Former Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls dead at 68

Posted by Bram Teitelman on January 30, 2017

This Saturday (4) Black Sabbath will play their last-ever live show before retiring. However, this past Saturday, the Sabbath camp suffered another less, as longtime keyboardist Geoff Nicholls passed away following an ongoing battle with lung cancer. While he joined Black Sabbath for 1980’s Heaven and Hell, it was as the second guitarist, but he wound up […]

Now There’s Two Dio Tribute Groups Featuring Former Bandmates

Posted by Zach Shaw on April 27, 2012

You’ve probably already know of Dio Disciples, the tribute band featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens and members Dio’s solo group. Now get ready for yet another touring group featuring former Dio collaborators forming to pay tribute to the late great singer: The Southern Cross. This particular group was formed by former Dio guitarist Rowan Robertson (currently […]

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Former Black Sabbath keyboardist Geoff Nicholls dead at 68

Sortilège share new song “Derrière les Portes de Babylone”

Firstborne drop “Intercontinental Champions” video

Tarja’s Outlanders drop new single “We Own This Sky” featuring Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal

Host unveil “My Only Escape” video

Trivium cover Heaven Shall Burn’s “Implore The Darken Sky”