Black Sabbath

On Saturday, May 19, the reunited members of Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler – performed together for the first time in seven years at the O2 Academy in their hometown of Birmingham, England. Missing, though ...  

Original BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, singer Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler performed live together for the first time in seven years on May 19, playing an intimate show at the 3,800-person O2 Academy in SABBATH's hometown of Birmingham, England.  

Black Sabbath played their first show since reforming in Birmingham this Saturday 19 05 12 The reformed heavy metal group - vocalist Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Butler - played in Birmingham middle England for the f...  

Original Sabbath members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler were joined by Ozzy's drummer Tommy Clufetos. Read about the details of the drummer switch right here. Rolling Stone reports much of the audience's focus was on guitarist Iommi ...  

General Music News: After Black Sabbath's rousing reunion in their hometown of Birmingham, England, guitarist Tony Iommi has admitted to nerves.  

to which Ward responds that he chose to do so in order to “be accountable to the fans primarily, and to say at a public level there's a problem”. He goes on to say that, excepting a “nice letter from Tony [Iommi, Black Sabbath guitarist ...  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward will not take part in the bands reunion shows The original line up of the group - Bill Ozzy Osbourne Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - came together last year to play a series of shows and record their first album toget...  

Drummer Tommy Clufetos stepped in to replace Bill Ward, who recently decided to sit out the reunion shows, and Iommi returned to the stage for his first full show since his cancer diagnosis. The musician admits he was worried he wouldn't make it through ...  

BLACK SABBATH guitar legend Tony Iommi has commented on the band's (semi) reunion show at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, England on Saturday night: "I was extremely nervous beforehand about playing a long set, not knowing whether I'd be able to last.  

Hurrah! February 2012: Hang on, trouble's brewing. With the reunion already rocked by the horrendous news of Tony Iommi's health problems, Bill Ward announced that he had not been issued with a 'signable contract', and could miss the tour and recording sessions.  

Black Sabbath have made a triumphant comeback with a homecoming show in Birmingham. The original line-up comprising frontman Ozzy Osbourne (whose wife Sharon was in the audience), guitarist Tony Iommi - who is battling cancer - and bassist Geezer Butler ...  

The band played at the O2 Academy to 3,800 lucky fans. Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler were present, Bill Ward was not. Iommi: "I was extremely nervous beforehand about playing a long set, not knowing whether I'd be able to last.  

Last Saturday (May 19th), Black Sabbath made a triumphant (http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/172704/9) return to the music scene after a number of years of in hiatus, resulting in Geezer Butler thanking fans at the Birmingham gig for their incredible support of them and their cancer-stricken hero Tony Iommi.  

Last night, Black Sabbath - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - returned to their hometown to play their first show since reuniting back in November and their first in Birmingham for 13 years.  

Heavy metal group Black Sabbath have played their first show since 2005. Three members of the original line-up - frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, who is battling cancer, and bassist Geezer Butler - performed in their home town of Birmingham.  

Original BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi, singer Ozzy Osbourne and bassist Geezer Butler performed live together for the first time in seven years on Saturday night (May 19), playing an intimate show at the 3,800-person O2 Academy in SABBATH's hometown of Birmingham, England.  

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Ward pulled out of Saturday night's (19May12 ... in a letter to fans last week (ends18May12), he also scrapped plans to reteam with Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi for all their planned 2012 reunion shows. And now, according to his wishes ...  

Former and only true BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement ... "1) I had indeed notified Ozzy [Osbourne, BLACK SABBATH singer], Tony [Iommi, BLACK SABBATH guitarist] and Geezer well before my first public statement that ...  

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Brummie Ward, 64, was missing from the line-up as frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler took the stage at Birmingham’s 02 Academy. The Aston rocker, who lives in the US, claims he was effectively frozen out of the reunion ...  

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It's fucking hot out, but that didn't stop us sweating our way through another Metal Hammer Podcast. See what we go through for you? Today Merl, Hill and Amit chat: Black Sabbath in Birmingham, the new Metal Hammer issue, Gojira's L'Enfant Sauvage, Paul Gray RIP, Sabaton and While She Sleeps at the Golden Gods and more! get stuck in you bastards.  

Back in city for the first time in over a decade, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler, together with drummer Tommy Clufetos – the replacement for original sticksman Bill Ward, who’s contractual disputes with the rest of the band remain ...  

BLACK SABBATH star TONY IOMMI was wracked with nerves before the band's comeback gig on Saturday night (19May12) amid fears he would not make it through the long set. The guitarist announced in January (12) that he is battling cancer and the band was ...  

Upcoming Tours: Ozzy Osbourne is now performing the majority of the previously scheduled Black Sabbath European dates billed as Ozzy Osbourne & Friends.  

Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi has commented on the immense reaction that greeted the band's return show at the Birmingham O2 Academy on Saturday night.  

Original BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar), Ozzy Osbourne (vocals) and Geezer Butler (bass) have released the following statement: "At the request of [original BLACK SABBATH drummer] Bill Ward, through his attorney, so as to not give the public the wrong impression about his involvement in the current BLACK SABBATH lineup, we have temporarily removed Bill Ward's images from the main pag  

The massive, 172-page new issue of Metal Hammer is a tribute to BLACK SABBATH, paying homage to one of the greatest, heaviest and most influential bands to ever walk this earth! Fuck yes!  

Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler will return to their hometown for the show following November's announcement that the band are working on their first studio album in 33 years. Tony Iommi at a previous Download Fesitival Credit ...  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward will not take part in the bands reunion shows. The original line up of the group - Bill, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - came together last year to play a series of shows and record their first album ...  

The announcement was made today by Tom Bennett, CEO, Bravado. Black Sabbath, consisting of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi, is one of the most influential bands of all time. Their albums, including the quadruple platinum Paranoid ...  

Find: More on Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma And now, according to his wishes, he has been temporarily brushed out from past photos of the band on the official website. A spokeswoman for Black Sabbath says, "At the request of Bill Ward, through his ...  

British heavy metal forefathers Black Sabbath recently played its first show in 7 years when the band hit the town of Birmingham this past Saturday. It was also their first show in Birmingham in 13 years. The performance was housed in the O2 ...  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has announced his departure from the band's upcoming reunion shows. The group - which also features Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - started working on a new album and preparing for their comeback gigs last year.  

Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has hit out at his reunited bandmates over allegations suggesting he asked for too much money to be part of their 2012 get together. Ward pulled out of Saturday night's (19May12) reunion show in the band's native ...  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the group's reunion plans - because he can't get along with his bandmates and their managers. Ward threatened to quit earlier this year (12) after revealing he had not been given a "signable ...  

Original drummer takes umbrage at being asked to play only three songs at Download festivalBill Ward will not be reuniting with Black Sabbath. The group's original drummer has revealed he will not join Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler for any of their forthcoming concerts, including Download festival, Derby, Lollapalooza, Chicago, as well as a show in the band's hometown in Birmingham on Saturday."I'm very, very sorry that it's...  

Drummer Bill Ward, most famously of the groundbreaking heavy metal act Black Sabbath, has announced that he will not be taking part in the band's upcoming reunion shows, citing a continuing "failure to agree." The band had announced a reunion of their pre-1978 lineup, featuring Ward, singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Lommi, and bassist Geezer Butler. The band had been announced as performers at this year's Lollapalooza festival in...  

Last week, we reported how former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward was edited out of dozens of photos on Sabbath’s official website. Most people, (including us) jumped to conclusion that Sabbath was retaliating to Bill Ward’s announcement of ...  

Black Sabbath made their live return to the UK in Birmingham this Saturday, performing a set of their greatest hits in their hometown. The newly reformed band took to the stage at the Birmingham Academy to loud cheers for guitarist Tony Iommi, who is ...  

Black Sabbath made their live return to the UK in Birmingham this Saturday, performing a set of their greatest hits in their hometown. The newly reformed band took to the stage at the Birmingham Academy to loud cheers for guitarist Tony Iommi, who is ...  

Tomorrow (19 May), guitarist Tony Iommi joins bassist Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne and a yet-to-be-announced "substitute drummer" for Black Sabbath's first live performance since 2005 at the O2 Academy Birmingham. And it's in the band's hometown of ...  

The original line up of the group - Bill, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - came together last year to play a series of shows and record their first album together in 33 years, but Bill has backed out of the project, saying he won't agree to ...  

Ward was due to join Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler on the road for a string of huge dates including a headline slot at Download festival in June. However, he was unable to agree a contract with the band as they wanted him to play some dates ...  

Former BLACK SABBATH drummer BILL WARD has hit out at his reunited bandmates over allegations suggesting he asked for too much money to be part of their 2012 get together.  

All images of Black Sabbath drummer BILL WARD have been erased from the band's website after he announced he will not be taking part in any upcoming live get togethers.  

The new Google Doodle has a Moog. Obviously, we had to play 'Iron Man' by Black Sabbath on it. Here's Metal Hammer Features Editor Amit Sharma showing us exactly how it's done.  

The so-called Black Sabbath reunion is marching forward to a different beat.  

The so-called Black Sabbath reunion is marching forward to a different beat.  

The so-called Black Sabbath reunion is marching forward to a different beat.  

