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Jun
30
Black Sabbath Awarded The Freedom Of The City Of Birmingham
The founding members of Black Sabbath were awarded the Freedom of the City of Birmingham at a ceremony in the Council House on Saturday.
Jun
9
Livestream Back To The Beginning
Back To The Beginning will be streamed worldwide on 5th July! Get your livestream ticket now at backtothebeginning.com
Feb
5
BLACK SABBATH ANNOUNCE ‘BACK TO THE BEGINNING’
ICONS OF METAL COME TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE OZZY OSBOURNE’S FINAL PERFORMANCE JULY 5TH AT VILLA PARK. ALL PROFITS FROM THE SHOW WILL BE SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN CURE PARKINSON’S, BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND ACORN CHILDREN’S HOSPICE
Apr
22
Ozzy & Tony In Upcoming Rockfield Studios Documentary
Ozzy & Tony In Upcoming Rockfield Studios Documentary
Apr
9
Master of Reality LP For Record Store Day UK 2021
Pressed on coloured vinyl (purple) + folded poster (taken out for The Ten Year War box set)
Apr
8
Sabotage Super Deluxe Coming June 11
Take a look inside the new Sabotage – Super Deluxe Edition! Out on June 11th.
Dec
2
VOL 4 Super Deluxe Editions Coming
Vol 4. Stacked with classic tracks like “Supernaut,” “Changes,” and “Snowblind,” the record harnessed the group’s surging popularity to reach the Top 10 on the Albums Chart in the U.K. and the Top 20 on the Billboard 200 in the U.S., on its path to being certified platinum by the RIAA.
Aug
5
Paranoid 50th Anniversary Editions
Celebrate the 50th anniversary in 2020 of the multi-million selling album Paranoid with a 5-LP/4CD edition released on October 9th, featuring the vinyl debut of two 1970 concerts.
Jul
11
Symptom of the Universe Contains Greatest Riff of all TIme
Black Sabbath’s classic 1975 track Symptom Of The Universe features the greatest riff of all time, according to the new issue of Metal Hammer magazine.
Jun
21
An Evening With The Iron Man
Tony Iommi is returning to the Town Hall for an amazing evening talking about his life and career, hosted by Gary Newbon.
Apr
12
'Supersonic Years' Seventies Singles Box Set Announced
'Supersonic Years' – The Seventies Singles Box Set’, released June 8th through BMG, documents the band’s run of hit singles as never before and features an array of unique content.
Jun
29
The End of The End In Theaters Sept 28, 2017
On 4th February, 2017, Sabbath stormed the stage in their hometown of Birmingham, to play their final triumphant gig of The End tour.
Nov
1
Black Sabbath Ultimate Collection "Crucifold" Vinyl LP
4LP 180 gram "crucifold" and 2cd best of
Jun
10
Final Shows of THE END Tour Announced in UK
Now it ENDS, the final eight shows EVER by the greatest Metal Band of all time, BLACK SABBATH.
Jun
9
Final 3 North American Shows Ever Announced
The end is here. Nearly five years to the day that the legendary BLACK SABBATH announced they would be reforming...
May
13
Black Sabbath on Ozzfest 20th Anniversary fueled by Monster Energy
OZZFEST MEETS KNOTFEST…the ultimate meeting of metal minds…a double-header music and lifestyle weekend like no other on the planet.
Mar
16
Black Sabbath Wrap Leg One of "The End" World Tour
Ozzy, Tony and Geezer wrapped the first dates of BLACK SABBATH’s massive 2016 THE END world tour last week in Vancouver, BC to an overwhelming response
Feb
13
Black Sabbath Debut Released 46 Years Ago
Black Sabbath self titled debut album was release 46 years ago today
Feb
11
Rescheduled Canadian Dates Info Released
Rescheduled dates for the three postponed Black Sabbath THE END tour dates in Canada have been confirmed.
