“A noise like God conducting the soundtrack to the end of the world!”: The classic Black Sabbath album with the most bizarre song they ever recorded Drummer Bill Ward called that song “a demonic chant” MusicRadar · Feb 12, 2025
Fans scramble to get tickets for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Black Sabbath gig Ticketmaster said ‘there were no issues’ on its website. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
Sharon Osbourne explains how Black Sabbath’s original members reunited ahead of farewell show: “When they heard it was for charity, it was easy” Ozzy Osbourne’s wife/manager says that it was The Prince Of Darkness himself spearheading efforts for the band’s classic lineup to play together again Metal Hammer · Feb 10, 2025
Everything you need to know about the Black Sabbath reunion show at Villa Park Why are Black Sabbath coming back? Who else is on the bill? How do I get tickets? We answer all your questions about this summer’s Back To The Beginning extravaganza Metal Hammer · Feb 6, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne admits he 'can’t walk' as he prepares for final Black Sabbath performance On Wednesday, the legendary rock band announced that their farewell show with Osbourne as frontman will take place this summer Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2025
Black Sabbath albums ranked, from worst to best Some Black Sabbath albums are epoch-defining classics, some are average, some downright embarrassing, and we've ranked them – from woeful worst to brilliant best Metal Hammer · Feb 6, 2025
'Our admiration runs deep!' Metallica 'can't wait' to perform at Black Sabbath's final show Heavy metal band Metallica "can't wait" to perform at Black Sabbath's last-ever concert in July, because their "admiration" for the legendary group "runs deep". BANG Premier · Feb 6, 2025
‘The greatest heavy metal show ever’? Original Black Sabbath lineup to reunite for Ozzy Osbourne’s final concert Epic lineup convenes for farewell to heavy metal icon at Birmingham’s Villa Park stadium in July, with Metallica, Slayer, Pantera and many more in support The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2025
Black Sabbath to reunite to play final show at blockbuster Birmingham event this summer, with Metallica, Slayer, Gojira, Anthrax and many other metal icons supporting Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning extravaganza will take place at Villa Park on July 5 Metal Hammer · Feb 5, 2025
'The greatest metal show ever': Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with Black Sabbath for his final bow Legendary rock artist lives up to his promise to play one final show The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025
Black Sabbath are back! Ozzy Osbourne to reunite with original line-up for his final show The singer will play his own short set before the veteran heavy metal band play together for the first time in 20 years Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025
Black Sabbath to be bestowed with Birmingham's Freedom Of The City Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward will be recgonised for their service to their hometown of Birmingham. BANG Premier · Jan 22, 2025
“I’m still amazed to this day that no one outside of Birmingham can understand a word I say!” Founding Black Sabbath members to be awarded with Freedom Of The City honour by Birmingham City Council The original lineup of Osbourne, Iommi, Butler and Ward will join just 50 others in being recognised as Freemen by the City Of Birmingham Metal Hammer · Jan 22, 2025
Council announces plans to honour Black Sabbath and Benjamin Zephaniah A report recommends making each member of the rock band a Freeman of Birmingham, as well as giving a posthumous City of Birmingham Medal to the poet. Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025
Louder · Jan 12, 2025 "I knew things weren’t going well musically": The story of the singer who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath in 1977 – and was then forgotten The story of the short-lived union between Black Sabbath and a former singer of Fleetwood Mac
Metal Hammer · Jan 11, 2025 “We were doing things that would have been beyond us with Ozzy. With Ronnie James Dio, there were so many more options”: How a reinvented Black Sabbath saved themselves from oblivion with Heaven And Hell Heaven And Hell was the start of Black Sabbath’s short but glorious second chapter
Metal Hammer · Dec 20, 2024 "It's nonstop badassery." Slayer guitarist Kerry King picks his favourite Black Sabbath album Kerry King picks what might just be Sabbath's heaviest record. Should we be surprised?
Metal Hammer · Dec 19, 2024 "I hope your journeys will be safe." Black Sabbath legend Bill Ward shares message for Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain following tour retirement One legendary heavy metal drummer pays tribute to another
Metal Hammer · Dec 9, 2024 Geezer Butler names one “cringy” Black Sabbath song: “Maybe because I wrote it, and I hate listening to stuff that I’ve written” The beloved bassist also reveals how Black Sabbath’s lyrics have been “misinterpreted” over the years
Metal Hammer · Nov 17, 2024 “Sabbath is the best thing that ever happened to me in my life. But everything has to come to an end”: The triumphant story of Black Sabbath’s last ever tour In 2016, Black Sabbath’s The End tour reached Australia – and after a tumultuous career, the were finally ready to take their final bow
BANG Premier · Nov 2, 2024 Tony Iommi admits Black Sabbath reunion concert is up 'in the air' Tony Iommi has admitted a Black Sabbath reunion is reliant on the health of the band members and whether they can still sound good onstage.
Louder · Nov 1, 2024 "I've seen Ozzy's arse more times than I've seen my own": That time Ozzy mooned the audience because he didn't think they were rocking hard enough How Black Sabbath's induction at the 2005 UK Music Hall of Fame was overshadowed by Ozzy Osbourne's buttocks
Metal Hammer · Oct 30, 2024 "Happy Halloween for all who believe, and much love to all who don't": Black Sabbath's Bill Ward shares the eerie new poem, It's Near Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward unveils his latest original poem, It's Near, in time for Halloween
Guitar World · Oct 4, 2024 “Everyone I've ever met that I worshipped has been a disappointment, so I want to keep him as my hero”: Geezer Butler names his favorite bassist of all time His basslines with Black Sabbath are iconic, but Geezer Butler’s still a fan with his own four-string idols
Top News · Jul 30, 2024 Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Reunion Show Confirmed Black Sabbath may reunite for a final show with drummer Bill Ward, offering a fitting conclusion to their legendary career.