Three-quarters of the original Black Sabbath (or, as their photos might lead you to believe, the band's only three members) reunited for the first time in seven years Saturday night at a lengthy "homecoming" show at the O2 Academy in Birmingham...  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward released an emotional letter to fans, explaining that he has declined to take part in the band's forthcoming reunion outing.More news: Black SabbathAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike  

All images of Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward have been erased from the band's website after he announced he will not be taking part in any upcoming live get togethers.  

We went to see Black Sabbath play Birmingham's O2 Academy on Saturday night, and it was a fucking blinder. Here's five reasons why, plus that amazing Birmingham setlist...  

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement: "Dear SABBATH fans and musicians, "I have read Geezer's [Butler, BLACK SABBATH bassist] statement of May 19, 2012 titled 'Heavy Heart.' Out of respect for the Birmingham gig, I wanted to wait 24 hours before releasing this statement.  

While Black Sabbath officially had no comment on Bill Wards latest update, bassist Geezer Butler has broken the silence and posted an update on his own blog (paragraph breaks added for readability): I feel sad to see the Sabbath reunion becoming a bit of a soap opera on the internet. It has been a very tough year for us as a band, having announ... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com  

General Music News: Geezer Butler has responded to Bill Ward's last public statement, but Bill has already countered it. Should this be behind closed doors?  

This statement is even more painstaking to write, as I was particularly excited to play alongside Tony Iommi after the recent treatments he underwent. I wanted that to become a reality. Black Sabbath later responded to Ward’s statement with ...  

As a young child in the '70s, All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton was terrified of Black Sabbath, but has since grown to love the band. The group's classic album Vol. 4 is celebrating it's 40th anniversary this year.  

Online Downloads: Watch the classic band played their first reunion show in their hometown of Birmingham. Do they still rock without original drummer Bill Ward?  

Black Sabbath have made a triumphant comeback with a homecoming show in Birmingham.  

The majority of the band’s other gigs were canceled due to Tony Iommi’s ongoing battle with lymphoma. Though he continues to blame failed agreements as the cause of his absences, Ward says he made the announcement “with a very sad heart ...  

It has been a very tough year for us as a band, having announced our reunion plans, only for Tony [Iommi, guitar] to be diagnosed with lymphoma, leaving us no choice but to postpone the proposed SABBATH tour, and then for Bill [Ward, drums] to go public on ...  

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Today is the secondary anniversary of the passing of legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) who lost his battle with stomach cancer at the age of 67. His bandmate Tony Iommi and friend remembers the fallen icon: "I've been ...  

Black Sabbath played their first show since reforming in Birmingham this Saturday (19.05.12).  

Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the Black Sabbath's reunion plans - because he can't get along ... their set at the Download Festival in June (12). He refused. He also claims the band asked him to perform at Saturday's gig for free.  

The drummer wasn't biting, mostly because he didn't want to risk playing one show and being dropped before Download or Lollapalooza ... frozen hours Lying snowblind in the sun Will my ice age ever come? Track 3 from Black Sabbath's 1973 album ...  

BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Ozzy Osbourne (vocals) have released the following statement: "We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill's latest statement.  

Black Sabbath take the stage in Birmingham for their first show since 2005 - but are locked in a contract dispute with their original drummer.  

Black Sabbath issued a short response late last week to the latest statement from the band’s original drummer Bill Ward, who, as much previously reported, is not now taking part in the metal band’s latest reunion because, he says, he wasn’t offered ...  

Bill Ward has confirmed that he will not be joining Black Sabbath's reunion. Ward posted a letter to his website saying that he had been asked to participate "minimally" at Sabbath's Download Festival appearance in June and then was later offered simply a ...  

"At the request of Bill Ward, through his attorney, so as to not give the public the wrong impression about his involvement in the current Black Sabbath lineup, we have temporarily removed Bill Ward's images from the main pages of...  

Ah, tits. Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has firmly and finally confirmed that he will not be taking part in this year's Black Sabbath reunion shows.  

Winners will receive a pair of VIP tickets to the festival, giving you the chance to catch music legends such as The Prodigy, Metallica and Black Sabbath. You will also each get your hands on a very special Download Festival 2012 limited edition Zippo ...  

He reveals the band wanted him to play a "minimal" part in their Download festival headline slot – while ... You can still check out the videos online. The official videos can be found here and the rare videos can be found here. (Gibson) On this day ...  

"At the request of Bill Ward, through his attorney, so as to not give the public the wrong impression about his involvement in the current Black Sabbath lineup, we have temporarily removed Bill Ward's images from the main pages of the blacksabbath.com ...  

Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler has claimed that estranged drummer Bill Ward's contract demands were "a joke". Earlier this week (May 15), Ward issued a statement which explained that he will not be taking part in any of the Black Sabbath shows set for this ...  

