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Black Sabbath make live return

Music Gossip

21 May 2012

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…

Black Sabbath drummer quits reunion shows

Music Gossip

16 May 2012

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…

Black Sabbath announce homecoming gig

Music Gossip

30 Apr 2012

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…

Black Sabbath given 'kick up the rump' by cancer scare

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2012

Black Sabbath have been given a "kick up the rump" by Tony Iommi's cancer diagnosis. The guitarist with the reformed 'Iron Man' group announced he has been diagnosed with lymphoma earlier this month, and the band have relocated from Los Angeles to…

Black Sabbath want 'positive vibes' for Tony

Music Gossip

10 Jan 2012

Black Sabbath are asking fans to sent guitarist Tony Iommi "positive vibes" in the wake of his cancer diagnosis. The heavy metal musician has been diagnosed with an early stage of Lymphoma and while he is set to undergo treatment, is staying positive…

Ozzy Osbourne rejoins Sabbath

Music Gossip

16 Aug 2011

Ozzy Osbourne has reportedly rejoined the original line up of Black Sabbath. The singer has reportedly met with guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward at a secret location to begin rehearsals for a reunion tour, according…

Geezer Butler wants final Black Sabbath tour

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11 Nov 2010

Geezer Butler wants Black Sabbath to perform one final tour. The bass player said he's keen for the original line up of the band - which includes singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward - to do a last set of farewell shows…

Heaven & Hell: The Devil You Know

14 May 2009

Heaven & Hell are essentially Black Sabbath ‘Mark Two’. After Ozzy was kicked out, Rainbow vocalist Ronnie James Dio stepped into the breach way back in 1979. Now, for legal reasons, they tour and record as Heaven & Hell but it’s still legendary…