Alice in Chains offer first CD since a tragedy Oct 1, 2009
So did Black Sabbath. Van Halen did it, but not everyone was happy. (MSNBC -- Music)
Osbourne to receive legend award Sep 19, 2009
Osbourne has sold more than 100 million albums with Black Sabbath. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne will be honoured with the Legend of Live award at this year's Billboard Touring Awards in the US. ... "Ozzy has altered the course of rock music and live performance through his work with Black Sabbath and as a hugely popular solo artist," said Billboard's Ray Waddell. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Entertainer Spotlight on Scott Hathaway (30) Sep 17, 2009
I also got into the music of Black Sabbath, Kansas and, of course, Bruce Springsteen. When I was around 14, I got into progressive rock. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
City of West Hollywood Declares Thursday, September 10, 2009 Ozzy Osbourne Day Sep 10, 2009
In 1970, as the frontman for Black Sabbath, Ozzy performed a five-night stand at the Whisky A Go-Go as part of their first U.S. tour ... Grammy Award-winning Ozzy Osbournes illustrious career has spanned 39-years and includes record sales of more than 50 million as a solo artist and more than 50 million albums as a member of the group Black Sabbath. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Freezepop and PAX Three Packs Ava... Sep 5, 2009
- July 31st, 2009 Plus tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters for Wii and songs from Jane's Addiction and Styx for Rock Band Unplugged. - July 24th, 2009 Plus tracks from Kings of Leon, Rancid, Rise Against, Motley Crue and more for Wii and songs from James Gang and Alien Ant Farm for Rock Band Unplugged. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Heaven & Hell’s metal anthems flow devilishly well Aug 31, 2009
BOSTON - Legal pressure forced Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Ronnie James Dio, and Vinny Appice to call their band Heaven & Hell instead of Black Sabbath, but in every way this sporadically operational lineup of the long-running Sabbath brand has become its own entity ... Not that the Dio and Appice reunion with Iommi and Butler - who still perform as Black Sabbath with Ozzie Osbourne and drummer Bill Ward - was ever rusty or musty. (Boston Globe)
Spinal Tap Returns Aug 26, 2009
Plus tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters for Wii and songs from Jane's Addiction and Styx for Rock Band Unplugged. Don't call it a comeback. (IGN FilmForce)
Reality TV Made the Radio Star? Aug 25, 2009
It received moderate success and was slammed by critics; but Kelly deployed another not-so-sceret weapon: her father, Ozzy, with whom she had a UK#1 duet of Black Sabbath s Changes. Kevin Federline. (Suite101.com)
BlizzCon 09: Ozzy Osbourne Interview Aug 24, 2009
IGN: Well, now that your music is being introduced into Rock Band and other music games, will we see these games include your master tracks from your solo career or Black Sabbath. Ozzy Osbourne: You know what, I'm open to anything but I don't understand what you're on about when you say that. (IGN PC Games)
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One of the most influential rock musicians of all time, Ozzy Osbourne rose to prominence as the lead vocalist for Black Sabbath before embarking on a multi-platinum solo career ... The Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has sold over 100 million albums worldwide - 50 with Black Sabbath and as many as a solo artist--and in 2003 was honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard's "Walk of Fame." This is his second collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, following a recent TV spot... (IGN PS2)
'Brutal Legend' to include Sabbath, Megadeth Aug 11, 2009
Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Megadeth and Motorhead are among the 75 bands that will be featured in the video game starring Jack Black as a roadie who fights evil in a mythical metal-themed world ... "Every time I heard 'Children of the Grave' by Black Sabbath, I always thought it sounded like people getting ready for war. I had a list of songs like that, but it only covered 10 percent of the game.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
'Brutal Legend' Soundtrack Revealed Aug 11, 2009
Game features 108 heavy metal songs, from Black Sabbath to Marilyn Manson ... " Some of the artists whose songs are featured in the game include: ? Anthrax ? Black Sabbath ? Def Leppard ? DragonForce ? Judas Priest ? Marilyn Manson ? Megadeth ? Mtley Cr?e ? Motrhead ? Ozzy Osbourne ? Rob Zombie ? Tenacious D (Jack Black's band) Apart from providing musical accompaniment, a handful of artists also provide voice work in the game. Lemmy of Motrhead, Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Double Fine and EA Announce Super-Charged Soundtrack for Brütal Legend Aug 11, 2009
