticeably missing original drummer Bill Ward. The drummer held out of the band's reunion, citing a contract dispute, and while there was hope that something could be worked out, ultimately guitarist Tony Iommi says the band had to move on.

See the Creation of Black Sabbath's '13′ Album Cover

Jeff Giles — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:41:39 +0000

The cover of Black Sabbath‘s new ’13′ album heralds the band’s return to action with a distinctive image of the titular numbers burning against the night sky — and now, thanks to the design firm behind the picture, you can see how it all came together. The gig was handled by the U.K. firm Zip [...]

Black Sabbath Debut 'End of the Beginning' on 'CSI'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:07 +0000

Black Sabbath fans jonesing for an early taste of the band's upcoming '13' album got a treat last night (May 15), when Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler showed up to debut some new material on the season finale of 'CSI.'

Black Sabbath Debut New Song, 'Loner,' Live in Australia

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:30:20 +0000

Black Sabbath fans down under are scoring big as the band continues their trek through Australia. Sabbath debuted another new tune titled ‘Loner’ during their gig last night (May 1) in Melbourne, marking the song’s world premiere. The fan-filmed footage above of Black Sabbath performing ‘Loner’ is reminiscent of old school Black Sabbath, rich with [...]

33 Years Ago: Black Sabbath's First Tour With Ronnie James Dio Begins

Eduardo Rivadavia — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:00:48 +0000

Heavy metal overlords Black Sabbath began the second chapter of their storied career in April 1980, when they hit the road in Europe and U.K. for their first shows with Ozzy Osbourne’s replacement, Ronnie James Dio.

Black Sabbath Announce 2013 Summer Tour of North America

Dave Lifton — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:35:12 +0000

We didn't think four dates would be enough, and today (April 25), Black Sabbath confirmed what we had been thinking all along. The band has announced a five-week tour of North America in support of its upcoming album, '13.' The full list of shows can be found below.

Black Sabbath Music Promotes Healthier Plant Life According to Expert Gardener

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:01:58 +0000

According to an expert gardener from England, plants love Black Sabbath just as much as metalheads do! Garden guru Chris Beardshaw recently began an experimental program to analyze the reaction of plants when exposed to music, and according to the gardener's studies, the tasty jams of Black Sabbath "worked wonders on a greenhouse full of plants."

Tony Iommi on Cancer Fight: 'I'm Not Ready to Go'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:29:50 +0000

With a new tour and album just around the corner, there are some very busy days ahead for the guys in Black Sabbath. But until then, there's time for reflection, and during a recent interview with 'Birmingham Mail,' guitarist Tony Iommi opened up about the band's new music, as well as the cancer diagnosis that nearly sidelined him just as it was all coming together.

Black Sabbath Announce First 2013 U.S. Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:07:13 +0000

Their truncated 2012 tour didn't offer much for American fans, but with a new album around the corner and a freshly sober frontman, the guys in Black Sabbath have raised the curtain on a handful of 2013 dates that will bring the band to select American cities.

New Black Sabbath Single Set to Arrive This Week

Dave Lifton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:30:39 +0000

Black Sabbath has revealed the release date for the first single off their new album, ‘13.’ The metal giants will make ‘God is Dead?’ available as a digital single on April 19. The news that ‘God is Dead?’ is the first single means that ‘End of the Beginning’ will, contrary to previous speculation, not be [...]

Black Sabbath to Premiere New Single on 'CSI' Season Finale

Jeff Giles — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:20:49 +0000

Hoping to hear some of the new Black Sabbath album before '13' drops on June 11? Good news: You can -- but you'll have to watch the season finale of 'CSI' to do it.

Black Sabbath Unveil Album Artwork for '13′ and Tease New Song

Chad Childers — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:57:06 +0000

Black Sabbath's '13' album has primarily been something for metalheads to converse about over the last few months, but now we're getting our first glimpses of the band's highly anticipated release, as the group has just revealed the album artwork and offered up a song snippet, as well.

Black Sabbath Announce First North American Tour Date of 2013

Jeff Giles — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:17:26 +0000

North American Black Sabbath fans have been waiting a long time to see the band return to our many fine arenas, and their patience will soon be rewarded. Barring an unforeseen setback — and goodness knows they’ve seen enough of those since announcing their reunion — Sabbath’s 2013 world tour kicks off next month with [...]

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi + Queen's Brian May Plan to Collaborate on Guitar Riffs Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:58:57 +0000

Two masters of the guitar are apparently making plans to create a “riffs” album. Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi and Queen’s Brian May are expected to begin this riffs record soon, which will allow fans to build their own songs using the recordings. What if you had the men who wrote ‘Iron Man’ or ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ [...]