I just ran across an old copy of the Philadelphia Daily News newspaper from August 31, 1992 in which the writer talks about some bands’ first appearances in Philadelphia. The article talks about the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, as well as Black Sabbath (Sabbath’s also was their first appearance in the US). It’s a short […]
No News on Old Tapes
July 5, 2003 by
I’ve gotten a few emails recently asking about what’s going on with those tapes that were reported to have been discovered recently which may have been Earth recordings, and early demos of the first couple of Sabbath albums. Well, I have no news to report. I had inquired about them to a few of my […]
Dio DVD News
July 5, 2003 by
I just got word that the old Dio concert footage from the Sacred Heart tour (which was a great tour – I saw it back when it happened) is going to be re-released on DVD later this year. I’ve contacted Warner Records for further information, but in the meantime, this is what I have on […]
Dio Giveaway Winners
June 19, 2003 by
The latest contest is over, and the winners have been picked. The winners received a copy of the latest Dio disc – the two CD compilation “Stand Up & Shout: The Dio Anthology”. The four questions are shown below, followed by the answers (and the source of the answers): 1. Which album was the first […]
Dio Guitarist Situation
June 13, 2003 by
The Dio guitarist situation continues to be a (perceived) fluid situation. I just was sent this email by a fan about Craig Goldy returning… DIO Confirms GOLDY On Board For The Long Term – June 13, 2003 This week on the nationally syndicated radio show “Rockline”, Ronnie James Dio confirmed that Craig Goldy will in […]
Iommi / Anselmo Album Dead?
June 3, 2003 by
Another piece that has gone by during the few weeks I haven’t updated was some news that it looks like the Anselmo / Iommi CD might be dead. Check this out: PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo stopped by the studios of Sirius Radio in New York City on Tuesday, May 20 and spoke to “Hard Attack” […]
Dio Guitarist Situation
June 3, 2003 by
Forget what you saw below about Warren DeMartini. That’s out. Craig Goldie is back as Dio guitarist. :) This actually happened a couple of weeks ago, but I haven’t had the time to update the site with this news. Here’s an update from blabbermouth.net about it.. CRAIG GOLDY Rejoins DIO! – May 24, 2003 Guitarist […]
New Sabbath Box Set?
June 3, 2003 by
In the last 24 hours, I’ve gotten four emails from folks asking if I knew anything about a 9 CD Black Sabbath box set to be released in October of 2003. I can say that I do not know anything. I’ve contacted some folks at record labels I know and have asked for information. If […]
DIO ANTHOLOGY NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER
May 14, 2003 by
I noticed today that the Dio Anthology CD is available for pre-order through Amazon.com now. It’s due to be released on May 27th, and has a very wide ranging list of tracks (see news story a little below this). Anyway, you can click on the graphic to the right to pre-order your copy. I’m also […]
Empire CD
May 14, 2003 by
A short note – I neglected to mention the release of the Trading Souls album from the band Empire led by Rolf Munkes. This is of interest to Sabbath fans due to the inclusion of former Sabbath band members Tony Martin, Neil Murray, & Don Airey (currently in Deep Purple). I just today found out […]