With a total of 75 killer bands showcased, including legends such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Megadeth and Motrhead, Brtal Legend will unleash the inner headbanger in every gamer on October 13th in North America and on October 16th in Europe. Brtal Legend is an epic action game from visionary developer Tim Schafer. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Looking back at Woodstock Aug 10, 2009
With Heaven touring, Aidin Vaziri provides a Black Sabbath album guide (Page 34). Vaziri also quizzed Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher about that band's "calamitous" tour (Page 36). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Black Sabbath, Judas Priest among bands to be included in 'Brutal Legend' Aug 10, 2009
What is your favorite John Hughes movie. Vote for your top John Hughes directed movie. (FOX61, CT)
How many out of 666? Aug 10, 2009
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Bertie Blackman Aug 6, 2009
At the moment Blackman s obsessed with Kate Bush, Eurythmics and Fleetwood Mac but the collection includes everything from Black Sabbath to classical albums by Michael Askill and Peter Sculthorpe. I m yet to really get into those but maybe my sixth album will go that way, she laughs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Heavy metal hot list Aug 4, 2009
As bands like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple were stagnating, a new generation of metal heads were filling the working class clubs across Britain ... Even Black Sabbath took cues from the NWOBHM when they hired Ronnie James Dio for their '80s rebirth. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Incredible Headliners Slated for Spotlight 29 Casino's Fall Concert Series Aug 2, 2009
November 21: Monsters Classic Rock featuring Chris Slade (from AC/DC), Mario Cipollina (from Huey Lewis), Greg Douglass (from Steve Miller Band), Terry Ilous (from XYZ, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath and others), Sam McCaslin; $15, on sale August 1. December 5: Temptations Review with Dennis Edwards & Scherrie Payne & Lynda Laurence, formerly of The Supremes; $50 $40 $30, on sale September 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Christina Aguilera Becomes a DJ Aug 1, 2009
"It stands across so many different feels and genres from A Tribe Called Quest to the B 00004000 eatles to Billie Holiday to Bjork to Black Sabbath, Jay-Z," she said in a phone interview from Los Angeles on Wednesday. The new radio venture, A.P.E. Radio (Artist Personal Experience), will also launch The Eagles' own channel Friday, to be hosted by guitarist Joe Walsh. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Celeste Fianna Adds Heat to New CBS Show 'Josh and JB in The Industry' Aug 1, 2009
a place where Queen, Black Sabbath, Pearl Jam, Jethro Tull and many others recorded award winning albums. Celeste was subjected to acting from a young age; her grandmother being one of the first women ever to receive a scholarship to RADA in the 1940's. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wolfmother Return To Rock You, Because Led Zeppelin Can't Aug 1, 2009
You can't go see Black Sabbath. We're here, we've written these songs, so whatever,' " he hissed. "You know, like Jimi Hendrix ain't here, and it's all good and well for everyone to have these high standards and ideas, but, like, it's not real. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Soundtrack to Cult Favorite This... Aug 1, 2009
Plus tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters for Wii and songs from Jane's Addiction and Styx for Rock Band Unplugged ... Additional tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters will be available in the Wii; Rock Band Music Store, and tracks from Jane's Addiction and Styx will be available for Rock Band Unplugged ... 00 USD, (200 Wii Points) per trackWii Back-Catalog AdditionsAdditionally, tracks from Black Sabbath and Foo Fighters will be available Aug. 4 in the Wii Rock Band Music Store. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
"Eagles Radio Hosted by Joe Walsh" and "Christina Aguilera Radio" to Launch on July 31st Aug 1, 2009
The station will also feature Aguileras personally selected playlist of some of her favorite songs, including a diverse catalog of artists such asSantigold, Nina Simone, Black Sabbath, David Bowie and many more. Similarly, the Eagles A.P.E. channel is set to include station host and band guitarist Joe Walsh offering anecdotes on his early days in music, with topics ranging from destroying hotel rooms to poignant recollections of the Kent State shootings. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Aguilera becomes DJ, talks music, film Jul 31, 2009
"It stands across so many different feels and genres from A Tribe Called Quest to the Beatles to Billie Holiday to Bjork to Black Sabbath, Jay-Z," she said in a phone interview from Los Angeles on Wednesday. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
EA Announces Fall Music Line Up for Sports Franchises Jul 28, 2009
