Black Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne apologized on Facebook on Tuesday for his behavior over the last 18 months, admitting he had relapsed into binge drinking and drug use. Ozzy’s comments were a response to media speculation that he and wife Sharon, who have been married for 30 years, had split up and were living … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Apologizes for Recent Drinking and Drug Use →

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has revealed that the band will focus on earlier music during their upcoming tour. “Since all our albums date back to the 1970s, that is the decade we will be dealing with. We always have to play the staples, such as Iron Man, Paranoid, Black Sabbath, War Pigs, Children Of … Continue reading Black Sabbath To Focus on Earlier Music on Tour →

Black Sabbath have announced plans to hit the road this fall in support of their forthcoming reunion album, 13, their first with Ozzy Osbourne since 1978. The new album features original vocalist Ozzy along with guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and will be released in June. Original drummer Bill Ward did not participate due … Continue reading Black Sabbath Announces Fall Tour →

Black Sabbath has revealed the album artwork for ’13’ in a new video posted on the band’s official YouTube page.  The album is the first since 1978 to feature founding members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler. It is due out June 11th. Pre-order it now at Amazon.com >

Black Sabbath will release their new album, 13, on June 11th.  The album is the first since 1978 to feature founding members Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi. 13 will be released on standard CD and vinyl as well as in a deluxe double CD set with bonus material. A Super Deluxe Box Set … Continue reading Black Sabbath To Release New Album June 11th →

Jack Osbourne will document Black Sabbath’s comeback on camera as the band, led by Jack’s father Ozzy Osbourne, prepares to release their new studio album ‘13‘. “This new Black Sabbath album is quite possibly the most important album of my career,” said Ozzy of the upcoming release. This isn’t the first time Ozzy has been … Continue reading Jack Osbourne Documenting Black Sabbath Comeback →

Check out this sneak peek video, posted today on Black Sabbath’s official YouTube page. Original members, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler reunited in Los Angeles to record the album, along with Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk, and producer Rick Rubin. 13 is due out this coming June.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND (January 13, 2013)–Today, the 13th of January 2013, rock legends BLACK SABBATH have announced the title of their new album, 13, which will be released this June (exact date TBA).  The original BLACK SABBATH–OZZY OSBOURNE (vocals), TONY IOMMI (guitar) and GEEZER BUTLER (bass)–have recorded the album primarily in Los Angeles and were joined … Continue reading Black Sabbath ‘13’ Due Out June 2013 →