Firewind Announce New Distribution Deal In North America

Chances are you know guitarist Gus G. best for his recent work with Ozzy Osbourne. However, fans know that the Greek shredder has also been making a name for himself with his own power metal group Firewind even before joining Ozzy’s band. And now, with their new album...

Bill Ward To Sit Out Of Black Sabbath Reunion?

We feared that Tony Iommi’s current battle with lymphoma would stall the original Black Sabbath lineup’s plans for 2012 (including a new album). As it turns out, though, it could be Bill Ward who ends up stalling things. In what seems like a move that came out of...
30 Years Ago Today, Ozzy Osbourne Bit The Head Off Of A Bat

30 Years Ago Today, Ozzy Osbourne Bit The Head Off Of A Bat

There’s no denying the impact Ozzy Osbourne has had in music (let alone metal) via Black Sabbath and his solo career. However, it’s hard to deny that the Prince Of Darkness is as highly noted for the crazy stuff he’s done (both on and off stage) as he is for the music...

Tony Iommi Diagnosed With Lymphoma

The original lineup of Black Sabbath ended 2011 by announcing some big plans for the New Year. However, it would appear that Iommi is kicking off 2012 on a sad note. According to a new posting on Black Sabbath’s Facebook page, the guitarist has been diagnosed with the...