In the ongoing saga of the reunion that was not to be, Black Sabbath has issued the following statement regarding the the removal of Bill Ward from the photos on the bands official web site: At the request of Bill Ward, through his attorney, so as to not give the public the wrong impression about his involvement in the current Black Sabbath lin... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com  

photo on Black Sabbath website shot (top) vs. original (below) another example... In addition to their recent comments, I guess we now know how Black Sabbath really feel about Bill Ward and his recent statements. Head to BlackSabbath.com to see...  

The so-called Black Sabbath reunion is marching forward to a different beat. Original drummer Bill Ward made it official, announcing Tuesday in an open letter to fans of the seminal heavy metal band that he is not joining the rest of the lineup ...  

Black Sabbath was originally set to perform a full reunion tour with all four members, but was forced to scale back considerably after guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma. Ward had publicly announced he was unhappy with his contract for the ...  

After the comeback concert the band will begin a world tour, and are rumored to be working on their first new studio record in 33 years. Birmingham has been selected as it was the town, according to Rolling Stone, in which the group was formed. According ...  

Band name 'Ozzy and Friends' drummer Tommy Clufetos as his replacement for Download  

The remaining members have avoided commenting on Bill Ward's comments this week, but said "there are two sides to every story".  

 

The biggest question about Black Sabbath’s long-awaited reunion was answered first ... "Get home safely," cackled Osbourne, his eyes twinkling as all four band members linked arms and bowed in time-honored fashion, "before I come back and kick your ...  

Following Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward’s announcement (http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/172618/9) that he would not be playing alongside the band at their reunion shows this year, the band have responded in their own statement – and have opted out of a war of words with the sticksman.  

On Tuesday, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward announced that he would be stepping away from all of the band's scheduled reunion tour dates as a result of hiccups he encountered getting "a signable contract" — he says some of the ridiculous terms included playing for free at their intimate homecoming show this weekend...  

Drummer Bill Ward has been removed from all the photos on the homepage and gallery section of BLACK SABBATH's official web site after he announced that he was unable to to reach a contractual agreement with his bandmates about participating in their upcoming reunion shows.  

Black Sabbath have hired a replacement drummer for their upcoming shows. The heavy metal legends have announced their plans to find a new drummer for their future shows after original drummer Bill Ward confirmed he would not be performing with the bands ...  

This statement is even more painstaking to write, as I was particularly excited to play alongside Tony Iommi after the recent treatments he underwent. I wanted that to become a reality." Iommi has recently received treatment for cancer.  

Was he even in Black Sabbath? If the band's website has anything to say about it, no. In what appears to be a nasty turn and an effort at revisionist history, the metal band's homepage has cropped the drummer's image from dozens of old photos ...  

BLACK SABBATH played a hometown concert last night (Saturday, May 19) at the intimate 3,800-capacity O2 Academy in Birmingham, England as a warm-up show for the band's appearance at the Download festival at Donington next month.  

It's unclear who will perform in Ward's place. In the past, Faith No More's Mike Bordin has substituted when Ward was unavailable. Vinny Appice replaced Bill Ward in Black Sabbath in the 1980s and played with the group this decade under the moniker Heaven ...  

We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tony's treatments and we have engaged a substitute drummer for the forthcoming shows. See you at Download. Ward came into conflict with the rest of Black Sabbath in February ...  

Black Sabbath has released its own statement following drummer Bill Ward’s announcement that he won’t be participating in the upcoming reunion shows, saying that the band will do the gigs without him. Ward’s lengthy statement was posted on his ...  

As squabbles between band management and drummer Bill Ward continue, Black Sabbath seems prepared to move not only into the future without Ward, but also back into the past. In the band’s newly re-launched website, there are essentially no ...  

So the saga continues… Black Sabbath have responded to Bill Ward’s in-depth statement that came out earlier in the week. Here’s what they had to say: “We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill’s latest statement. There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tony’s treatments and we have engaged a substitute drummer for the forthcoming shows....  

Heavy metal legends play first hometown gig in 13 years  

I feel sad to see the Sabbath reunion becoming a bit of a soap opera on the internet. It has been a very tough year for us as a band, having announced our reunion plans, only for Tony to be...  

Kamran Haq, concert promoter at Mutiny Events, has tweeted a picture of what he claims is the setlist for tonight's (Saturday, May 19) BLACK SABBATH headlining performance at the 3,800-capacity O2 Academy in Birmingham, England.  

BLACK SABBATH performed earlier tonight (Saturday, May 19) at the intimate 3,800-capacity O2 Academy in Birmingham, England as a warm-up for the band's upcoming appearance at the Download festival.  

(Classic Rock) Drummer Vinny Appice believes the Black Sabbath reunion is descending into a soap opera and insists Bill Ward should be behind the kit for what's likely to be their last tour. The band last year announced they were regrouping as the original ...  