Feb
2
Vancouver Show Postponed
Due to continued severe sinusitis, Ozzy Osbourne will be unable to perform with Black Sabbath in Vancouver
Jan
15
Behind The Scenes Video from THE END Rehearsals
See the full video from THE END rehearsals now!
Jan
14
Limited Edition Tour Exclusive CD On Way
With BLACK SABBATH’s 2016 THE END Tour launch now just a week away, comes exciting news about a new special limited edition CD--THE END--to be sold exclusively at shows on the legendary band’s massive worldwide final tour.
Dec
3
Deluxe Editions of First 3 Albums Coming Jan 22!
Deluxe Editions For The Band’s First Three Studio Albums Arrive On January 22 From Rhino
Oct
27
Additional North America THE END Dates Announced!
Due to overwhelming demand, the road to THE END just got longer.
Oct
20
Black Sabbath Headling Saturday at Download 2016
The legendary Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - will be returning to headline Download Festival 2016 on Saturday 11 June.
Sep
24
Calling Black Sabbath Collectors!
Black Sabbath is creating a VIP Package Collectible Tour Book for their upcoming concerts in 2016, and we WANT YOUR HELP to make it!
Mar
18
New Tony Iommi Signature Model Debuts this Summer
This summer, Epiphone will also officially announce the new Ltd. Ed. Tony Iommi Signature model, designed by Tony
Feb
20
Fingers Bloody Fingers
Watch animated short telling the story of the tragic accident which caused Tony to lose the tops of two of his fingers
Feb
13
Black Sabbath Debut Released 45 Years Ago
Our first album, Black Sabbath, was released 45 years ago today!
Oct
6
Classic Clips on YouTube
Classic Clips have now been loaded onto Sabbath's official YouTube page. Watch them now!!
Jun
13
Sabs Win AEG Ambassadors of Rock Award
Black Sabbath have will receive the AEG Ambassadors of Rock Award at the Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards on July 4th!
Mar
30
Black Sabbath Time Hyde Park 4th of July
After a triumphant return back on the rock scene last year, Black Sabbath are now thundering into Hyde Park to cast a night of darkness in what is set to be a bright summer. The legendary Ozzy Osborne and his band mates Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi will be headlining
Mar
7
The Complete Studio Albums 1970-1978 Box Set For U.S. Release
Warner Bros./Rhino brings together the original quartet’s groundbreaking eight-album run for BLACK SABBATH: THE COMPLETE STUDIO ALBUMS (1970-1978). The hard-hitting, eight-disc boxed set will be available on April 15 for a suggested list price of $64.98.
Jan
27
Black Sabbath Win Best Metal Performance Grammy Award
Black Sabbath added another Grammy® Award to their collection last night (Sunday, January 26) with a win in the “Best Metal Performance” category for “God Is Dead?”
Jan
14
The Complete Original Studio Albums 1970-1978 Now At iTunes
For the first time, the full catalog from the original Black Sabbath lineup is now available digitally in the U.S. and has been mastered specifically for iTunes, ensuring the delivery of the music to listeners with increased audio fidelity, more closely replicating what the artists, recording engineers, and producers intended.
Jan
7
Want To Design The' Age Of Reason' Secret 7" Artwork?
An 'Age Of Reason' 7" is on the way and you can design the artwork!
Jan
7
Black Sabbath Converse Chuck Taylors Announced
Converse Inc. launched the Spring 2014 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath sneaker collection featuring five new styles inspired by Black Sabbath
Dec
10
Black Sabbath's '13' Earns 3 Grammy Nominations
BLACK SABBATH earn the first U.S. #1 record in their career, the band has now been honored by the Grammys® with multiple nominations for their 2013 critically acclaimed 13 album (Vertigo/Republic).
Dec
3
Black Sabbath To Perform at HellFest 2014
It was just announced that Black Sabbath will headline HellFest on Sunday June 22, 2014!
Nov
25
Please Welcome Dr. Tony Iommi!
Tony recently received an honorary doctorate from Coventry University
Nov
22
Tickets for Black Sabbath’s FINAL North American Shows on-sale Now!
