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Black Sabbath Debut 'End of the Beginning' on 'CSI'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:22:07 +0000

Black Sabbath fans jonesing for an early taste of the band's upcoming '13' album got a treat last night (May 15), when Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler showed up to debut some new material on the season finale of 'CSI.'

Ozzy Osbourne Claims Bill Ward Wasn't In Shape for Black Sabbath Tour

Billy Dukes — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:15:09 +0000

It was a contractual dispute that supposedly kept Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward from joining his mates for their upcoming tour and album, but Ozzy Osbourne says there is another side to the story. The singer questions if Ward was physically up for touring and recording.

Black Sabbath Debut New Song, 'Loner,' Live in Australia

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:13:20 +0000

Black Sabbath fans down under are scoring big as the band continues their trek through Australia. Sabbath debuted another new tune titled ‘Loner’ during their gig last night (May 1) in Melbourne, marking the song’s world premiere. The fan-filmed footage above of Black Sabbath performing ‘Loner’ is reminiscent of old school Black Sabbath, rich with [...]

Rick Rubin on Black Sabbath's '13′: 'It Scratches That Black Sabbath Itch'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:56:46 +0000

Alongside their status as worldwide metal legends, Black Sabbath are one of the biggest British rock bands of all time, so it only makes sense that the U.K. music mag Mojo is rolling out the red carpet for the group's new '13' album with an issue providing an in-depth look at the sessions -- including a lengthy interview with producer Rick Rubin.

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Black Sabbath + Others Fight Poverty with Concert Tickets

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:59:24 +0000

Poverty afflicts so many people that it can feel like it’s impossible to make a difference — but like any huge problem, the most effective solutions involve the efforts of many, and that’s where programs like the Global Citizen Tickets Initiative come in. Spearheaded by Pearl Jam manager Kelly Curtis and Hugh Evans, the chief [...]

33 Years Ago: Black Sabbath's First Tour With Ronnie James Dio Begins

Eduardo Rivadavia — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:59:48 +0000

Heavy metal overlords Black Sabbath began the second chapter of their storied career in April 1980, when they hit the road in Europe and U.K. for their first shows with Ozzy Osbourne’s replacement, Ronnie James Dio.

Black Sabbath Debut New Song, 'Methademic,' Live in Melbourne

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:59:11 +0000

Black Sabbath have unveiled another new track live during the overseas road trek to promote their upcoming album '13.' At a concert in Melbourne, Australia on Monday (April 29), the group performed 'Methademic,' which is slated for release as one of three bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of '13.'

Black Sabbath Announce 2013 Summer Tour of North America

Dave Lifton — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:03:12 +0000

We didn't think four dates would be enough, and today (April 25), Black Sabbath confirmed what we had been thinking all along. The band has announced a five-week tour of North America in support of its upcoming album, '13.' The full list of shows can be found below.

Hear Black Sabbath's New Single 'God Is Dead?'

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:22:15 +0000

Black Sabbath have finally unveiled ‘God is Dead?,’ the first song from their long-awaited reunion. It’s our first taste of ‘13,’ which is the first full Sabbath album to feature Ozzy Osbourne on vocals since 1978′s ‘Never Say Die!’ (As we all know, original drummer Bill Ward opted out of the reunion, with Brad Wilk [...]

Black Sabbath Add Bonus Songs to '13′ Deluxe Edition

Dave Lifton — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:02:20 +0000

Black Sabbath are adding bonus songs to the deluxe edition of their upcoming album '13.' The band recently announced the titles of the three additional songs that will accompany the eight previously announced tracks included on the standard edition of the album, which comes out on June 11.

Tony Iommi on Cancer Fight: 'I'm Not Ready to Go'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:34:29 +0000

With a new tour and album just around the corner, there are some very busy days ahead for the guys in Black Sabbath. But until then, there's time for reflection, and during a recent interview with 'Birmingham Mail,' guitarist Tony Iommi opened up about the band's new music, as well as the cancer diagnosis that nearly sidelined him just as it was all coming together.

Black Sabbath Announce First 2013 U.S. Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:58:13 +0000

Their truncated 2012 tour didn't offer much for American fans, but with a new album around the corner and a freshly sober frontman, the guys in Black Sabbath have raised the curtain on a handful of 2013 dates that will bring the band to select American cities.

New Black Sabbath Single Set to Arrive This Week

Dave Lifton — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:41:39 +0000

Black Sabbath has revealed the release date for the first single off their new album, ‘13.’ The metal giants will make ‘God is Dead?’ available as a digital single on April 19. The news that ‘God is Dead?’ is the first single means that ‘End of the Beginning’ will, contrary to previous speculation, not be [...]

Black Sabbath Debuts '13′ at L.A. Press Event

Dave Lifton — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:18:27 +0000

Last night (April 10) in Los Angeles, Black Sabbath threw a party for a hand-picked group of media members and VIPs to get the first listen to their upcoming album, '13.' Although Ultimate Classic Rock received an invitation, we were unable to attend. However, our sister site Loudwire and fan site black-sabbath.com were there. A recap of their impressions follows.

Black Sabbath to Premiere New Single on 'CSI' Season Finale

Jeff Giles — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:20:49 +0000

Hoping to hear some of the new Black Sabbath album before '13' drops on June 11? Good news: You can -- but you'll have to watch the season finale of 'CSI' to do it.

Geezer Butler on Black Sabbath's '13′: 'We Have Done the Almost Impossible'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:35:11 +0000

We still haven't heard more than a single riff from Black Sabbath's upcoming '13' album, but nothing's keeping the band members from telling the press we should expect great things from the new songs.

Black Sabbath Confirms 2013 European Tour

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:35:27 +0000

Black Sabbath's world tour in support of their upcoming album '13' is beginning to take shape. The band, which just completed a long-awaited reunion project with original singer Ozzy Osbourne, will play New Zealand, Australia and Japan later this month. Now, a series of 15 European shows have been confirmed, beginning November 20.

Ozzy Osbourne Says New Black Sabbath Album is 'Mindblowing'

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:04:46 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne is hailing the forthcoming Black Sabbath reunion project as a return to form for the band, which hadn't produced a studio effort with him since 1978.

Black Sabbath Reveals Cover Art, First Guitar Riff From '13′

Dave Lifton — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:26:38 +0000

Last month, Black Sabbath announced that their long-awaited album '13' would be released on June 11. Today (April 4) they revealed the cover art, as well as a 27-second clip of the music within (embedded below).

Video for Tony Iommi-Penned 'Lonely Planet' Song Released

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:16 +0000

Armenian rockers Dorians will take the Tony Iommi-penned 'Lonely Planet' to the Eurovision Song Contest in May. The song's music video -- along with videos for the other 38 entries -- has been made available to fans of the band, of Black Sabbath and the international song contest, now in its 58th year.