(EndPlay Staff Reports) - Black Sabbath fans may be looking forward to the reunion shows scheduled for this summer, but they will have to enjoy them without the band's original drummer Bill Ward. In a letter addressed to "Sabbath Fans" and ...  

WIN tickets to ... Latitude, Reading and Leeds. Coach services to Download depart from Birmingham Coach Station and cost £31 return. Visit www.NationalExpress.com For full details of the line-up for this year’s Download festival, and how to book ...  

Bill Ward will not be joining Black Sabbath for this year's performances, the drummer confirmed in a letter to fans on his website. The lengthy, emotional note explained that Ward had been asked to participate "minimally" at the band's Download Festival ...  

Paula David – Fourth Estate Cooperative Reporter Birmingham, England, United Kingdom (4E) – Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward officially announced in his website Tuesday that he will not be performing with the rest of the band in their reunion gigs scheduled this year. In a long statement, Ward expressed in detailed explanation that he will…Read [...]  

Serving as a warm-up gig ahead of their headlining slots at Download Festival and Lollapalooza, the band performed a career-spanning 17 song set. Below, you can watch their performance of “Iron Man”. The concert’s full setlist is at the ...  

General Music News: The drummer says he's been officially shut out of negotiations with the band, after months of trying to make a deal.  

UnderCover Presents Black Sabbath's Paranoid Various Artists Saturday, May 19, 2012 The Independent Better than: Trying to hold a conversation with Ozzy Osbourne. There are a few reasons Ozzy ...  

Estranged Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has confirmed that he will not be taking part in any of the three Black Sabbath shows set for this summer. The sticksman has released a statement on his website, Billward.com, saying that he will not be playing ...  

Black Sabbath have posted a message on their Facebook page, in which they say they will not comment in full on the statement released yesterday (May 16) by estranged drummer Bill Ward, though the band have pointedly said "there are two sides to every story".  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the group's reunion plans - because he can't get along with his bandmates and their managers. Ward threatened to quit earlier this year...  

BLACK SABBATH has signed a deal with merchandising company Bravado, a division of Universal Music Group.  

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement: "Dear SABBATH fans and fellow musicians, "I sincerely regret to inform you that after a final effort to participate in the upcoming SABBATH shows, a failure to agree has continued.  

(Rolling Stone)-- Bad news for Black Sabbath fans: Bill Ward will not be playing drums at any of the group's three gigs scheduled this year. In a long message posted on his website, Ward explained that he was simply not able to come to terms ...  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has pulled out of the group’s upcoming ... and ending with a performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 3—will mark the first time the iconic hard rockers have shared a stage since 2005.  

The band have spoken out about Bill Ward, commenting 'there are two sides to every story'  

Bill Ward, the original drummer for the heavy-metal group Black Sabbath, he was disappointed with the amount of involvement he was offered in the reassembled act's coming performances.  

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has issued the following statement in regards to the band's homecoming concert tomorrow night (Saturday, May 19) at the O2 Academy in Birmingham, England: "Well, rehearsals are finally finished, and now for the nervous part, playing our hometown gig.  

Dear Sabbath Fans and Fellow Musicians, I sincerely regret to inform you that after a final effort to participate in the upcoming Sabbath shows a failure to agree has continued. At this time I have to inform you that I won't be playing with Black Sabbath ...  

General Music News: Drummer Vinny Appice believes the Black Sabbath reunion is descending into a soap opera – and insists Bill Ward should be behind the kit for what's likely to be their last tour.  

NEW YORK, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most iconic rock bands of all time, Black Sabbath, has signed with the world's leading music merchandising company, Bravado, a division of Universal Music Group.  The announcement was made today ...  

Bill Ward has posted another lengthy update on his blog, confirming that he will not be participating in any of the upcoming Black Sabbath shows including the UKs Download Festival, the Burmingham gig, or Lollapalooza. Here are some excerpts from Bills update: I sincerely regret to inform you that after a final effort to participate in the upc... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com  

Black Sabbath has issued a short "no comment" regarding Bill Wards latest update about not being part of the reunion shows: We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bills latest statement. There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tonys treatments and we have engaged... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com  

The band's estranged drummer is now officially out of their three summer gigs  

NEW YORK, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most iconic rock bands of all time, Black Sabbath, has signed with the world's leading music merchandising company, Bravado, a division of Universal Music Group.  The announcement was made today by Tom Bennett, CEO, Bravado. Black...  

The album is set to feature covers featuring Jeff Scott Soto (Journey), Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne Band / Badlands), Jimmy Crespo (Aerosmith), Stephen Pearcy (RATT), Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot), Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath / Heaven & Hell / DIO), Rowan ...  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the group's reunion plans - because he can't get along with his bandmates and their managers.Ward threatened to quit earlier this year (12) after revealing he had not been given a "signable ...  