Black Sabbath will embark on a 10 City Canadian tour including stops in Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton in April 2014.
Nov
14
Black Sabbath Extent Tour Into 2014
Following wildly successful shows in North and South America, Australia, Asia and now Europe (which kicks off November 20 in Helsinki, Finland), BLACK SABBATH have announced additional shows in North America and Europe in 2014.
Oct
21
Ozzy & Geezer To Appear At Grammy Museum
OZZY and GEEZER will make a special appearance Wednesday, November 6 at the GRAMMY Museum’s Clive Davis Theater. Following a sneak peak at their forthcoming DVD, “Black Sabbath: Live…Gathered in Their Masses,”
Oct
4
Ozzy & Geezer React to Universal Studios Hollywood Horror Nights Maze
Ozzy and Geezer react to having gone through the Black Sabbath 13 3D maze that is part of the Universal Studios Hollywood Horror Nights.
Oct
3
"Live...Gathered In Their Masses" Set List Revealed / Pre-Orders Open
BLACK SABBATH’s triumphant 2013 tour--which kicked off earlier this year in Australia--can now be seen by fans around the world via the forthcoming “Black Sabbath: Live…Gathered in Their Masses” (Vertigo/Republic). Preorders for “Black Sabbath: Live…Gathered in Their Masses” are available now at www.blacksabbath.com
Sep
13
'Live...Gathered In Their Masses' DVD Coming Nov 26th
With BLACK SABBATH’s North American tour wrapping up last week (September 3) with a sold-out show at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, fans who didn’t see the band live will now have the chance to experience them via a new DVD, “Black Sabbath: Live…Gathered in Their Masses” (Vertigo/Republic).
Sep
4
Thank You North America
Whew! That went by fast. It seems like we just started the tour and now it’s over. Thank you to everyone who came out to see us on our North American tour...
Aug
5
Black Sabbath Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood 3D Maze
Black Sabbath will be immortalized in an all-original, terrifying 3D maze, “Black Sabbath: 13 3D” at Universal Studios Hollywood’s premier Halloween Horror Nights event, beginning September 20, 2013.
Jul
28
Austin Was Amazing
Thank you Austin for an amazing 2nd show to the North American tour. Tampa Next!
Jul
17
CSI Episode to Air in UK
The CSI episode with Sabbath performing 'End of the Beginning' will be broadcast in the UK on Channel 5, 9pm, Tues July 23
Jul
10
Ozzy, Tony & Geezer Chat With USA Today
Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler, discuss their first album of original music together since 1978 and their tour to support it.
Jul
9
Andrew W.K. Named As Special Guest DJ on Sabbath Dates
Andrew W.K. has been tapped to be the special guest DJ on Black Sabbath’s upcoming North American tour...
Jul
8
Tony to Guest on 'Radcliffe & Maconie' Show
Tony will be on BBC Radio 6 Music's "Radcliffe and Maconie" show this Tuesday July 9th
Jun
19
First Ever #1 U.S. Album
Black Sabbath have scored their first-ever U.S. #1 release in the band’s 45-year career with their album, 13. The album sold more than 155,000 copies in its first week, and also topped the charts in the U.K., Denmark, Germany, New Zealand and Switzerland.
Jun
13
Two New Music Videos Released
Watch the 'God is Dead?' and 'End of the Beginning' music videos...
Jun
11
Watch the Black Sabbath YouTube Hangout Live!
Watch the Black Sabbath YouTube Livestream Hangout and listen live on Ozzy's Boneyard on SiriusXM Radio Tonight!
Jun
8
Frankfurt Show Announced
BLACK SABBATH have now confirmed an additional date in Frankfurt at the Festhalle on Dec 4.
Jun
7
Join the Youtube Livestreaming Hangout and Broadcast Live on Ozzy's Boneyard on SiriusXM!
Rock legends BLACK SABBATH will mark the release of their new 13 with a special live event the day of the album’s release (Tuesday, June 11). All three members OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and GEEZER BUTLER will participate in the Black Sabbath Town Hall via Google+ Hangout streamed live on YouTube and Google+ and broadcast Live On Ozzy’s Boneyard On SiriusXM at 7:00 PM (ET).
