By Tom on Jan 9, 2012 | In News, News
Only two months after they reformed, Black Sabbath have revealed that guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a type of cancer. The band announced the legendary riff-lord was suffering with the disease, which is a typ…
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By Hannah on May 18, 2012 | In News, News
Black Sabbath have released a statement in response to Bill Ward
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By Lee MacBride on May 16, 2012 | In News, News
Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward made a statement confirming that "a final effort to participate in the upcoming Sabbath shows a failure to agree has continued." Writing on his website, the drummer said. "At this time I have to inform you tha…
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By Lee MacBride on Jan 17, 2012 | In News, News
So Download just got pant-wettingly exciting, no? Following last night's super-duper Download announcement we're frothing at the mouth to know that in addition to the fantastic selection of headliners including Metallica (playing the 'Black Album')…
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By Tom on Dec 12, 2011 | In News, News
After previously appearing with King Diamond, Metallica's latest stage partners for their 30th anniversary shows are none other than Dave Mustaine and Black Sabbath. As reported last week, King Diamond made his return to the stage following heart surge…
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By Merlin on Aug 16, 2011 | In News, News
In the biggest bitchslap of the week, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has shitcanned The Birmingham Mail's confirmation earlier that Black Sabbath had reunited for a new tour and album! Says Iommi: ""I'm saddened that a Birmingham journalist w…
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By Merlin on Aug 16, 2011 | In News, News
After we suggested rumours were doing the rounds earlier, it's been officially announced that Black Sabbath are back with their original line-up, with a view to writing some new material! The Birmingham Mail have confirmed recent rumours that Ozzy…
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By Merlin on Aug 16, 2011 | In News, News
According to MetalTalk, Black Sabbath's original line-up have reunited and are holed-up in secret rehearsals to prepare for some new shows! It's all uncomfirmed at the moment, but the idea of Ozzy belting out 'War Pigs' with Iommi by his side once…
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By Terrorizer Newshound on Aug 3, 2011 | In News, Announcements, Features
According to the unofficial Black Sabbath web site Black-Sabbath.com, Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi's memoir, "Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath" will be released in the United States on November 1 in hardback by Perseus Book…
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By Merlin on May 24, 2011 | In News, News
This summer, the Midlands will host one of the most in-depth heavy metal exhibitions in history, as the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery host The Home Of Metal expo.The exhibition will cover bands as varied as Black Sabbath and Judas Priest to grind…
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By Terrorizer Newshound on Apr 7, 2011 | In News, News
Former Black Sabbath and ELO drummer Bev Bevan will be the 22nd celebrity honoured on the Broad Street Walk Of Stars in Birmingham. Bevan is set to receive his star when he performs with his current band at the Gatecrasher nightclub in Broad Street on Ap…
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By Louise on Aug 11, 2010 | In News, Background, News
According to the people behind an exciting project celebrating heavy metal in the midlands, Birmingham and the Black Country have failed to celebrate what is rightfully theirs - to claim the city and the region as the birthplace of ‘Heavy Metal’. To put…
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By miranda on May 16, 2010 | In News, News
Following rumours earlier this morning (16 May) it has now been confirmed that Ronnie James Dio has, following his battle with stomach cancer, passed away.It is enough to say that Dio will be lovingly remembered by everyone at Terrorizer.More inf…
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By miranda on May 8, 2010 | In Features, Features, Features | Send feedback »
What are your favourite riffs? What are the coolest riffs of all time? If you go to the Sick Sounds forum you can have your say: Baroness? Black Sabbath? Burzum? We want to know what you think are the sickest riffs ever, why not give us your top…
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By miranda on Apr 25, 2010 | In News, Background, Announcements, Sick Sounds, Video Lessons, Features | Send feedback »
Here is the video footage to go with the lessons in the very first issue of Sick Sounds. To get your hands on a copy of this incredible magazine and the music to go with these videos, Click Here.(EXCLUSIVE) ALEX WEBSTER INTERVIEW/LESSONThe Cannib…
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