Category Archives: Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath Announces Substitute Drummer

Posted on May 17, 2012 by gearsofrock

Following original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward’s statement of why he will not be performing with the band this summer, Black Sabbath have released a statement of their own. According to the band, they have picked up a substitute drummer … Continue reading →

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Bill Ward – Black Sabbath Talks Fail, No Reunion Summer 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by gearsofrock

Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward will not be reuniting with the rest of the band this summer. Ward issued an official statement regarding the manner on his website BillWard.com. He is especially sorry that he cannot perform with guitarist … Continue reading →

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“Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath” Greatest Hits Compilation Coming in June

Posted on May 10, 2012 by gearsofrock

Heavy metal gods Black Sabbath are releasing yet another friggin Best Of compilation CD on June 4 called Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath. Seriously. Because Greatest Hits 1970-1978 from 2006 with chopped up edits, Symptom of the Universe … Continue reading →

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Tony Stark Rocks “Never Say Die” Black Sabbath Tour T-Shirt in “The Avengers”

Posted on May 6, 2012 by gearsofrock

The Avengers superhero movie opened up in North American theaters yesterday (May 4) and is expecting to break all sorts of box office records this weekend ($80 million on Friday alone). I just saw the flick tonight and I can say … Continue reading →

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Black Sabbath Live O2 Academy, May 19, Birmingham, UK

Posted on April 30, 2012 by gearsofrock

Black Sabbath will play the O2 Academy in Birmingham, England on Sat. May 19. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, May 4 at 9 a.m. This is a special show because it represents the first time the … Continue reading →

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Watch Metal Masters 3 Highlights – “Hole In The Sky” Geezer Butler, Phil Anselmo

Posted on April 13, 2012 by gearsofrock

The biggest surprise of the Metal Masters 3 clinic last night was the appearance of frontman Phil Anselmo (Down,Pantera) and bassist Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath). Watch the performance of Black Sabbath’s “Hole In The Sky” below featuring Anselmo, Butler, Frank … Continue reading →

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Tony Iommi Laney TI100 Signature Amplifier Video Released

Posted on March 23, 2012 by gearsofrock

Laney released this video for the brand new Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) TI100 amplifier: The new Tony Iommi TI100 signature amp represents a dramatic leap forward in guitar tone. Born out of an exhaustive period of product development, carried out … Continue reading →

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Black Sabbath US Tour Date in August, Says Sharon Osbourne

Posted on February 24, 2012 by gearsofrock

According to Sharon Osbourne, Black Sabbath will play one show in America this summer.  The date is to be announced. “They’re gonna be doing one show in America this summer but I can’t say yet because we can’t announce it, … Continue reading →

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Eddie Trunk Posts About Black Sabbath Situation, Ozzy and Friends…eh

Posted on February 17, 2012 by gearsofrock

Eddie Trunk and other news outlets posted on the problems and drama surrounding the Black Sabbath summer reunion tour.  The Black Sabbath tour after Download Festival will become “Ozzy & Friends” featuring Geezer Butler, Zakk Wylde, and Slash.  All other Black … Continue reading →

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Metal News: Tony Iommi writes two new Black Sabbath songs despite early cancer

Posted on January 20, 2012 by gearsofrock

The early stages of lymphoma cancer can’t slow down the greatest pioneering heavy metal guitarist.  Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has penned two new tracks according to bassist Geezer Butler. Read more…

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