This year, Madden NFL 10 makes the ultimate surprise play with a front-line of classics that includes Black Sabbath, 2Pac, Iron Maiden, Kid Rock, Nirvana, Public Enemy, System Of A Down and Rage Against The Machine; tracks by breakout bands Airbourne, Mastodon, and Killswitch Engage; and an exclusive new song by Cypress Hill. The complete in-game soundtrack for Madden NFL 10. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Screaming fans adore Jonas Brothers Jul 26, 2009
The Jonas' delivered catchy bubblegum pop like "Paranoid" (not the Black Sabbath song), "Poison Ivy" (not the Coasters song) and "Hold On" (one of many songs by that title). It's not really helping their cause in the end that my young daughter -- who happens to be named Ivy and likes the Jonas Brothers -- left saying that the highlight of the night was a Neil Diamond song. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ben Franklin & Jon PickstoneTHE LIMEY Jul 25, 2009
On the music front, heavy-metal forefathers Led Zeppelin and bat-munching Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath firmly plant the Midlands city on the U.K. map. In footballing terms, Aston Villa has been a perennial fixture in England's top flight, with fleeting appearances over the years from the "other" Birmingham sides -- most recently West Bromwich Albion, relegated from the EPL last season to be replaced by the Championship champions Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the subject of this feature,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
A little bittersweet travelin music tonight Jul 18, 2009
AmVet, great songs, but I am still blown away from downstairs Country Joe and Black Sabbath together Deep. I Report (-: You Whine ). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Today in History Jul 17, 2009
Rock musician Terry "Geezer" Butler (Black Sabbath) is 60. Actress Lucie Arnaz is 58. (Yahoo News)
Hamas "Morality" Cops Enforce Islamic Law Jul 9, 2009
Man i miss my Black Sabbath Albums. by YuSoWrong July 8, 2009 10:09 PM PDT. (CBS News -- World)
Best of Xbox Jul 5, 2009
The guitar hasn't changed any from GH1, but the song list has expanded (Kansas -- Carry on Wayward Son, Rolling Stones - Can't You Hear Me Knockin', Rush - YYZ, and Black Sabbath - War Pigs), and the practice mode was smartly designed. Plus, playing an encore of Lynyrd Skynyrd's Free Bird is about all a man can ask for. (IGN Xbox)
Letter to the Editor: Big Ticket noise bothers some Jun 26, 2009
" (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hearing-loss/DS00172, 6-24-09)."Chronic exposure" is not a 3-day event. Chronic means you live with it day after day. I, myself, have experienced the acute and loud concert sounds of Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Def Leppard and others with no after-affects. The volume of the music goes down with every step away from the stage.As for the residents, I'm sure they were aware of the proximity to the fairgrounds were their potential new homes. Fairgrounds come... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
On behalf of parents everywhere: thank you, Internet! Jun 24, 2009
"I'm telling you, we've got another Black Sabbath in the making down here," he says proudly, as if Ozzy Osbourne would be a good thing to have in the basement. Txt. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
A look at a.p.e. radio Jun 19, 2009
Eclectic choices on Aguilera s docket include tunes by Etta James, Santigold, and Black Sabbath. The stations will be available via the artists websites, Clear Channel s Web-based radio stations, and mobile phone applications. (Boston Globe)
no First Amendment defense in Woody Allen v. American Apparel Jun 18, 2009
He had alleged that American Apparel's billboard advertising campaign featuring a still photo of him dressed as a Hasidic Jew from the film Annie Hall" was a blatant misappropriation of his image. Neither side said much at the time about why they had settled the case, but U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Griesa's rulings at a pretrial hearing May 11 - in which he said American Apparel's liability was "very clear" -- provide much of the missing context.American Apparel's defense against... (Harper's Magazine)
Clear Channel deal gives musicians Web channels Jun 16, 2009
Aguilera's playlist will feature songs from Santigold, Black Sabbath and Etta James, Harrison says. "I am so excited to be one of the first artists on a.p.e.," Aguilera said in a statement provided to Billboard. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Hip-hop, Canadian style Jun 5, 2009
Swollen Members, one of Canada's most exciting and accomplished hip-hop groups, will perform at 9 p.m. tonight at Marlintini's. Southeast Alaska's own Phonetic will be opening the show along with DJ Judo and AstronoMar. (Juneau Empire)
Bands catching rhythm of music videogames Jun 5, 2009
The game features the voices of actor Jack Black and rock legends such as former Black Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne. Microsoft, Konami, and Disney Interactive Studios are each showing off karaoke-themed videogames. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Ozzy sues Black Sabbath bandmate May 31, 2009
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne is suing the band's guitarist Tony Iommi over royalty payments ... The guitarist registered the Black Sabbath trademark in the US in 2000 ... "We've all worked too hard and long in our careers to allow you to sell merchandise that features all our faces, old Black Sabbath album covers and band logos, and then you tell us that you own the copyright.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ozzy sues former bandmate May 31, 2009
There is no Black Sabbath without Ozzy ... Ozzy Osbourne has accused former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi in a New York City court of taking over the group's name and costing him royalties from merchandise sales ... The suit says Iommi falsely claimed to have sole rights to Black Sabbath's trademark in recent negotiations with a company that sells the band's merchandise. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Sabbath Suit May 31, 2009
Ozzy Osbourne Sues Ex-Guitarist Over Black Sabbath Name ... NEW YORK Ozzy Osbourne has accused former Black Sabbath band mate Tony Iommi of taking over the heavy metal titans' name and costing him royalties from merchandise sales ... But, he added, "we've all worked too hard and long in our careers to allow you to sell merchandise that features all our faces, old Black Sabbath album covers and band logos, and then you tell us that you own the copyright.". (Fox News)
Strange early jobs of 23 famous people May 31, 2009
Before rising to prominence with Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne worked in a slaughterhouse. 10. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Ozzy sues ex-mate over Sabbath name May 31, 2009
Ozzy Osbourne sues in NYC over Black Sabbath name ... NEW YORK Ozzy Osbourne has accused former Black Sabbath band mate Tony Iommi of taking over the heavy metal titans' name and costing him royalties from merchandise sales ... Ozzy Osbourne has accused former Black Sabbath band mate Tony Iommi in a New York City court of taking over the heavy metal titans' name and costing him royalties from merchandise sales. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ozzy Osbourne sues over Black Sabbath name May 30, 2009
Evan Agostini / APOzzy Osbourne has accused former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi of taking over the heavy metal titans' name and costing him royalties from merchandise sales ... NEW YORK - Ozzy Osbourne has accused former Black Sabbath band mate Tony Iommi of taking over the heavy metal titans' name and costing him royalties from merchandise sales ... But, he added, "we've all worked too hard and long in our careers to allow you to sell merchandise that features all our faces, old Black... (MSNBC -- News)
Metal band finds surprise success May 28, 2009
Reiner: For me it was Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Grand Funk, Cactus, bands like that. Jimi Hendrix. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Jammin 97.3 signing off May 26, 2009
Currently, the radio station airs music Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The station broadcasts artists ranging from Michael Jackson to Black Sabbath, and airs hourly public service announcements. "It's been fun trying to run a radio station," said Kelly. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Mammatus: Corralitos band comes to S.F. May 22, 2009
Living far off the rock 'n' roll grid, amid the apple trees and redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills in rural Corralitos, the homegrown psychedelic explorers of Mammatus aren't afraid to roam widely, away from the neon brights and skinny pants of the cool-kid crowd - especially when it comes to digging up acid-rock riffs hazily reminiscent of heroes like Black Sabbath and Comets on Fire. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Heaven & Hell, 'The Devil You Know' May 18, 2009
Proving itself to be more than a reunion cash-in, Heaven & Hell - the re-brand for Black Sabbath with Ronnie James Dio on vocals - has a batch of new material that is every bit as menacingly delightful as 2007's concert tour that revived the lineup after 15 years ... Since first teaming in 1979, Dio, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and (slightly later) drummer Vinny Appice have conjured a rich catalog of allegorical dread distinctly different from the more temporal horrors addressed... (Boston Globe)
High hopes for verve of Steel May 15, 2009
"He asked me why I had to shake my head and play a loud guitar. They associate it with satanic forces. They don't really see a divide between me and Black Sabbath.". Now based in Dubbo, her parents flew to London to see Royal Treatment Plant in the band's formative stages. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Disturbing times call for Disturbed music May 14, 2009
That s what music does for Draiman, whether he is listening to some old-school Black Sabbath or belting out monkey-like shrieks on stage in front of thousands of screaming fans. Disturbed will hit the stage May 12 at the La Crosse Center as part of the Music as a Weapon IV Festival. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Feeling Lamb of God's wrath May 14, 2009
