Ozzy Osbourne: "13 doesn't sound like a Black Sabbath album"
Ozzy Osbourne confessed during a recent interview that he doesn't consider '13' a Black Sabbath album. Find out more here.
This playlist contains a selection of rock and metal songs about the current political climate.
Many people say that music and politics don't mix, but many bands prove otherwise. Listen to our selection!
Tommy Iommi explains why Geezer Butler didn't perform with him and Ozzy Osbourne.
In early August, Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne reunited on stage. The absence of Geezer Butler was felt by fans, and Iommi explains why. Continue Reading →
Queen Elizabeth is being pressured to grant an honor to Black Sabbath.
British Parliament members are pressing Queen Elizabeth II to recognize Black Sabbath for their "services to…
Ozzy Osbourne releases song with Tony Iommi; listen now.
Ozzy Osbourne released the single "Degradation Rules" this Friday, the 22nd, featuring Tony Iommi. Listen here!
Ozzy Osbourne releases snippet of unreleased song with Tony Iommi; listen
Ozzy Osbourne announced on his social media that he will release a new song with Tony Iommi and shared a snippet of the track. Listen here! Continue Reading →
Ozzy Osbourne thinks new songs with Tony Iommi would be good for Black Sabbath.
Ozzy wished he had written current collaborations with Tony Iommi at the time of '13', Black Sabbath's last album.
Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler tests positive for Covid-19 for the second time
Geezer Butler, co-founder and bassist of Black Sabbath, has tested positive for COVID-19 once again. Learn more here.
The day Black Sabbath was called "heavy metal" – in a bad way.
In a recent interview, Geezer Butler recalled the day Black Sabbath was derogatoryly called "heavy metal." Continue Reading →
'American Idol' contestant covers Black Sabbath's "Changes".
Contestant Cameron Whitcomb performed "Changes" by Black Sabbath during the reality show 'American Idol'.
Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler finalizes first draft of autobiography
Geezer Butler, bassist for Black Sabbath, has finished drafting his autobiography, which he will release soon, and has asked for help with…
Ozzy Osbourne's new album will feature riffs by Tony Iommi, as well as many guest appearances, reveals Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Zakk Wylde, Josh Homme, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, plus members of Metallica, Guns N' Roses, and Pearl Jam. All in Ozzy's new album. Continue Reading →
'Black Sabbath' is voted the best album cover of the band's career – see it here.
After five decades and 19 studio albums, we asked our readers which is the best album cover…
Listen to Ronnie James Dio sing “War Pigs” seven years before joining Black Sabbath.
Every Black Sabbath fan has heard Dio sing "War Pigs" with the group, but the recently revived gem is…
Did Sharon Osbourne want Black Sabbath to break up? Bruce Dickinson thinks so.
Bruce Dickinson was asked about Black Sabbath without Bill Ward - and attributed the band's breakup to Sharon Osbourne. Continue Reading →
Vote here: What is the best Black Sabbath album cover?
With five decades as a band and 19 studio albums, Black Sabbath has had a lot of good and bad album covers! And…
Black Sabbath's 'Vol. 4' has been voted the best album of 1972 by Wikimetal readers.
Wikimetal asked its readers what the best album released in 1972 was, and they answered! Check out the results here…
52 years since Black Sabbath's debut: Listen now to episode #341 of the Wikimetal podcast.
In episode #341 of the Wikimetal podcast, the editorial team discusses the 52nd anniversary of Black Sabbath's debut album. Listen here! Continue Reading →
Quiz: Test your knowledge about Black Sabbath's debut album.
'Black Sabbath', the first album by Black Sabbath, is now 52 years old. To celebrate this milestone, we've put together a quiz…
Rock and metal on the bookshelf: Discover a subscription-based book club about Queen, Black Sabbath, and more
With Wikimetal's discount coupon, find out how to subscribe to the book club with a special offer to receive the kits in…
All Black Sabbath album covers, from worst to best; see the ranking.
The Wikimetal team ranked all of Black Sabbath's studio album covers from worst to best. Continue Reading →
Black Sabbath is preparing to release a box set with albums from the Tony Martin era
Tony Martin, former vocalist of Black Sabbath, confirmed the re-release of the albums recorded with the band sometime in 2022.
10 bands that copy Black Sabbath and nobody complains, according to website.
Classic Rock magazine listed 10 bands that are heavily influenced by Black Sabbath – even going so far as to imitate their style…
Bill Ward regrets sacrificing himself to help Black Sabbath on 'Heaven and Hell'
Bill Ward had to make a sacrifice to help Black Sabbath financially during the 'Heaven and Hell' era. Continue Reading →
Glenn Hughes admits he didn't want to be part of Black Sabbath
The vocalist said that, despite this, he couldn't pass up the opportunity to work with the "greatest riff creator"
Tony Martin reveals he recorded demos for Black Sabbath's 'Dehumanizer': "I tried, but it didn't sound better than Dio."
Tony Martin revealed that he recorded some demos for Black Sabbath on the album 'Dehumanizer', but he didn't like the final result…
Tony Iommi reveals plans to release new solo music: "I have a lot of material"
Tony Iommi, guitarist for Black Sabbath, commented on having "400 or 500" riffs stored on his cell phone. Continue Reading →
What if Black Sabbath and Judas Priest were one band? Get to know Black Priest.
Brazilian band Black Priest blends Sabbath and Judas Priest to address mental health issues on their debut EP 'The Soul…
Gastão Moreira and Nando Machado choose "The Favorite" by Black Sabbath; watch
Gastão Moreira, Nando Machado, and the audience continue their difficult journey of choosing 'The Favorite' among Black Sabbath albums!
Black Sabbath: Tony Iommi reveals that "Paranoid" was written to fill space on the album
In a recent interview, Tony Iommi spoke about the songwriting process for the album 'Paranoid' and the title track. Continue Reading →