Category Archives: Black Sabbath

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

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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Top 10 Black Sabbath Cover Songs of All Time

The greatest heavy metal band in the history of heavy metal is Black Sabbath and there is simply no disputing that.  Sabbath are the godfathers of heavy metal and hail from Birmingham, England.  They began their conquest of the universe … Continue reading

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Breaking Metal News: Black Sabbath Original Lineup Reunion with Rick Rubin in 2012

Today, Black Sabbath announced a reunion album and tour with the four original band members: Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, and Bill Ward on drums. According to RollingStone.com, there will be a 2012 world … Continue reading

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Top 10 Black Sabbath Songs of All Time (Ozzy Era)

Black Sabbath is the original heavy metal metal band from Birmingham, England.  They began their conquest of the universe in 1968 and have influenced every real rock n roll band that you hear today.  In my opinion, they are more … Continue reading

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5 Songs For Your Halloween Playlist

What ingredients make up a great Halloween song? Does one focus on creepy sounds and keys, ghoulish vocals, evil guitars, or disturbing lyrics? Here is a list of the five best rock songs for Halloween that incorporate at least several … Continue reading

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Flashback: Black Sabbath Debuts On The US Charts [1970]

This time in 1970, Black Sabbath’s debut LP reached it’s peak on the US charts at #23 [source:rockhall.com]. There really are no words to describe the importance of this record on rock music. This album marked the official birth of … Continue reading

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Rock Show Countdown: #4 Ozzfest '97

Ozzfest ’97 featuring Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera, Marilyn Manson, Type-O-Negative, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Powerman 5000, and Coal Chamber at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, June 15, 1997 This quote from the New York Times sums up this legendary … Continue reading

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