Legendary metal singer Ozzy Osbourne is set to finally drop his latest solo studio album, “Patient Number 9” on September 9, and recently touched on what it was like to work on new music with his BLACK SABBATH bandmate Tony Iommi again for a couple of songs on the new record. The album’s first single...
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: Everything You Need To Know About A Heavy Metal Legend
The name Ronnie James Dio is synonymous with hard rock and metal. As the singer for RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and DIO, as well as HEAVEN AND HELL, Dio helped define the genre with his powerful voice and unique style.
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BLACK SABBATH’s GEEZER BUTLER Is Releasing His Autobiography In Early 2023
BLACK SABBATH bassist Terry ‘Geezer’ Butler recently discussed the current status of his planned autobiography. Butler told SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk” on their April 28 broadcast “[It’s] finished,” (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “I sent the manuscript in three weeks ago, so now I’m just waiting for the edited version to come back so...
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GEEZER BUTLER Says RICK RUBIN Told BLACK SABBATH To ‘Forget They’re A ‘Heavy Metal Band’ For ’13’ Album
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently discussed the making of the iconic metal band’s final studio album, “13”, which arrived back in 2013. Speaking during an appearance on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk” yesterday (Thursday, April 28), Geezer discussed working with legendary producer Rick Rubin, saying (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Some of it I...
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BLACK SABBATH’s ‘Heaven And Hell’ Album: A Splintered Heavy Metal Band Rises From The Ashes
Singer Ronnie James Dio was introduced to Tony Iommi in 1979 by Sharon Arden, who would later go on to marry and manage Ozzy as well as reach reality show stardom. At first, Dio and Iommi discussed forming a new project, rather than a continuation of BLACK SABBATH. The two would meet again, by chance, at The Rainbow on Sunset in Los Angeles later that year. Both men were in similar situations with Dio seeking a new project and Iommi needing a singer. "It must have been fate," Dio recalled, "because we connected so instantly."
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APOCALYPTICA Release The Video For ‘I’ll Get Through It’ Feat. BLACK SABBATH’s GEEZER BUTLER
APOCALYPTICA have released the official music video for its latest single, “I’ll Get Through It” which features Franky Perez — guest vocalist in APOCALYPTICA’s 2015 record “Shadowmaker” — as well as Geezer Butler of BLACK SABBATH on bass. The song was born out of a visit Geezer and Franky paid to their friend Diane, who...
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BLACK SABBATH’s GEEZER BUTLER Has Completed The First Draft Of His Autobiography
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has announced that he has completed work on the first draft of his upcoming personal memoir. Yesterday (Wednesday, April 6), the iconic BLACK SABBATH bassist tweeted: “Just turned in the 1st draft of my book so I’m now thinking of titles. So far, I have: Into the Void, Basses Loaded,...
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Video: PUDDLE OF MUDD Cover BLACK SABBATH’s ‘War Pigs’ At HONEYMOON ROCK FEST
You can check out fan-filmed video footage of PUDDLE OF MUDD performing a cover of BLACK SABBATH’s classic track “War Pigs” from their March 18th set at the Honeymoon Rock Fest in Oklahoma City below. PUDDLE OF MUDD’s latest album, “Welcome To Galvania”, was released in 2019 via Pavement Entertainment. The BLACK SABBATH track “War...
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Video: MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN Hops On Stage With BLACK SABBATH Tribute Band In San Francisco
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn and former FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero got up on stage with the BLACK SABBATH tribute band BACK STABBATH on March 19 at the Elbo Room Jack London in Oakland, California. The pair ripped through a few notable BLACK SABBATH classics which can be seen below via fan-filmed video. MACHINE HEAD...
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GEEZER BUTLER Is “Really Glad” He Made Up With RONNIE JAMES DIO In The Time Prior To HIs Death
BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com has shared a video report from the world premiere of the new documentary “Dio: Dreamers Never Die”. Damian Muziani from the site was on hand for the event, which took place this past Thursday (March 17) at this year’s SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. You can check out the...