Bill Ward Says Black Sabbath Were So Close They Dreamed the SameBill Ward Says Black Sabbath Were So Close They Dreamed the SameDrummer recalls shared same vision of "specter" that was their "guardian angel."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Listen to New Tony Iommi Track ‘Scent of Dark’Listen to New Tony Iommi Track ‘Scent of Dark’Black Sabbath icon discusses appearance on Ozzy Osbourne’s next album.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bill Ward Asserts Black Sabbath’s Punk and Prog CredentialsBill Ward Asserts Black Sabbath’s Punk and Prog CredentialsDrummer bases his case on 1976 album ‘Technical Ecstasy’ and reveals the one thing he doesn’t like about it.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Black Sabbath Announce Expanded ‘Technical Ecstasy’ Box SetBlack Sabbath Announce Expanded ‘Technical Ecstasy’ Box SetReissue will include previously unheard demos, alternate takes and live recordings.Allison RappAllison Rapp
When Van Halen ‘Murdered’ Black Sabbath on TourWhen Van Halen ‘Murdered’ Black Sabbath on TourOzzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler recall 1978 road trip in excerpt from Eddie Van Halen book.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Black Sabbath ‘Panicked’ When They Heard About Randy Rhoads CrashBlack Sabbath ‘Panicked’ When They Heard About Randy Rhoads CrashGeezer Butler recalls moment the band heard about the tragedy. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van HalenHow Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van HalenOzzy Osbourne just wanted "a bar band from L.A." to open his band's 1978 'Never Say Die!' tour. He got a whole lot more.Allison RappAllison Rapp
44 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Fire Ozzy Osbourne44 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Fire Ozzy OsbourneOn April 27, 1979, after various attempts to get Ozzy back on the team, Black Sabbath fired their lead singer.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Black Sabbath Announce Expanded ‘Sabotage’ ReissueBlack Sabbath Announce Expanded ‘Sabotage’ ReissueDeluxe edition of band's sixth album gets new remaster and previously unreleased full concert.Allison RappAllison Rapp
What Tony Iommi Learned From ‘Very Different’ Producer Rick RubinWhat Tony Iommi Learned From ‘Very Different’ Producer Rick RubinBlack Sabbath guitarist recalls “backwards and forwards” of working on ’13.’Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Black Sabbath, Bob Dylan and MoreReissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Black Sabbath, Bob Dylan and MoreA rundown of new box sets, deluxe editions and archival releases from the past few months.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Bill Ward Admits He Doesn’t Have the ‘Chops’ to Play With Black Sabbath AnymoreBill Ward Admits He Doesn’t Have the ‘Chops’ to Play With Black Sabbath AnymoreHe'd like to make a new album though.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita