US cable music channel VH1 recently ran a program called “The Top 100 Metal Moments”. Of the top 20, some of our boys from Sabbath made the list. Here’s what’s in the top 20: Ozzy plays Moscow Music Festival Ozzy & Nikki Sixx have a “gross a thon” Dio popularizes “Devil’s Horns” Tony Iommi loses […]
Master of the Moon Samples Available
August 7, 2004 by
The new Dio album is due out on August 30/31 (depending on where you are). However, you can hear some of the album now. Over on the SPV website, they have some short mp3 samples of all 10 songs from the Master of the Moon album available. Click here to check ’em out. You can […]
Tony Iommi on a New Sabbath Album
August 7, 2004 by
On July 23rd, the Rocky Mountain News website posted an interview with Tony Iommi in which they talk about a variety of subjects. But is what most interesting is that Tony talks about the attempt to record a new Sabbath album in 2001. Here’s what Tony said about that. The band took a run at […]
Back From Vacation
August 5, 2004 by
Well, I’m back from vacation. I haven’t had a chance to update as I’ve been backlogged with my real job – as fun as this site is, remember – it is a fan site, and my paycheck will always take precedence. I’m hoping to get to a web update in the next couple of days, […]
Going on Vacation
July 22, 2004 by
This weekend, I am going on vacation to visit some family back home. Due to this, there won’t be any updates obviously. When I return, I’ll play catch up with the news and whatever else has come in. Please continue to send in your Ozzfest reviews and ticket stubs / pictures. I’ll get to them […]
Vinny Appice Back in WW3
July 22, 2004 by
As reported over at Blabbermouth, former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice (along with fellow Dio bandmate) have rejoined former band WWIII. Live dates to come later this year.
Bush / Hitler Video removed from War Pigs, it would seem
July 21, 2004 by
I’ve specifically avoided talking about this issue because I do not want to turn my site and my newsletter into a political fiasco, however, I wanted to say this. From concert reports I’ve read, and an email I got from someone associated with the tour who wants to remain anonymous (I have no idea who […]
73 People Arrested at Jul 20 Ozzfest Gig
July 21, 2004 by
This morning on Blabbermouth, a story was posted about 73 people being busted for drugs and underage drinking. Here’s a quote from the article.. Central Ohio’s WBNS TV is reporting that police went undercover Tuesday night (July 20) at Ozzfest in Columbus, OH to bust people with drugs and teens with alcohol. The annual traveling […]
Black Box Review in Stereophile Magazine
July 21, 2004 by
Recieved this email about an interesting review of Black Box. I don’t personally get/read the magazine, so I can’t comment beyond the email. Joe: I just noticed that the Black Box was on Stereophile Magazine record reviews section (page 117, August 2004 issue) . It is an OK article. The amazing thing is that they […]
Live Aid to be released on DVD – Finally!
July 16, 2004 by
Twenty years ago, there was a multi continental benefit concert staged in London in Wembley Arena, and in Philadelphia at JFK Stadium. It was organized by Bob Geldof, and had hours and hours of live performances by several bands. Huge names, too. Names such as U2, Sting, David Bowie, Elton John, George Michael, The Who, […]