Jun
6
No Fallon Performance Planned
Black Sabbath will not be appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Monday, June 10 as previously announced.. The announcement of their booking was an error made by NBC scheduling.
Jun
3
'13' Free Album Stream at iTunes Store Now!
With the release of BLACK SABBATH’s much-anticipated 13 album just a week away, the entire album will now be available as a free stream exclusively on the iTunes Store beginning today (Monday, June 3) at 1:00 PM (PT)/4:00 PM (ET)....
May
11
Black Sabbath Debut New Song on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' on May 15
Black Sabbath will make a rare television appearance when they perform a new song from their forthcoming 13 album in the season finale of “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” Wednesday, May 15 (10:00-11:00PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Apr
28
North American Tour Dates Announced
Following the overwhelming response to the initial announcement of just four tour dates, BLACK SABBATH have now confirmed a full 20-city North American trek.
Apr
12
'13' Album Cover and Track Listing Revealed
Check out the '13' album cover and see the track listing now...
Apr
10
BLACK SABBATH TO PERFORM ON THE SEASON FINALE OF “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Black Sabbath (Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler) will make a rare television appearance when they perform a new song in the season finale of CSI, Wed, May 15 (10PM ET/PT) on the CBS
Mar
13
BLACK SABBATH’S ‘13’ SET FOR JUNE 11 RELEASE
The second in-studio clip is launched along with pre-orders for 13!
Mar
1
Adelaide Show Announced
BLACK SABBATH – the band credited with creating heavy metal and one of the most influential bands of all time – has heeded South Australian pleas, confirming that their first Australian tour in nearly 40 years will now include Adelaide for ONE SHOW ONLY.
Feb
13
FIRST VIDEO CLIP FROM MAKING OF BLACK SABBATH’S ‘13’ UNVEILED
Rock legends BLACK SABBATH are seen at work on their new album, 13, which will be released this June...
Feb
12
Black Sabbath Return To The Studio
Black Sabbath returns to the studio for the first time since 1978. Full behind-the-scenes video revealed tomorrow.
Feb
12
Black Sabbath Return To The Studio
Black Sabbath returns to the studio for the first time since 1978. Full behind-the-scenes video revealed tomorrow. Here's a taste: http://bit.ly/SabbathStudio
Jan
13
BLACK SABBATH ‘13’ DUE OUT JUNE 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 at the sessions by...
Nov
30
2nd Auckland Date Announced
Tickets to the Saturday 20 April show sold out within moments this morning, now a second show has been confirmed for MONDAY, 22 APRIL at Auckland’s Vector Arena, tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster – www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Nov
30
2nd Melbourne Show Added
With tickets for the first Melbourne show now sold out, Black Sabbath have confirmed they will perform a 2nd and final show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Monday 29 April. Tickets for the 2nd and final Melbourne show go on sale at midday Friday December 7.
Nov
21
New Zealand Show Announced
BLACK SABBATH announced their widely rumoured and highly anticipated reunion for their first New Zealand show in nearly 40 years.
Nov
19
Black Sabbath Crowned Most Important British Hard Rock Act of All Time
Iconic heavy metal band Black Sabbath were crowned the most important British hard rock act of all time in a major poll unveiled today by record industry trade body the BPI.
Nov
13
The Vinyl Collection: 1970 - 1978 Limited Edition Box Set Announced
Following their hugely successful reunion shows this summer and the news that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler are currently recording a brand new album, Black Sabbath today announce the release of ‘The Vinyl Collection: 1970-1978’ - a limited edition box-set celebrating the iconic albums featuring the band’s full original line-up.
