Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 12, 2018
Earlier this year, Ozzy Osbourne was given a special private performance by the Black Sabbath parody outfit, Mac Sabbath. Not only did the group perform in front of the former Black Sabbath frontman, Jack Osbourne and his daughter was also there for the intimate performance, marking three generations of the Osbournes all in the same […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 14, 2017
Ever wanted to eat a Big Mac in outer space? Well, technically you can next Winter! The McDonalds/Black Sabbath themed group Mac Sabbath are teaming up with the Star Wars themed metal outfit Galactic Empire for a touring adventure entitled, I Got A Bad Feeling About This Tour. The journey begins on February 15th in […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on May 3, 2017
Mac Sabbath are dumb, but you already knew that. The novelty band, which is both a Black Sabbath tribute and a critique of fast food delivered by warped versions of McDonaldland characters, have been extending their 15 minutes of fame. They just wrapped up their second nationwide tour, this time with fellow heavy novelty purveyors […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on March 29, 2017
What’s more gimmicky than a gimmicky metal band? How about a gimmicky metal tour? The Mockstrosity Show featured MacSabbath, Metalachi and Okilly Dokilly. Two of those three bands have the distinction of having gone viral, with mainstream outlets that normally wouldn’t touch anything heavy with a ten foot pole breathlessly covering Okilly and Mac Sabbath. […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on November 7, 2016
When we first heard about the first-ever metal band inspired by The Simpsons‘ Ned Flanders, we were surprised that no one had thought of it first. Then we saw what Okilly Dokilly looked like and were even more impressed. Then we listened the music, which was only demos at the time, and our enthusiasm waned quickly. […]
Posted by Alix Vallecillo on August 12, 2016
Today marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most important metal albums ever made. Sure, it can and should be argued that it’s not Metallica’s best album. And hell, when you really break it down, it’s more of a rock album than anything else, but at over 16 million sold, it’s the biggest-selling album […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on July 15, 2016
Yesterday, the internet went insane after Nintendo announced that they would be relaunching their classic NES system as the NES Classic Edition. The new console will come with 30 built-in games, many of them classics, like Super Mario Bros., Metroid and The Legend of Zelda. Initially launched in 1985, the Nintendo Entertainment System brought […]
Posted by Seth Werkheiser on December 22, 2014
At first glance I thought, “finally! A metal band honoring Steve Jobs!” But the LA-based Mac Sabbath worship the other cult of Mac, the Big Mac. From the band’s Facebook page: “MAC SABBATH” Is indeed: Ronald Osbourne and the whole gang in full regalia playing all their hits like “Sweet Beef” and “Chicken for the Slaves” […]
