Geezer Butler Recalls Being Fired From Black Sabbath by Bill WardGeezer Butler Recalls Being Fired From Black Sabbath by Bill WardBassist says drummer dismissed him without consulting bandmates.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s ‘Dying Cat’ Studio SessionTony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s ‘Dying Cat’ Studio SessionThey brought violin and cello to record track for ‘Vol. 4’ then realized there was more to it.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s Spooky ‘Fifth Member’Tony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s Spooky ‘Fifth Member’Guitarist says the band was accompanied by “over-self” and cites “loneliness” as one reason for breakup.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Street Fight Could Have Stopped Black Sabbath From Making ‘Paranoid’Street Fight Could Have Stopped Black Sabbath From Making ‘Paranoid’Tony Iommi still doesn’t know how they escaped from “vicious” mob three days before recording sessions began.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Eddie Van Halen Co-Wrote a Black Sabbath Song With Tony IommiHow Eddie Van Halen Co-Wrote a Black Sabbath Song With Tony IommiTwo legends. One song.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Ozzy Osbourne No Longer Wants Another Black Sabbath ShowOzzy Osbourne No Longer Wants Another Black Sabbath ShowFrontman says band is “done” and work on new solo album remains on hold due to producer’s COVID-19.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Classic Rock Bands Selling Face Masks for CharityClassic Rock Bands Selling Face Masks for CharityThe Doors, Rolling Stones, Queen and Black Sabbath are among the many bands selling face masks for COVID-19 relief. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
COVID-19 Update: Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi to Hold Charity AuctionCOVID-19 Update: Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi to Hold Charity AuctionMore coronavirus-related news, as Tony Iommi plans a charity auction, John Fogerty performs “Down on the Corner” from home, Deep Purple delay their new album and more.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Black Sabbath Considered Hiring Michael BoltonBlack Sabbath Considered Hiring Michael BoltonThe crooner previously denied the suggestion that he tried out for Ozzy Osbourne’s job.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tony Iommi on Letting Ozzy Osbourne Join His Band: ‘Forget It!’Tony Iommi on Letting Ozzy Osbourne Join His Band: ‘Forget It!’Black Sabbath guitarist recalls being certain future frontman couldn’t sing.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty