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Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Alice in Chains + More Win 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:34:06 +0000

The Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards were held in the U.K. last night (June 17) and we’ve got the full list of winners to share with you. Black Sabbath claimed two wins during the 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award, winning the award for Best U.K. Band, beating out Motorhead, Bring Me the Horizon, Bullet [...]

Ozzy Osbourne: 'I Must Have Been in a Cocaine Haze, Because I Can't Remember the '90s at All'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:34:47 +0000

Black Sabbath are currently enjoying some of their career's greatest success. Along with gaining critical acclaim, the band's newest album, '13,' has debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. -- the first time Sabbath have achieved that distinction since 'Paranoid' was unleashed in 1970. Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne may remember that achievement, but during a recent interview, Ozzy shared that he legitimately does not remember the 1990s.

Geezer Butler Says the Closing Bells on '13′ Are 'Really Cheesy'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:26:04 +0000

The headline of Spin's new interview with Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler promises that they "answer the hard questions." And the heavy metal duo approached the occasion with the proper spirit, pulling no punches with their responses.

Black Sabbath Unleash 'End of the Beginning' Video as '13′ Heads Toward No. 1 Debut

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:33:48 +0000

Coinciding with the release of ‘13’ this week (June 11), Black Sabbath are offering up a ton of extras for fans who patiently waited the 35 years it took original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler to release a new full-length album. In addition to the one-of-a-kind Town Hall they hosted in New York City on release day, they also just revealed the full music video companion to their appearance on the season finale of the TV show ‘CSI.’

Black Sabbath Celebrate '13′ With New York City Town Hall Event – Recap + Exclusive Photos

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:30:16 +0000

After a 35-year wait, Black Sabbath have finally released a new full-length album featuring original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler. The album, '13,' is charting at No. 1 in 50 countries according to comedian Jim Norton, who hosted Sabbath's '13' album kickoff celebration last night (June 11). The live event included the premiere of a short Black Sabbath documentary, music video showings, fan questions for Osbourne, Butler, Iommi and Sabbath studio drummer Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine + much more.

Ozzy Osbourne on Returning to Black Sabbath: 'It Takes a While to Switch Off Being Ozzy'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:29:56 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne's solo sound owes a lot to the music he made with Black Sabbath, but he found it difficult to get back in the band mindset when he rejoined Sabbath for the new '13' album.

Black Sabbath Explore Themes of Greed, War and Religon in New 'God Is Dead?' Video

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:47:44 +0000

The images used to create the nearly nine-minute-long Black Sabbath video for ‘God Is Dead?’ come from a wide range of places. Little new footage was shot for the just-released clip. Instead director Peter Joseph borrowed from his previous works and archival Sabbath footage. The question asked by the new single from ’13′ is how [...]

Black Sabbath, '13′ – Album Review

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:02:55 +0000

Here’s the rundown on ’13,’ Ozzy Osbourne‘s first full-length album with Black Sabbath in 35 years: It’s not embarrassing in the least. In fact, it’s pretty darn good and at times it’s great. It’s unfair to ask, and highly unlikely, that ’13′ will ever achieve any kind of equal footing alongside the group’s masterful six [...]

Black Sabbath Hint at More Music After '13′

Billy Dukes — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:17:08 +0000

"Never say never." That's what Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler is saying about the prospect of more new music after '13' is released next Tuesday (June 11). Singer Ozzy Osbourne also says he'd like to cut more songs, but no one is making any promises.

Black Sabbath Say '13′ May Not Be Their Last Album

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:34:29 +0000

The long wait for the new Black Sabbath disc ‘13’ is almost over, with the release date just a few days away on June 11. There is a prevailing notion that this will mark the last time Black Sabbath release a new album, but according to a new interview with Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, another Black Sabbath disc is not entirely out of the realm of possibility.

See the Creation of Black Sabbath's '13′ Album Cover

Jeff Giles — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:41:39 +0000

The cover of Black Sabbath‘s new ’13′ album heralds the band’s return to action with a distinctive image of the titular numbers burning against the night sky — and now, thanks to the design firm behind the picture, you can see how it all came together. The gig was handled by the U.K. firm Zip [...]

Black Sabbath Perform 'End of the Beginning' on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:29 +0000

After much anticipation, Black Sabbath finally premiered the new track 'End of the Beginning' on CBS cop drama 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.' Sabbath got some pretty good TV time on the program, performing the new song before vocalist Ozzy Osbourne showed off his acting chops during an after-show interview.

Black Sabbath: Behind the Scenes at 'CSI'

Dave Lifton — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:32:23 +0000

CBS has released a special behind-the-scenes video of the season finale of their hit show, 'CSI,' which features a special appearance by Black Sabbath. The video is embedded above.

Ozzy Osbourne on Fallout with Bill Ward: 'He Couldn't Remember What the F— We Were Doing'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:29:20 +0000

Last year, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward took his exit from the band's reunion plans. Ward had cited an "unsatisfactory contract" as the reason for his departure, but in a new interview, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne says Ward was unable to meet the physical and mental demands that come with performing a full set behind the kit.

Black Sabbath Launch 2013 World Tour in Auckland, New Zealand

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:15:57 +0000

The highly anticipated live return of Black Sabbath this year has finally happened, and unlike last year's handful of shows, there's new material being worked into performances. The group is currently on a tour "down under," hitting venues in New Zealand and Australia and they kicked things off with a blistering performance Saturday (April 20) at Auckland's Vector Arena.

Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Drug and Alcohol Relapse, Apologizes to Family, Friends + Fans

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:48:28 +0000

In a surprising Facebook message posted tonight (April 15), heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has admitted to "drinking and taking drugs" over the past 18 months. The revelation comes after rumors earlier today that he has split with his wife Sharon.

Black Sabbath Announce Initial 2013 North American Tour Dates

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:18:01 +0000

In support of their highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘13,’ metal legends Black Sabbath are gearing up to hit the road, and have now announced four North American tour dates for 2013. The album is due out June 11 but the first single ‘God Is Dead?’ will hit radio airwaves this Thursday, April 18. The band [...]

Black Sabbath Discuss New Album '13′ With Interviewer Jack Osbourne

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:38:48 +0000

Excitement for Black Sabbath's upcoming studio album '13' is reaching a fever pitch with metal fans worldwide. As the sacred June 11 release date of '13' draws nearer, Sabbath fanatics are scrambling to absorb as much information about the record as humanly possible, and who better to bring you that info than Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne.

Ozzy Osbourne on Black Sabbath's New Album '13′: 'It's Better Than My Wildest Dreams'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:56:35 +0000

Black Sabbath's upcoming album, '13,' is perhaps the most anticipated metal disc since Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned to Iron Maiden in 1999, entering the studio to create 'Brave New World.' Expectations for the new Sabbath release are understandably massive, and, in a new interview, singer Ozzy Osbourne calls the album "mind-blowing" and "better than my wildest dreams."

Black Sabbath Unveil Album Artwork for '13′ and Tease New Song

Chad Childers — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:57:06 +0000

Black Sabbath's '13' album has primarily been something for metalheads to converse about over the last few months, but now we're getting our first glimpses of the band's highly anticipated release, as the group has just revealed the album artwork and offered up a song snippet, as well.