How the ‘Heavy Metal’ Soundtrack Became an ’80s Time CapsuleHow the ‘Heavy Metal’ Soundtrack Became an ’80s Time CapsuleBack in the ‘70s, heavy metal wasn’t just a genre of music. It was also a monthly graphic magazine – and then a movie.David KonowDavid Konow
How Black Sabbath Set a Metal Template on ‘Master of Reality’How Black Sabbath Set a Metal Template on ‘Master of Reality’Guidelines for how heavy music would sound were pretty much written on this third album.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Sunday, July 17: Rock BirthdaysSunday, July 17: Rock BirthdaysHappy Birthday today (July 17) to Geezer Butler. The bass player and primary lyricist for Black Sabbath is 67.TigmanTigman
Leading New ProjectLeading New ProjectClutch frontman Neil Fallon and drum legend Vinny Appice lead a new project they've titled Dunsmuir.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Final U.S. ShowsFinal U.S. ShowsBlack Sabbath have announced three final U.S. shows, while a flyer reportedly shows their last ever shows slated for the U.K. next year.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Estranged Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Forms New Band Day of ErrorsEstranged Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Forms New Band Day of ErrorsEstranged Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has formed a new power trio called Day of Errors.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Tony Iommi Recalls Pranking Bill Ward, Offers Thoughts on Black Sabbath’s Farewell TourTony Iommi Recalls Pranking Bill Ward, Offers Thoughts on Black Sabbath’s Farewell TourBlack Sabbath's Tony Iommi recalled two hilarious pranks he played on Bill Ward and reflected on the band's farewell run.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Contributes to Reward for Information on Los Angeles Dog KillerBlack Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Contributes to Reward for Information on Los Angeles Dog KillerBlack Sabbath's Geezer Butler, an animal lover, has added $2,500 to the reward money for information on a Los Angeles-area dog killer.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Puts Beverly Hills Home on the MarketBlack Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Puts Beverly Hills Home on the MarketThe Black Sabbath bassist has put his Beverly Hills home on the market for $3.2 million.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Drive-Thru MetalDrive-Thru MetalLike your metal with a side of fries? Check out our review and photos of Black Sabbath parody act Mac Sabbath's recent New York City date.Liz RamanandLiz Ramanand
Ozzy Osbourne Shares Last Conversation With Lemmy Kilmister; Hopes He’s Not Next Rock Star DeathOzzy Osbourne Shares Last Conversation With Lemmy Kilmister; Hopes He’s Not Next Rock Star DeathWith so many rock stars passing this year, Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne hopes he's not next and in an interview he also discusses the death of Lemmy Kilmister.Chad ChildersChad Childers
The Final ShowThe Final ShowIn a town hall style interview, Tony Iommi pondered about Black Sabbath’s final show taking place in Birmingham.Graham HartmannGraham Hartmann