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Black Sabbath Forced Out Of Coachella Over Tony Iommi's Health - Report
Reunited rockers Black Sabbath were forced to pull the plug on a headlining spot at this year's (Apr12) Coachella Festival in California after guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with cancer.The rock icons were billed to...
By WENN on 10 January 2012
Black Sabbath Want 'Positive Vibes' For Tony
Black Sabbath are asking fans to sent guitarist Tony Iommi "positive vibes" in the wake of his cancer diagnosis.The heavy metal musician has been diagnosed with an early stage of Lymphoma and while he is...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 January 2012
Black Sabbath Legend Tony Iommi Diagnosed With Cancer
Legendary guitarist Tony Iommi, best known for his time with British heavy metal group Black Sabbath, has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, according to a statement on his website. The sad news...
By WENN on 09 January 2012
Tony Iommi Diagnosed With Cancer
Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi is battling cancer.The rocker is working with doctors after he was found to have the early stages of lymphoma, a blood cancer which develops in the lymphatic system. Black Sabbath...
By WENN on 09 January 2012
Dio's Widow Thrilled About Black Sabbath Reunion
Ronnie James Dio's widow has given the Black Sabbath reunion her blessing, insisting the rocker would have been a big supporter of the get together.Dio fronted Black Sabbath after Ozzy Osbourne quit the band and...
By WENN on 04 January 2012
Black Sabbath Stars Work Through Thanksgiving For New Album
The original members of Black Sabbath refused to break off from recording their new album to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday (24Nov11) and worked through the holiday, according to Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly.Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony...
By WENN on 25 November 2011
Black Sabbath Stars Reunite For New Album And Tour
The original members of Black Sabbath have confirmed they're heading back into the studio to record an album of new material with top producer Rick Rubin.Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler reunited...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Black Sabbath Stars Reunite For New Album And Tour
The original members of Black Sabbath have confirmed they're heading back into the studio to record an album of new material with top producer Rick Rubin.Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler reunited...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Tony Iommi Set Black Sabbath Bandmate On Fire
Tony Iommi has detailed an explosive incident with his Black Sabbath bandmate Bill Ward in his new book, revealing he once set the drummer on fire and left him with third-degree burns.The rocker has opened...
By WENN on 07 November 2011
Ozzy Osbourne Trashed Room With Dead Shark
Ozzy Osbourne once soaked a room in shark's blood while on tour with Black Sabbath.The singer's former bandmate Tony Iommi admits at the height of the band's hellraising days Ozzy decided to go crazy with...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 November 2011
Ozzy Osbourne Rejoins Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne has reportedly rejoined the original line up of Black Sabbath.The singer has reportedly met with guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward at a secret location to begin rehearsals for...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 August 2011
Ozzy Osbourne To Become An Earth Troll
Ozzy Osbourne is to become an Earth Troll. The former Black Sabbath frontman - dubbed the 'Prince of Darkness' - will make a guest voiceover appearance in an episode of Disney Channel animation series 'Fish...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 June 2011
Jack Osbourne Making Black Sabbath Horror Movie
Budding filmmaker Jack Osbourne is set to make a horror movie inspired by and named after his father Ozzy's rock band Black Sabbath.The reality TV star recently wrapped his first big gig as a producer,...
By WENN on 25 April 2011
Ozzy Osbourne To Receive Kerrang! Award
Ozzy Osbourne is to be honoured at this year's Kerrang! Awards.The former Black Sabbath frontman - dubbed the 'Prince of Darkness' - will receive the rock magazine's Legend Award at a ceremony in London on...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 April 2011
Sabbath In Reunion Talks
BLACK SABBATH are set to reform for a new album and a tour - former frontman OZZY OSBOURNE has confirmed the original members of the heavy rock band are "talking" about a reunion.The Paranoid hitmakers...
