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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI is Metal Hammer's No. 1 Metal Guitarist

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has topped the poll of "Riff Lords" — best metal guitarists — in Metal Hammer magazine's March 2005 issue. The magazine praises Tony's "highly distinctive style of fretsmanship that's economical yet crushingly effective." And it anticipates the comments from reader...
March 17, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Re-Signs With EPIC, Says 'No' To New BLACK SABBATH Album

Billboard.com is reporting that OZZY OSBOURNE has re-signed with Epic Records and is working on material for his next studio release. "Ozzy's writing now, and there'll be something out at the beginning of next year," his wife/manager Sharon told Billboard.com. One item not likely to see the light of...
March 16, 2005
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GINGER Explains Departure From BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION

Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger recently conducted an hour-long interview with Michael Butler (AMERICAN HEARTBREAK bassist) of "The Rock and Roll Geek Show" (web site) about his involvement with BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION and the breakup of THE WILDHEARTS, among other topics. A couple of excerpts f...
March 11, 2005
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GZR's 'Ohmwork' Release Date Pushed Back To May

Sanctuary Records has pushed back the release date of the new GZR album, "Ohmwork", to May 10 from the previously announced April 19. Led by legendary BLACK SABBATH bass guitarist and lyricist Geezer Butler, GZR's new album will contain the following tracks: 01. Misfit 02. Pardon My Depression 03. P...
March 10, 2005
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GZR Singer CLARK BROWN Launches New Web Site For SYMATIC Project

SYMATIC, the Worcester, Massachusetts-based group featuring GEEZER vocalist Clark Brown, have launched their official web site at www.symaticmusic.com. Currently available for listening on the site are three songs ("All You", "Dead Stare" and "Death") off their soon-to-be-released full-lenghth album...
March 9, 2005
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MORTAL SIN Frontman Talks About Touring With METALLICA, Upcoming Album

MORTAL SIN frontman Mat Maurer recently spoke to HailMetal.com about touring with METALLICA and TESTAMENT during the group's early years and their upcoming album, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: HailMetal.com: If given a chance to tour with METALLICA again would y...
March 1, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Helsinki Show Confirmed

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the 12,000-capacity Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland on Tuesday, July 5. Tickets go on sale March 7 and are priced at 51 and 56 euros. The group's European itinerary...
March 1, 2005
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PAUL DI'ANNO: 'I Still Do MAIDEN Songs Because That's What People Want To Hear'

In the February 17 edition of the Belfast Telegraph, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno is interviewed about his past drug use and his recently published autobiography. Over the course of his 25-year career, Di'Anno has spent time in prison, had five wives, was the original vocalist for Brit m...
February 25, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Confirmed For Greece's ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have been confimed for Greece's Rockwave Festival, set to take place June 25 at Terra Vibe in Athens. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are VELVET REVOLVER, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WASTEFALL. A po...
February 23, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH To Play Bulgaria In June

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the fourth edition of the Bulgarian "Arena Music" festival, set to take place on June 23 in Sofia. The group's European itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 09 –...
February 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Second Norwegian Concert Announced

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the 13,000-capacity Koengen in Bergen, Norway on Saturday, July 9. As previously reported, SABBATH will also perform at the 8,000-capacity Oslo Spektrum arena in Oslo on...
February 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: Oslo, Stockholm Concerts Sell Out In Less Than An Hour

BLACK SABBATH's headlining concert in Oslo, Norway reportedly sold out in less than an hour after tickets went on sale Saturday morning (Feb. 19). SABBATH's original lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — are scheduled to play at the 8,000-capacity Oslo Spektrum on Thursda...
February 19, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: More European Dates Confirmed

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed three headlining shows in Germany in June. The group's European itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 09 – Dortmund, GER @ Westfalenhalle 1 Jun. 11 - Derbyshire, UK @ Donington Park (...
February 19, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Prince Of Darkness' Box Set Changes Detailed

According to Black-Sabbath.com, several changes have been made to the track listing for OZZY OSBOURNE's forthcoming "Prince of Darkness" four-CD box set, due on March 22. Here's a summary of the changes: * Originally, Disc 1 was to include the Randy Rhoads instrumental, but it was deleted. * Origina...
February 12, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH To Play Norway And Sweden In July

The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — have confimed a headlining date at the 8,000-capacity Oslo Spektrum arena in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, July 7. Support at the show will come from VELVET REVOLVER. Tickets for the concert go on sale on Sat...
February 11, 2005