Geezer Butler Statement on Future of Black Sabbath

A few minutes ago, Geezer Butler posted this to his own website: I would like to make it clear, because of mounting speculation and rumours, that there will be definitely NO reunion of all four original members of Black Sabbath, whether to record an album or to tour. Geezer Butler Pretty definitive statement on the […]

What are they up to now?

It’s been a few years since I’ve done this article, and with it being a new year, I thought I’d have a run at it again. There’s been many people in Black Sabbath over the years, and keeping up with what they’re all doing can be a challenge. So I’ve decided to research it, and […]

Live at Hammersmith Vinyl Out Next Week

This coming week, the previously “limited release” album, “Live at Hammersmith Odeon” is being re-released again. In another “limited edition” release. This time it’s a triple vinyl release. The one previous was a limited run of 5,000 copies through Rhino’s “Handmade” label. This is a similar deal, it will be available only in a run […]

RIP Cozy Powell

This would have been Cozy’s 63rd birthday today. Knowing him, he’d probably still pull this off quite nicely. Additionally, the Cozy Powell site is undergoing a facelift, it should be launched by the time you see this message. Rest in peace Cozy, it was nice working with you for the short time I did. Temporary […]

Slip Away

If you’ve been frequenting my site for awhile, then you know about Jamie Mallender. He’s the bassist in Tony Martin’s solo band, and also has a few releases of his own. I’m here to let you know that Jamie has a new track out now – it’s been out for a couple of weeks now. […]

Dehumanizer Deluxe Edition Announced

“This is metal boys and girls, no goth, no makeup, no frills, no bullshit, just straight up in your face, knock you on your ass metal.Long live this music, long live Sabbath, and death to your modern day bullshit!” – whammydoom, Youtube comment on TV Crimes video. Coming in February is the next in the […]

Bill Ward on That Metal Show

Don’t forget, Bill Ward of Black Sabbath is on VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show” this coming Saturday night the 20th at 11PM Eastern Time (in the US). Hopefully, we can get some news from Bill about new solo album(s), but whatever he talks about, it will be cool to see him on TV. Check out […]

Seventh Star & Eternal Idol Deluxe Edition Reviews

I got in the mail yesterday my copies of The Eternal Idol and Seventh Star “Deluxe Editions” from Universal Records. I was very much anticipating the releases of these two. Primarily because of what is on Disc 2 of “The Eternal Idol”. Black Sabbath fans (well, ones of this era of the band’s history) have […]

Stryper does “Heaven & Hell”

Back in March, I posted some news saying the Christian band Stryper was doing an album of metal covers. The songs chosen are in their words, “a collection of twelve cover songs from bands that inspired Stryper and helped to shape the band’s sound and musical identity.” Anyway, while the full album isn’t out yet, […]

Bill Ward on That Metal Show

If you’re in the US, and get the cable channel “VH1 Classic” and you read this site, then you probably know about a show called “That Metal Show”. It’s an interview show with host Eddie Trunk and a couple of his sidekicks. Eddie is a long time DJ in New York, has a weekly show […]