Tony Iommi Recalls Being Thrown Offstage at Early ShowTony Iommi Recalls Being Thrown Offstage at Early ShowBeing booked for wrong audience fueled Black Sabbath name change, says guitarist.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
49 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Take It to the Brink on Drug-Fueled ‘Vol. 4′49 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Take It to the Brink on Drug-Fueled ‘Vol. 4′They almost called it 'Snowblind.'Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
Tony Iommi Confused by Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Bad Vibes’ Tour CommentTony Iommi Confused by Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Bad Vibes’ Tour CommentBlack Sabbath guitarist says singer’s suggestion he didn’t enjoy final tour doesn’t match what happened on the road.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ozzy Osbourne Didn’t Enjoy Black Sabbath ReunionOzzy Osbourne Didn’t Enjoy Black Sabbath ReunionSinger recalls “bad vibes” during iconic band’s final years.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Listen to the Melvins and Sleep’s Version of ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’Listen to the Melvins and Sleep’s Version of ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’Black Sabbath cover features Al Cisneros, with test pressing selling for $885.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bill Ward ‘At Peace’ After Being ‘Torn Apart’ By Black Sabbath SplitBill Ward ‘At Peace’ After Being ‘Torn Apart’ By Black Sabbath Split'I’m through anything that was negative about those times,' says Ward.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
Bill Ward Recalls ‘Heart Ripped to Pieces’ in Black Sabbath FeudBill Ward Recalls ‘Heart Ripped to Pieces’ in Black Sabbath FeudDrummer offers advice on dealing with difficult times after recovering from pain of 2012 split.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Original Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Offers Poetry Read at L.A. Art ShowOriginal Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Offers Poetry Read at L.A. Art ShowFor the art exhibition, Ward selected 19 works and wrote poetry to read as fans perused his art.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Tuesday, July 17: Tig’s Rock BirthdaysTuesday, July 17: Tig’s Rock BirthdaysHappy Birthday today (July 17) to Geezer Butler. The bass player and primary lyricist for Black Sabbath is 69.TigmanTigman
Could Black Sabbath Reunite for 2022 U.K. Games?Could Black Sabbath Reunite for 2022 U.K. Games?Two out of three farewell-era members appear to be in favor of one-off show to mark world event in their hometown.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Top 5 Black Sabbath Albums According to Orange Goblin’s Ben WardThe Top 5 Black Sabbath Albums According to Orange Goblin’s Ben WardWithout Black Sabbath, there'd probably be no Orange Goblin. It's never easy picking the Top 5 Sabbath records, but the band's frontman was up for the challenge.Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
The Roots of Progressive Metal in 11 AlbumsThe Roots of Progressive Metal in 11 AlbumsFrom Jethro Tull to Rush and beyond, here are the albums that led to the prog-metal movement. Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia