Bill Ward’s Merch

Bill Ward is selling a lot of his old drum kit and merchandise going way way back.  Some of it pre-dating even Black Sabbath to his then band Mythology.   There’s not a lot of sell here to make – that’s the extent of the story. haha.  Anyway, check out the stuff at this link: http://bit.ly/BWreverbshop […]

The Ten Year War Box Set

Today another new box set was announced, this one called “The Ten Year War”.  It is a vinyl box set, and due out later this year.  If you’re a vinyl collector, then this will definitely be of interest.   I have a lot of detail to discuss, but there’s one I want to get out […]

New Tony Martin Solo Album Info

Ex BLACK SABBATH singer TONY MARTIN has confirmed that the making of his long awaited third solo album has begun. Teamed with drummer Danny Needham of Tony Martin’s Headless Cross and Venom, and American guitarist Scott McClellan, Tony says this collection of songs is currently under the working title of THORNZ. It was previously going […]

Snakecharmer Second Skin

Back on December 2012, I wrote about the then pending release of the first Snakecharmer album.  At the time I rather liked it, but in the few years that have passed since I wrote that, I’ve come to bloody love the album.  The first Snakecharmer album is for me one of my favorite albums released […]

Reflections on Geoff Nicholls

Today has been an odd day for me.  I woke up to an email from Tony Iommi’s management telling me that Geoff Nicholls had died.  After I got the word out there, I started contacting others.  Former Black Sabbath band mates, and other people I knew that knew Geoff.  One of which was Jamie Mallender. […]

RIP Geoff Nicholls

Rest in Peace Geoff Nicholls, a long time member of Black Sabbath having been there for roughly 25 years, and appeared on NUMEROUS albums.

Black Sabbath: The Ultimate Collection

As we edge closer to the “final shows” by Black Sabbath, one not unexpected thing has happened.  We have an announcement of a new compilation from Universal.   This will be released on October 28th, and the shows start up again in early November.   The compilation is called “Black Sabbath: The Ultimate Collection”.  Details […]

“The End” in Birmingham – Jan 2017

I’ve been told that this is legitimate, and is happening.   As I’d been telling everyone all along, the Black Sabbath “The End” tour will end in Birmingham in January 2017.    This poster with dates is real.

Geezer Butler Walk of Fame

Care to help / vote to get Geezer Butler on the Birmingham Walk of Fame?  Check out this petition set up online.

“The End” Merchandise

Thought folks might want to see this, so I enlisted a friend at the Las Vegas gig to take some pictures of the Merch tables.  Check out the pics below to see what they’re selling.  $100 for an autographed “The End” CD is kind of pricey, IMO.