How Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van HalenHow Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van HalenOzzy Osbourne just wanted "a bar band from L.A." to open his band's 1978 'Never Say Die!' tour. He got a whole lot more.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Black Sabbath Announce Expanded ‘Sabotage’ ReissueBlack Sabbath Announce Expanded ‘Sabotage’ ReissueDeluxe edition of band's sixth album gets new remaster and previously unreleased full concert.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Tony Iommi ‘Not at All Happy’ About Leaked Black Sabbath DemoTony Iommi ‘Not at All Happy’ About Leaked Black Sabbath DemoGuitarist insists the track was never supposed to see the light of day. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Ronnie James Dio Demo Could Be Lost Black Sabbath SongRonnie James Dio Demo Could Be Lost Black Sabbath SongStepson of late keyboardist Geoff Nicholls reveals “Slapback” from cassette containing ‘Heaven and Hell’ sessions.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Geezer Butler Recalls Being Fired From Black Sabbath by Bill WardGeezer Butler Recalls Being Fired From Black Sabbath by Bill WardBassist says drummer dismissed him without consulting bandmates.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Black Sabbath Announce Reissues of Classic Dio-Fronted AlbumsBlack Sabbath Announce Reissues of Classic Dio-Fronted AlbumsRemastered versions of 'Heaven and Hell' and 'Mob Rules' will be released with extensive bonus material. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Black Sabbath Announce ‘Paranoid’ 50th-Anniversary Box SetBlack Sabbath Announce ‘Paranoid’ 50th-Anniversary Box SetCollection includes original LP, memorabilia and two 1970 concert performances pressed on vinyl for the first time. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Classic Rock Bands Selling Face Masks for CharityClassic Rock Bands Selling Face Masks for CharityThe Doors, Rolling Stones, Queen and Black Sabbath are among the many bands selling face masks for COVID-19 relief. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Ozzy Osbourne Compares ‘Ordinary Man’ to Black Sabbath DebutOzzy Osbourne Compares ‘Ordinary Man’ to Black Sabbath DebutHe enthuses about capturing “so much joy” in unexpected LP project.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ozzy Osbourne Says Tony Iommi Still ‘Intimidates’ HimOzzy Osbourne Says Tony Iommi Still ‘Intimidates’ HimBut former Black Sabbath singer hails guitarist as “most irreplaceable” member.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tony Iommi on Firing Ozzy Osbourne: ‘We Had to Do Something’Tony Iommi on Firing Ozzy Osbourne: ‘We Had to Do Something’Black Sabbath guitarist recalls how close the band came to splitting in 1979.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ozzy Osbourne Wants One Last Black Sabbath Show With Bill WardOzzy Osbourne Wants One Last Black Sabbath Show With Bill WardAfter years of mudslinging, Ozzy Osbourne has expressed regret that Bill Ward wasn't on Black Sabbath's last tour.Dave LiftonDave Lifton