Black Sabbath Archives

February 19, 2019

11 Original Band Names We're Glad Didn't Stick

Tony Iommi: A guitarist whose name is iconic as his playing. It's a good thing he didn't have to change it like Black Sabbath changed their name.

February 10, 2019

'Van Halen' & 4 Other Debut LPs Panned by 'Rolling Stone'

Van Halen’s self-titled debut was released 41 years ago (February 10.) The album contains some of VH’s most-enduring tracks, from “Runnin’ With The Devil” to “Eruption.” However, upon its released, it was torn apart by Rolling Stone.

January 23, 2019

Today's Rock News (Marilyn Manson, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath)

Listen at 5:50p every weekday afternoon when Sara recaps the latest in rock news!
Today's stories include Marilyn Manson's country collab, a Hendrix film screening worldwide, and bridge named after Black Sabbath

January 22, 2019

Tony Iommi to Attend Black Sabbath Event in Birmingham

Black Sabbath’s native Birmingham, England is set to honor the metal pioneers next month, and at least one member of the band will be in attendance.

January 15, 2019

Black Sabbath Metal Bench to be Unveiled in Birmingham

Wonder how long it will take for this Black Sabbath fixture to be tagged with lyrics?

December 20, 2018

Black Sabbath Receiving Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY

Heavy metal’s most influential band is among seven artists receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award GRAMMY from The Recording Academy in 2019.

December 3, 2018

FLASHBACK: Black Sabbath’s Rock Hall Induction

Today (December 3) is Ozzy Osbourne’s birthday, and with the announcement of the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class just around the corner, this is the perfect time to look back on when Black Sabbath was inducted in 2006.

Wednesday

Sep 12

Ozzy Osbourne w/ Stone Sour

7:30 pm, BB&T Pavilion

MMR Rocks Ozzy Osbourne “No More Tours 2” Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at BB&T Pavilion Tickets on sale NOW via TicketMaster.com. The North American leg of the tour kicks off August 30th at PPL Center in Allentown. The final, 2 year global tour will celebrate 5 decades of the Prince of Darkness – with longtime…

April 30, 2018

5 Classic Debut Albums Panned By 'Rolling Stone'

AC/DC's debut album High Voltage was released 42 years ago today (April 30.) The album features some of the band's biggest fan favorites, including "T.N.T." and "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)," but those pesky critics at Rolling Stone didn't think too highly of the Aussie's debut effort.

March 26, 2018

Is There A Tony Iommi Collaboration With Rob Halford In The Works?

It's a possibility because it's wanted!