In his new letter, Ward says that the group asked him to play drums on three songs during their set at the Download Festival in June, an offer that he refused. On May 9th, Ward says, Sabbath asked him to play this Saturday's gig for free without ...  

They are currently recording a new album and will have a world tour the rest of the year, although Tony Iommi will not be a part of many of the dates because he is being treated for lymphoma. The shows will have Ozzy Osbourne joined by Slash, Geezer Butler ...  

Swedish doom collective One Inch Giant has just released a Black Sabbath medley consisting of ten different songs, which is streaming below. One Inch Giant made this medley as a tribute to Tony Iommi in his fight against cancer, letting all of its fans choose the songs. Follow more news from the band by heading over to One Inch Giants Facebook pag... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com  

"We have decided not to make any  detailed  comment  on Bill's latest statement. There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tony's treatments and we have engaged a substitute drummer...  

Original Sabbath skin-thunderer ( ... drummer) Bill Ward is saltily boycotting the group's reunion and new Rick Rubin–produced album, which is exactly what Ward did when the metal pioneers got back together with Ronnie James Dio a few years ago. "I'm very, very sorry that it's fallen to this," Ward blogs (via ArtsBeat), referencing an unsignable contract and "the failure to remember where we came from, the failure to be as brothers." Somewhere...  

A round-up of all the news, views, interviews and cool music things online today (18 May)  

A donation to Help for Heroes will be made from the proceeds of the show. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler will return to their hometown for this exclusive show following November’s momentous announcement that the band are currently working on ...  

Following Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi's treatment for lymphoma he will not join the band on their European tour, which will now be been replaced by 'Ozzy & Friends' gigs. The shows will see frontman Ozzy Osbourne joined by special guests ...  

The warm up gig comes ahead of their highly anticipated appearance at this year’s Download Festival. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler return to their hometown for this exclusive show following November’s announcement that the band are ...  

Black Sabbath will play a one-off UK homecoming gig in Birmingham next month. The 'Paranoid' rockers will perform at the O2 Academy in the city - home to singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward - on May 19 in ...  

Take Your Whiskey Home: A Tribute to Van Halen 1978 - 1984 is set to be released on July 10th  

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has updated fans on the on-off negotiations about whether or not he will perform as part of Black Sabbath's reunion tour line-up. Releasing a statement this evening, Tuesday 15th May, Bill has announced that he will NOT be playing with Black Sabbath this summer.  

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with cancer. The legendary axeman, who is 63 and is currently working on a brand new studio album with the band, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. The band have ...  

(Gibson) Last year, rock heavyweights Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) and Ian Gillan (Deep Purple) teamed up to form WhoCares and release a pair of songs to raise funds to rebuild a music school in Armenia. Now, the guitarist and singer have set a release date ...  

Besides the Sabbath set, which (according to C3) includes original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, two other notable reunions are being staged: Texas avant-punk group At the Drive In, which broke up in 2001 ...  

Iconic heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath have announced that they'll be releasing a brand new greatest hits compilation this June, ahead of their performance at Download Festival later that month.  

Tony Iommi, who is suffering lymphoma, will play those. But he will not be performing the other tour dates over the summer, and those are now dubbed Ozzy & Friends, featuring Geezer Butler, Zakk Wylde and Slash. The only Sabbath show in American skedded is ...  

A round-up of all the news, views, interviews and cool music things online today (16 May)  

BLACK SABBATH - who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour - had to put some plans on hold due to Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. Black Sabbath will perform only three shows ...  

Former Black Sabbath and Dio drummer Vinny Appice has commented further on the rumours that he was set to take over from Bill Ward for this year's reunion shows. Get your Download tickets inside.  

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma.  

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma and, as a result, will not take part in a large chunk of the band's summer tour dates. Shows across Europe, which were scheduled to be Black Sabbath shows, have been replaced ...  

Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi will return to the stage at Black Sabbath's comeback gig in Birmingham ahead of Download Festival (Picture: Corbis) The metal legends will put on a small homecoming show at Birmingham's O2 Academy on May 19 before they headline ...  

La legendaria banda de heavy metal regresa a la escena musical con su material discográfico Iron man: The best of Black Sabbath, el cual estará disponible a partir del 4 de junio próximo  

Police are searching for a motive and a suspect after the president of the San Diego chapter of the Black Sabbath Motorcycle Club was gunned down Friday night in a drive-by shooting. San Diego police said a 51-year-old man and a friend were ...  

Black Sabbath were forced to cancel a number of dates on the European leg of their world tour after guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma. The group's original drummer Bill Ward is believed to have pulled out of the reunion due to a contractual ...  

Days after the popular president of a motorcycle club was shot and killed, another motorcycle club member thinks somebody is targeting bikers in the Mt. Hope area. “I think somebody has a vendetta against somebody here and they’re taking it ...  

