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Black Sabbath Perform 'End of the Beginning' on 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:29 +0000

After much anticipation, Black Sabbath finally premiered the new track 'End of the Beginning' on CBS cop drama 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.' Sabbath got some pretty good TV time on the program, performing the new song before vocalist Ozzy Osbourne showed off his acting chops during an after-show interview.

Black Sabbath Unveil 'The Sabbath Sound' Teaser for New Album '13′

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:23:39 +0000

Black Sabbath have posted yet another in-depth look into the band's upcoming album '13.' Showcasing studio footage, which has never been made available to the public, each member of Sabbath, studio drummer Brad Wilk (Rage Against the Machine) and producer Rick Rubin have all weighed in regarding their goals for '13,' along with what audiences can expect in comparison to Sabbath's classic works.

Black Sabbath Shown Behind the Scenes of Upcoming 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' Cameo

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:32:07 +0000

If you're a fan of both Black Sabbath and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,' you're about to be given both an eyegasm and eargasm all at once! The legendary heavy metal band will be appearing on the season finale performing a new song "End of the Beginning,' but here's a behind-the-scenes clip that you can check out right now.

Ozzy Osbourne on Fallout with Bill Ward: 'He Couldn't Remember What the F— We Were Doing'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:29:20 +0000

Last year, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward took his exit from the band's reunion plans. Ward had cited an "unsatisfactory contract" as the reason for his departure, but in a new interview, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne says Ward was unable to meet the physical and mental demands that come with performing a full set behind the kit.

Black Sabbath Add 'Naivete in Black' to Best Buy Edition of New Album '13'

Chad Childers — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:07:25 +0000

Black Sabbath recorded way more than the eight songs that will appear on the standard edition of their '13' album and one of the ways that they are making sure that fans will get a chance to hear them is through the "bonus track" option. One of those extra songs -- 'Naivete in Black' -- will turn up exclusively on the Best Buy deluxe edition version of the album.

Black Sabbath Debut New Song 'Methademic' Live in Australia

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:59:27 +0000

Black Sabbath have just introduced the world to yet another new track, this one from the deluxe edition of the highly anticipated album '13.' On Monday, April 29, in Melbourne, Australia, the band played the new song 'Methademic' in front of a stadium crowd.

Black Sabbath Announce Full North American 2013 Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:51:41 +0000

Ask and you shall receive. After teasing fans last week with the announcement of four North American 2013 tour dates, Black Sabbath have now revealed the itinerary for the entire tour. The summer trek now boasts 20 dates that span across the United States and Canada. As you may remember, Black Sabbath were scheduled to conquer North [...]

Black Sabbath Music Promotes Healthier Plant Life According to Expert Gardener

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:01:58 +0000

According to an expert gardener from England, plants love Black Sabbath just as much as metalheads do! Garden guru Chris Beardshaw recently began an experimental program to analyze the reaction of plants when exposed to music, and according to the gardener's studies, the tasty jams of Black Sabbath "worked wonders on a greenhouse full of plants."

Study Finds Black Sabbath Helps Plants Grow

Mike Adams — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:18:37 +0000

If you intend to show the wicked world a cornucopia of green thumb power this gardening season (and you probably don’t, but keep reading) you had better start exposing your precious sweet leaf to plenty of Black Sabbath. Television gardener (yes, that’s a thing) Chris Beardshaw says that during a recent study of the effects [...]

Black Sabbath Launch 2013 World Tour in Auckland, New Zealand

Chad Childers — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:15:57 +0000

The highly anticipated live return of Black Sabbath this year has finally happened, and unlike last year's handful of shows, there's new material being worked into performances. The group is currently on a tour "down under," hitting venues in New Zealand and Australia and they kicked things off with a blistering performance Saturday (April 20) at Auckland's Vector Arena.

Ozzy Osbourne Discusses the Inspiration Behind Black Sabbath's New Single 'God Is Dead?'

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:26:59 +0000

Audiences are just getting familiar with 'God Is Dead?,' the epic track that was just released by Black Sabbath as the first single off their highly anticipated '13' album. Ozzy Osbourne took time out from Australia, where the band is preparing to tour, to call in to Zane Lowe's BBC show to speak about the group's album and he also dished about where the inspiration for the new single came from.

Black Sabbath Reveal Deluxe Edition Bonus Material for '13′ Album

Chad Childers — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:33:36 +0000

Black Sabbath recently unveiled their '13' album to a theater-full of media. Then came the unleashing of the epic first single 'God Is Dead?' yesterday (April 18). And now the band is taking the next step by not only offering the pre-order information for the disc, but also revealing the names of the trio of tracks that will be part of the deluxe edition of the disc.

Black Sabbath Unleash New Track 'God Is Dead?'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:59:59 +0000

It’s finally here! Oh, glorious day, you’ve bestowed upon us the newest Black Sabbath song, ‘God Is Dead?’ and we give thanks while raising our horns to the sky. As Black Sabbath’s first offering from their upcoming album, ’13,’ ‘God is Dead?’ will only serve to amplify the already massive buzz surrounding the release of [...]

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Thankful for Ozzy Osbourne's Support During Lymphoma Treatment

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:21:18 +0000

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has a lot to be thankful for as he continues his recovery from lymphoma cancer and he says the support of his bandmates, in particular Ozzy Osbourne, has been so welcome.

Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Drug and Alcohol Relapse, Apologizes to Family, Friends + Fans

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:48:28 +0000

In a surprising Facebook message posted tonight (April 15), heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has admitted to "drinking and taking drugs" over the past 18 months. The revelation comes after rumors earlier today that he has split with his wife Sharon.

Black Sabbath Announce Initial 2013 North American Tour Dates

Liz Ramanand — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:18:01 +0000

In support of their highly anticipated forthcoming album, ‘13,’ metal legends Black Sabbath are gearing up to hit the road, and have now announced four North American tour dates for 2013. The album is due out June 11 but the first single ‘God Is Dead?’ will hit radio airwaves this Thursday, April 18. The band [...]

Black Sabbath Discuss New Album '13′ With Interviewer Jack Osbourne

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:59:48 +0000

Excitement for Black Sabbath's upcoming studio album '13' is reaching a fever pitch with metal fans worldwide. As the sacred June 11 release date of '13' draws nearer, Sabbath fanatics are scrambling to absorb as much information about the record as humanly possible, and who better to bring you that info than Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne's son Jack Osbourne.

Black Sabbath '13' Album: First Impressions

Chad Childers — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:43:36 +0000

"Black Sabbath are back!" Fans of the Ozzy Osbourne-led lineup have been waiting to hear that statement for nearly 35 years, and on Wednesday night (April 10) in Hollywood, Calif., a small theater full of select media and VIPs could officially finally make that claim. Thankfully, Loudwire was among the lucky attendees.

Black Sabbath Performing New Single on Season Finale of 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:11:10 +0000

Dying to hear the first single off Black Sabbath's upcoming '13' album? Better yet, would like to see the metal legends perform the tune? Well, next month you can catch Ozzy Osbourne & Co. rock out 'End of the Beginning' on the season finale of CBS' hit show 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.'

Black Sabbath Announce Late 2013 European Tour

Chad Childers — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:24:13 +0000

Black Sabbath are slowly but surely adding to their tour itinerary. The metal masters, who have announced shows in Australia and at Ozzfest Japan this year, just tacked on a late 2013 run that will cover Europe.