By WENN on 02 February 2011
Butler: 'Dio Would Still Be Alive If He'd Seen Doctors Earlier'
Tragic rocker RONNIE JAMES DIO's cancer death could have been avoided, according to his HEAVEN & HELL and BLACK SABBATH bandmate GEEZER BUTLER.The bassist wishes his pal had seen a doctor earlier - because Dio...
By WENN on 08 January 2011
Axl Rose Tops Greatest Frontman Poll
Axl Rose has been voted the greatest lead singer of all time.The Guns N' Roses frontman topped the survey carried out by website Musicradar.com, beating off competition from the likes of late Queen star Freddie...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 December 2010
Ozzy Osbourne Wants Lady Gaga To Take A Break
Ozzy Osbourne thinks Lady Gaga is "overexposed".The former Black Sabbath frontman says the 'Poker Face' singer should take a break from performing for a while before people start to grow tired of her. He told...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 December 2010
Ozzy Osbourne's 'Addictive' Tattoos
Ozzy Osbourne thinks tattoos are "addictive".The 61-year-old rocker - who has a number of etchings on his body - advised his daughter Kelly against getting inked, as many people eventually come to "resent" what they...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 November 2010
John Paul Jones Honoured At Classic Rock Awards
Led Zeppelin star John Paul Jones was given the Outstanding Contribution award at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards last night (10.11.10).The bass player received the prestigious accolade at the annual event -...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2010
Ozzy Wants One More Black Sabbath Hurrah
OZZY OSBOURNE has hinted he'll retire - after recording one more BLACK SABBATH album.The rocker has revealed he's in talks with drummer Bill Ward about the possibility of another reunion - and he's hoping to...
By WENN on 20 August 2010
Ac/dc, Kiss And Slash Lead Rock Nominations
AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, KISS and Slash are all up for two awards at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. The four rock giants are all nominated for the coveted Band of the Year...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2010
Kesha Gives Diy Tattoos
Kesha impresses men by giving them homemade tattoos.The 'Tik Tok' singer recently learnt how to permanently ink herself using sewing needles and a pen, and tested out her new skill on a "hot" man she...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 July 2010
Kelly Osbourne Wants Mother Movie Role
Kelly Osbourne wants to play her mother in a film about her father.The presenter's famous parent Sharon Osbourne is currently working on a biopic of her husband, rocker Ozzy Osbourne, and Kelly is determined to...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 July 2010
Black Sabbath Started American Tour With A Bad Bang
Heavy rock legends BLACK SABBATH's first tour of the U.S. almost didn't happen - the naive group's gear blew up because the bandmates didn't realise "the electricity was different".The Paranoid hitmakers were superstars in Europe...
By WENN on 08 July 2010
Dio's Death Prompts Osbourne To Heal Iommi Rift
OZZY OSBOURNE is keen to rebuild his relationship with former BLACK SABBATH bandmate TONY IOMMI following the death of their mutual friend RONNIE JAMES DIO.The Prince of Darkness filed suit against Iommi last May (09),...
By WENN on 23 June 2010
Museum Exhibition Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne plans to donate his body to a museum when he dies.The Black Sabbath rocker - who has battled problems with drink and drugs over the years - believes he's a "medical miracle" for...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 June 2010
Rock Photographer Duffy Dies
Celebrity photographer BRIAN DUFFY, who snapped stars including JOHN LENNON and BLACK SABBATH, has died. He was 76.Duffy passed away last Monday (31May10) after battling a degenerative lung disease. He began his career as a...
By WENN on 06 June 2010
Gillan & Iommi Team Up To Raise Funds For Armenia
Former BLACK SABBATH bandmates IAN GILLAN and TONY IOMMI are teaming up to record a new charity track for struggling Armenians.The rock legends were recently honoured by Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan for their efforts...
By WENN on 02 April 2010
Ozzy To Proceed With Iommi Lawsuit
A judge in New York City has granted OZZY OSBOURNE permission to move forward with his lawsuit against former bandmate TONY IOMMI over the use of the name BLACK SABBATH.The British rocker filed suit against...
By WENN on 01 March 2010
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