Metal needs its trailblazers to work alongside elder statesmen such as Slayer and Black Sabbath, and Lamb of God is perfectly handling the task. Lamb of God topped a head-crushing bill of As I Lay Dying, Municipal Waste, and God Forbid. (Boston Globe)
Bob Dylan Nabs Second Billboard #1 Debut May 7, 2009
Heaven and Hell, Mike Jones, NOFX debut in top 50 (VHI.com -- Music News)
From the HIP May 4, 2009
The devil you used to know was Ozzy Osbourne, supplanted by Ronnie James Dio in this vestige of Black Sabbath, a quartet that lumbers from one theatrical dirge to the next with too much heavy and not enough metal. "The Devil" has its devilish moments, but a higher quotient of Tony Iommi's psychotic riffing would have been a welcome counterweight to the oppressive doom and sonic sludge. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jim Jarmusch takes control Apr 30, 2009
" Set in Long Island suburbia during the late 1970s -- although the time period feels fuzzy in various ways -- "Lymelife" offers charm and humor through its young central characters and pathos through its remarkable supporting cast, without pulling punches on its overall atmosphere of autumnal darkness and anomie. Rory Culkin gives a quiet but compelling performance as Scott, the awkward and indrawn youngest son of a crumbling marriage between real-estate developer Mickey (Alec Baldwin) and... (Salon)
Music Review: Sabbath at its best (again) with Dio Apr 29, 2009
This may be blasphemous, but Black Sabbath has always been a better band with Ronnie James Dio at the microphone instead of Ozzy Osbourne. And this being Black Sabbath, blasphemy has always been cool ... Let Ozzy have his TV show; Black Sabbath is in far better hands. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
* Metal mania Apr 20, 2009
Black Sabbath are often hailed as the first heavy metal act, although you will meet smart-asses who claim that Led Zeppelins Whole Lotta Love (1969), the Beatles Helter Skelter (1968) or Jimi Hendrixs Purple Haze (1967) was the first heavy metal track ... E Black Sabbath: Found live bats tasty. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Satellites beat ID chips for recovering lost pets Apr 20, 2009
Black Sabbath got its start in Birmingham. The Doors stumbled into each other in Venice Beach. (Boston Globe)
Local band moves on up Apr 16, 2009
Their first album, "Numbers res", was released in 2001, and contained original songs drawn from the influences of bands like The Beatles and Black Sabbath. "Numbers res" was their lucky break, allowing them to play throughout the southeast region. (The University Echo, TN)
Miss Sunshine, with a bad case of Lyme disease Apr 11, 2009
Google away; it's all true, right down to the legendary English producer run to seed (that would be Chris Tsangarides, onetime dial-twister for Black Sabbath and Judas Priest), the incompetent female manager married to a band member, the half-baked life nostrums delivered by aging metalheads and the naive belief that someone is still interested in a mediocre but very loud band that's been left far behind by musical and cultural history. Andrew O'Hehir. (Salon)
Augusta boasts great musical talents Apr 9, 2009
EDISON PROJECT (Friday, Sky City, 1157 Broad St.; Saturday, Somewhere in Augusta, 2701 Washington Road): Think the Beach Boys meet the Who, or perhaps bubble gum Black Sabbath. An incredible live act armed with stick-in-the-head power pop tunes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Metallica, Run-DMC Headed To Rock Hall Of Fame Apr 5, 2009
" Burton's death in 1986, when the band's tour bus slid off an icy road in Sweden, was the first of several career-defining moments for Metallica, which has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. Newsted quit in 2001 and was replaced by current bassist Robert Trujillo; the band had a drawn-out legal fight with Napster over illegal music downloads; and Hetfield, seriously burned in a pyrotechnics accident on stage in 1992, battled alcohol and substance abuse. Newsted has accepted an... (Click2Houston, TX)
2009 Rock Hall Inductees Honor Pop's Subgenres Apr 5, 2009
With the exception of Black Sabbath, no other metal group has come to clearly define this style of music and proven capable of making such sweeping alterations to its course. The band's discography is a roster of classic albums -- "Master Of Puppets," "Ride The Lightning," "The Black Album" etc. (KCRA 3, CA)
Newsweek: Metallica's Hetfield on therapy, Spinal Tap Apr 4, 2009
Then we had the good fortune to go play and induct Black Sabbath, and that's when it hit me: hey, aren't we eligible. It is somewhat surreal. (MSNBC -- Music)
Q&A: More 'Brutal' details from designer Tim Schafer Apr 3, 2009
A: The hard part is confirming exact bands, but I can say my favorite bands growing up have always been some of the great classic acts like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. Some of those, and bands like that I've had the chance to meet through this game. (USA Today -- Tech)
