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Tony Iommi writes Eurovision track
5 Mar 2013
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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi has written a song for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. A piece by the 'Iron Man' rock guitarist has been selected for Armenia's entry in Europe's annual singing contest, and will be performed by The Dorians singer Gor…
Slash pays tribute to Deep Purple star Jon Lord
17 Jul 2012
Music Gossip
Slash and a host of other stars have paid tribute to the late Deep Purple rocker Jon Lord. The keyboard player and founder of the iconic heavy metal band passed away on Monday (16.07.12) in London and several of his music peers and celebrity fans…
Black Sabbath close Download 2012
11 Jun 2012
Music Gossip
Black Sabbath closed Download 2012 with a stunning greatest hits set last night (10.06.12). The British rockers - who were made up of three original members, singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommia and bassist Geezer Butler, with drummer Bill…
Black Sabbath make live return
21 May 2012
Music Gossip
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
16 May 2012
Music Gossip
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
30 Apr 2012
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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
20 Jan 2012
Music Gossip
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…
Tony Iommi 'overwhelmed' by fans' support
13 Jan 2012
Music Gossip
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi has been "overwhelmed" by the support he's received following his diagnosis with cancer. The 63-year-old guitarist has been diagnosed with lymphoma and, following a statement from the band asking fans to send "positive…
Black Sabbath want 'positive vibes' for Tony
10 Jan 2012
Music Gossip
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
16 Aug 2011
Music Gossip
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
11 Nov 2010
Music Gossip
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…