Nov
9
Tracking Vocals Today
Ozzy will be back in the recording booth today tracking vocals for the new album
Nov
1
Black Sabbath Announced on Ozzfest Japan
Black Sabbath to headline Sunday night's Ozzfest Japan lineup
Oct
31
Black Sabbath Australian Tour 2013 Announced
Original band members – the Prince of Darkness himself: Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler and guitarist Tony Iommi will make a thunderous return to Australia in April 2013 for arena shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, in their first Aussie shows since 1974.
Oct
15
Official Webstore Halloween Sale Happening Now!
The official Black Sabbath webstore is running a Halloween Special. During the entire month of October, you can order two t-shirts and get a third one for free http://bit.ly/Nzuq7X
Aug
9
Black Sabbath Interview from Lollapalooza
Comedian & Sirius XM host Jim Norton recently got a chance to hang out with the almighty BLACK SABBATH in Chicago for Lollapolloza, the site of Sabbath’s ONLY U.S. appearance!
Jul
27
One Week Until Lollapalooza
Just one week until Black Sabbath’s show at Lollapalooza. It’s their only U.S. gig in 2012. In the meantime, enjoy the power of the band’s performance of “Paranoid” from their O2 Academy Birmingham charity show from May
Jun
14
Back to the wizardy of Ozzy - The Times
"Black Sabbath return in glory", "Impressively raw and muscular"
Jun
14
Sabbath show the metal monsters how it's done - The Guardian
"A sharp and compelling set", "As the baleful Paranoid brought Download to a close, it appeared that the original metal monsters are still the best"
Jun
14
And so the final band of the weekend... Black Sabbath - Kerrang!
"Sabbath sowed the seeds of all we hold dear. And they're still better than everything that came after"
May
21
Tony Iommi Comments on Saturday's Show
I was extremely nervous beforehand about playing a long set, not knowing whether I'd be able to last. It turned out to be no problem whatsoever because Ozzy, Geezer and Tommy were nailing everything, no chance to feel tired!
May
20
Thank You Birmingham
Thank you, thank you, thank you Birmingham. Best fans ever- you brought out the best in us. It was a privilege playing for you tonight. Tony was a hero- you were the best medicine he has had. Proud to be a Brummie.
Ozzy was at his demonic best, commanding both audience and band , like only he can, and Tommy did a fantastic job.
Cheers,
Geezer
May
20
The Reviews Are In From Saturday's Show
Rolling Stonelast night, Black Sabbath was a band with all the answers.
Read more.
Kerrang!
Tonight, heavy metal came home.
Read more.
May
19
Black Sabbath/Bill Ward Photo Statement
At the request of Bill Ward, through his attorney, so as to not give the public the wrong impression about his involvement in the current Black Sabbath lineup, we have temporarily removed Bill Ward's images from the main pages of the blacksabbath.com official website. In accordance with Bill Ward's attorney's request, we are doing so for the duration of the forthcoming shows. - BLACK SABBATH
May
18
Black Sabbath Members Comment on Bill Ward
We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill's latest statement. There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tony's treatments and we have engaged a substitute drummer for the forthcoming shows. See you at Download.
May
18
An Update from Geezer Butler - Heavy Heart
I feel sad to see the Sabbath reunion becoming a bit of a soap opera on the internet. It has been a very tough year for us as a band, having announced our reunion plans, only for Tony to be diagnosed with lymphoma, leaving us no choice but to postpone the proposed Sabbath tour, and then for Bill to go public on his site about an un-signable contract.
Apr
30
Intimate Homecoming Show Announced
BLACK SABBATH ANNOUNCE AN INTIMATE HOMECOMING SHOW AT O2 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM ON 19TH MAY
Feb
17
BLACK SABBATH TOUR UPDATE
BAND’S SOLE EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE THIS SUMMER SET FOR U.K.´S DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL OZZY & FRIENDS TO PERFORM MAJORITY OF OTHER SCHEDULED SHOWS
Feb
3
Black Sabbath Recording Update
We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans...
Jan
24
Black Sabbath Recording Update
The guys have moved writing sessions from Los Angeles to Birmingham, England. Sabbath has gone back to where it all started and it’s been just amazing...
Jan
9