BLACK Sabbath’s biggest fan has claimed that greedy online ticket touts have ruined his chance of seeing the Brummie band’s reunion gig in their home city. Sean May, who has got frontman Ozzy Osbourne’s name tattooed on his knuckles, spoke ...  

"We don't know much except that he is gone," said the statement. The Black Sabbath Motorcycle Club was formed in 1972 by seven African American men who liked to ride motorcycles on Sundays. The club, according to its website, is now a ...  

Black Sabbath has reunited, and had planned to headline several European festivals during the summer of 2012. However, due to Tony Iommi's health issues, Sabbath will play just one show, the Download Festival on June 10th.  Most of the previously scheduled Sabbath shows will be covered by Ozzy and Friends, featuring Ozzy Osbourne and special guests including Geezer Butler and Zakk Wylde.  Slash will appear at some shows, as will other special...  

Heavy metal gods Black Sabbath have just announced the release of a new greatest hits album called Iron Man: The Best of Black Sabbath. The new compilation will hit store shelves June 4. This will be their tenth greatest hits album with their ...  

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma and, as a result, will not take part in a large chunk of the band's summer tour dates. Shows across Europe, which were scheduled to be Black Sabbath shows have been replaced ...  

A new Black Sabbath compilation is being released this summer! 'Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath' is being released on June 4 - handily just in time for their set at this year's Download festival on June 10! Nice.  

Black Sabbath have announced that they will be releasing a new 'Best Of' album next month. The compilation, which is titled 'Iron Man: The Best Of Black Sabbath', will be released on June 4 and contains a total of 14 tracks. The album contains a selection ...  

In preparation for their anticipated headline performance at this year’s Download Festival, Black Sabbath have announced an intimate homecoming show at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on Saturday, 19th May. The show will be the band’s first in Birmingham for thirteen years. A donation to Help for Heroes will be made from the proceeds of the show. Tickets for Black Sabbath (/black-sabbath-ticket) are on sale this Friday at 9am.  

On Tuesday Pantera's Rex Brown Completes Black Sabbath Circle With New Band was a top story. Here is the recap: (Classic Rock) Former Pantera bassist Rex Brown is enjoying life as a member of Kill Devil Hill and for him it completes a circle that opened ...  

San Diego police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a local motorcycle club leader dead Friday night. According to police, the shooting happened at around 11 p.m. at 4280 Market Street in downtown San Diego. Multiple shots were fired, killing the ...  

Obviously, the gig is completely sold out, and you can't get tickets anywhere, right? Wrong. In a pretty damn exciting competition, we can offer one lucky winner a pair of tickets to Saturday's show at Birmingham O2 Academy, plus two copies of Iron Man ...  

Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison has reportedly been tapped to record drums on the new Black Sabbath album and has been spotted arriving in England just yesterday. When contacted, Tony Iommi?s management had no comment. But Ozzy himself was reached and stated: ?It?s supposed to be a secret. But Joey is a world class drummer, so sure, we?re glad... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com  

Ozzy Osbourne's legendary rock group was forced to cancel a number of shows this year (12) after guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with cancer. Many of their dates have been changed to feature 'Ozzy & Friends' instead of Black Sabbath - all apart from an ...  

In preparation for their hugely anticipated headline performance at this year’s Download Festival, Black Sabbath have announced an intimate homecoming show at the O2 Academy in Birmingham on Saturday, 19th May. The show will be the band’s first in Birmingham for thirteen years. Black Sabbath Tickets (/black-sabbath-tickets) are ON SALE 9AM TODAY, Friday 4th May,  

Recently, Bill Ward announced that he would not be participating in the Black Sabbath reunion due to an "unsignable" contract being presented in negotiations. After finding out he was replaced by Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison, he has broken his silence. On his Facebook page, Bill has updated the present state of affairs regarding the impending Bla... Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com  

Deep Purple´s Ian Gillan (right) and Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi (above) took everybody by surprise in 2011 by releasing a charity single 'Out Of My Mind', renewing the collaboration that led the pair to record the 'Born Again' album in 1984 under the moniker Black Sabbath. For the occasion, the two rock legends called a few friends, asking for some “help”. None other than Jason Newsted, Jon Lord and Nicko McBrain completed the supergroup.  

Before their headlining performance at this year's Download festival, British heavy heavy metal legends BLACK SABBATH will perform in their hometown of Birmingham for the first time in thirteen years in an intimate homecoming show at the O2 Academy on Saturday, May 19.  

(Classic Rock) Former Pantera bassist Rex Brown is enjoying life as a member of Kill Devil Hill and for him it completes a circle that opened twenty years ago. Back then he stood offstage and watched in awe as drummer Vinny Appice performed with Black Sabbath.  

