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Quick quips: Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Hubert Sumlin, Exile
Paul McCartney received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. In attendance were Neil Young, who introduced him, Joe Walsh, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Don Was, Jeff Lynne and Paul's new wife Nancy and son James.
Vinny Appice: It Would Be 'Hard' To Turn Down Opportunity To Play With Black Sabbath Again
Former BLACK SABBATH , DIO , HEAVEN & HELL and current KILL DEVIL HILL drummer Vinny Appice says that it would be hard to turn down the opportunity to play with BLACK SABBATH again if he was asked to replace original SABBATH drummer Bill Ward , who announced two weeks ago that he could not participate in the planned reunion of the band's founding ... (more)
Birmingham Councillors Says Ozzy Osbourne Deserves City's Top Honor
According to the Birmingham Mail , leading city council members in Birmingham, England want to bestow on legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne the city's highest honor, the Freedom Of The City.
Ozzy's Boneyard Channel Launches on SiriusXM
Ozzy's Boneyard, the new classic hard rock and metal music channel, will launch with a full slate of content featuring Ozzy Osbourne , his family members, bandmates and other musicians on Sirius XM Radio on Wednesday, Feb.
Ozzy Osbourne On Tony Iommi's Cancer Battle: I Told Him If He Dies, I'm Gonna Kill Him
OZZY OSBOURNE On TONY IOMMI's Cancer Battle: I Told Him If He Dies, I'm Gonna Kill Him - Feb.
Bill Ward's Son: 'What a Way To F**k Up Such a Powerful, Influential And Inspirational Legacy'
BILL WARD's Son: 'What A Way To F**k Up Such A Powerful, Influential And Inspirational Legacy' - Feb.
Headless Cross Reviews, Black Sabbath, Compact Discs
Released: Apr 24, 1989 Genre: Heavy Metal Label: I.R.S. Number Of Tracks: 8 The follow up to 1987's excellent "Eternal Idol" album, "Headless Cross" sees Black Sabbath draw even more influence from 80's heavy metal bands whilst at the same time trying to regain their dark, heavy sound they became so well known for.
Interview: Ex Judas Priest Metal Master: Atkins May Project 'Serpents Kiss'
Al Atkins is best known for originating Birmingham, England's heavy metal band Judas Priest in 1969.
Sharon Osbourne Fires Bill Ward from Black Sabbath
Sources reveal that it is not an open arms feeling in the Black Sabbath camp. In fact it is quite the opposite.
Top Stories: Birmingham Black Sabbath day given backing as celebration of Duran Duran mooted
Birmingham's culture chief has thrown his support behind a suggested Black Sabbath day in the city to celebrate the rockers contribution to music.
Will McCartney and Ringo Starr perform together at the Grammys?A Keith Richards to perform at memorial.
Ronnie James Dio announces deluxe editions
In his position as lead vocalist for Rock giants such as Rainbow and Black Sabbath, as well as fronting his own eponymous band for nearly three decades, Dio created some of the genres most defining and respected works.
TESTAMENT Guitarist Says He 'Was Expecting To Be Publicly Flogged' By Jazz Community
Dave Reffett of GuitarWorld.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT / ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO guitarist Alex Skolnick .
Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Thanks for Fans for Support in Conflict with Band Mates
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has issued a message thanking fans for their encouragement following his band mates' announcement on Friday that they were prepared to move forward with their reunion album without him.
Former Black Sabbath Singer Tony Martin: 'Music Is a Worthless Art These Days'
Chad Bowar of HeavyMetal.About.com recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin .
Redford Township restaurant fire
AL PACINO has signed on to replace fellow Oscar winner JAVIER BARDEM as the villain in the DESPICABLE ME sequel.
Black Sabbath Reunion Descends Into War Of Words, Original Lineup Tour Unlikely
Last November Heavy Metal Legends Black Sabbath shocked the music world by announcing plans to not only record new material, but tour with the original lineup of Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, Tony Iommi on guitar, Geezer Butler on bass, and Bill Ward on drums.
Black Sabbath Ready to Continue Without Founding Drummer
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne , guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler have announced that they are prepared to move forward with their upcoming reunion album and tour without drummer Bill Ward .
Black Sabbath Issue Statement on Drummer Bill Ward's Threat to Quit the Band
We reported yesterday that Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has issued a statement threatening to quit the band unless he was given a "fair contract" to sign.
Springsteen and the E Street Band & their first performance of the year. Van Halen secret show.
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