BIZARRE: 28 | Mind Blowing Facts

“The idea was to make an album heavier than anything that had ever been heard before”: Tony Iommi recalls the making of Black Sabbath’s legendary debut

"It was a bit nerve-wracking!"

MusicRadar · Mar 10, 2025

“I lost the tips of two fingers in an accident when I was 17. Doctors told me that I had no hope of playing guitar again. I refused to accept that”: The life and times of Tony Iommi, metal’s indestructible dark lord

If it wasn’t for Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi, the world would sound very, very different

Metal Hammer · Mar 9, 2025

“I said, ‘There’s a band called Iron Maiden? Who’s that?’”: Tom Araya didn’t listen to metal before joining Slayer

Despite being one of metal’s most revered frontmen, Tom Araya knew nothing about the genre until his Slayer bandmates clued him in

Metal Hammer · Mar 9, 2025

Slayer announce two monster UK shows with Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon and more

The thrashers have scheduled headliners in Cardiff and London around their appearance at Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning event in July

Metal Hammer · Mar 4, 2025

"Someone get Papa Emeritus on the phone." Green Lung just confirmed they're doom metal's breakout band with a massive London show

Green Lung's mix of Black Sabbath dread and Ghost theatricality makes them perfectly suited for massive venues

Metal Hammer · Feb 26, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne to star in 'honest' documentary

Ozzy Osbourne's 'No Escape From Now' will provide an "honest account" of his health struggles.

BANG Premier · Feb 25, 2025

I used to work in concert ticketing. When did it become such an utter hellscape?

From the agony of trying to get Black Sabbath tickets to the ongoing Oasis reunion ticketing fiasco, buying tickets to big shows has got worse than ever - here's how to try and navigate the madness

Metal Hammer · Feb 21, 2025

Billy Corgan: Black Sabbath's final concert will be magical

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is delighted to be performing at Black Sabbath's final ever concert this summer as the rockers are his "favourite" band of all time.

BANG Premier · Feb 20, 2025

Sharon Osbourne confesses ‘biggest mistake’ with husband Ozzy

Manager and TV personality appeared on her friend Billy Corgan’s podcast, where she opened up about the ‘error’

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

"He would have been perfect! Maybe it's not too late!": Ozzy was once asked to audition for Pirates Of The Caribbean but Sharon wouldn't let him

Sharon Osbourne says turning down the Pirates Of The Caribbean opportunity was her biggest mistake

Metal Hammer · Feb 19, 2025