(Gibson) On this day in 2010, Ronnie James Dio died from stomach cancer. The 67-year-old metal singer had fronted many bands, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio. Gibson looks back: Among the very last songs Ronnie James Dio ever recorded was ...  

Guitar legend Tony Iommi’s first show after being diagnosed with cancer could be in the US after Black Sabbath were confirmed as headliners of Lollapalooza. The heavy metal giants, founded in Aston, will top the bill at America’s most famous music ...  

GUITAR legend Tony Iommi’s first show after being diagnosed with cancer could be in the US after Black Sabbath were confirmed as headliners of Lollapalooza. The band, formed in Aston, will top the bill at America’s most famous music festival, in Grant ...  

Here is the recap: (Gibson) Black Sabbath will play an intimate homecoming show at O2 Academy in Birmingham on Saturday, May 19 as a warm-up for their headlining set at this year's Download Festival. The band also plans to play at this year's Lollapalooza ...  

One of BLACK SABBATH's biggest fans tells U.K.'s Sunday Mercury that online ticket scalpers have made it impossible for him to see his favorite band's reunion concert in their hometown.  

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has completed his last session of chemotherapy as he recovers from his earlier lymphoma diagnosis, he recently announced via a statement through his facebook page. This is a major step in the long journey toward recovery ...  

Black Sabbath is back, for one night only. In North America, anyway. The ground-breaking metal band will take the stage at the celebration of all things rock during the first weekend of August in Chicago. It is their one scheduled stop in the continent on ...  

Black Sabbath have announced an intimate Download warm-up/homecoming show to take place at the Birmingham O2 Academy this May! Get your Black Sabbath Birmingham tickets inside.  

Tickets for Black Sabbath’s intimate show on May 19 at the 02 Academy in Birmingham have gone on sale today, as the band perform ahead of this summers Download festival in June. It will be the band’s first gig since they reunited with the original ...  

On Tuesday Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Cancer Fight Update was a top story. Here is the recap: (Rock News Desk) Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has completed his programme of chemotherapy, he's revealed. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in December last ...  

ROCK fans queued through the night to bag prized tickets for Black Sabbath’s homecoming Birmingham gig. Drug worker Ray Hirons was at the head of a long line when the O2 box office opened at 9am yesterday – after waiting for an incredible 15 hours ...  

The Black Sabbath Motorcycle Club’s Facebook page had this post up Saturday morning: “The Mighty Black Sabbath M.C. Nation is in mourning this A.M., across the United States over the terrible events that have transpired at our San Diego chapter only ...  

However, guitarist Tony is expected to perform despite currently undergoing ... Rock - 11/04/2012 - The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys and Black Sabbath will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival.  

NEWS - Black Sabbath, Kate Nash, The Offspring, The Wedding Present, Adam Ant, Bush, Eddie Izzard - Friday is ticket day  

“This year our multi-colored lollipop swirls black and white with Black Sabbath, Jack White, and The Black Keys,” says Janes Addiction frontman and Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell. “Two Electronic acts, Justice and Avicii will be presented on the ...  

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi has completed chemotherapy treatment for lymphoma. Iommi announced in January that he was battling a form of cancer that affects vessels that are present in the body's immune system. The guitarist's illness caused Black Sabbath ...  

Without further adieu, the official Lollapalooza 2012 line-up. Join the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Black Sabbath, Jack White, At The Drive-In, The Shins, Sigur Ros, M83, Miike Snow and way more. Tickets are still on sale right here for the August 3-5th festival in Chicago, IL's Grant Park.  

CHICAGO - The 2012 Lollapalooza lineup announced Wednesday reaffirms that the culture of DJs and electronic artists is catching up with rock as a live attraction on the lucrative summer…Click to Continue »  

Upcoming Tours: Metal fans in Birmingham will see Black Sabbath return to their hometown for a rare intimate performance ahead of their Download festival slot.  

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has posted an update on his ongoing battle with lymphoma. Black Sabbath themselves are still scheduled to play Download later this year. Get your Download tickets inside  

Heavy metal forefathers Black Sabbath have announced the inclusion of  one special, “intimate” show set to take place in the band’s home town of Birmingham as a lead up to the band’s scheduled headlining performance at the Download ...  

BLACK SABBATH are set to return to their hometown for an intimate charity show ahead of the band's big comeback this summer (12).  

Vinny Appice has publicly confirmed that he will not be joining Black Sabbath for their summer dates after Bill Ward made his issues with the band public earlier this year. Read the full statement and get your Download tickets inside...  

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Black Sabbath will headline Lollapalooza 2012, it has been confirmed. The US festival, which takes place between August 3rd-5th in Chicago, will be Black Sabbath's first US show since guitarist Tony Iommi recovered from chemotherapy.