BLACK SABBATH To Perform Intimate Show - Details Available!

As previously reported, BLACK SABBATH is scheduled to appear at the Download Festival in the UK on June 10th and at the Lollapalooza Festival here in the U.S. on August 3rd. Today, the band announced an "intimate" show in their hometown of Birmingham, England, on Saturday, May 19 at the O2 Academy. The big question that all the SABBATH have is whither or not Bill Ward will be playing drums with the band.

As of right now, the Bill Ward situation has not been resolved and the band has not announced who will be sitting behind the drum kit. This past February, Bill Ward made the following statement regarding the status of the reunion of SABBATH: "At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the BLACK SABBATH album and tour," stated Ward. "However, I am unable to continue unless a 'signable' contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band."

As far as Tony Iommi's health status... Iommi is currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma (a type of cell that forms part of the immune system) and he is positive that he will kick cancer's ass! We sure hope so! The remaining members of Black Sabbath (Ozzy, Osbourne, Tony Iommy & Geezer Butler) have announced that they are currently recording the NEW album without Bill Ward and that it sounds great.

BLACK SABBATH:

- May 19: Birmingham, England @ O2 Academy
- Jun. 10: Donnington, UK @ Download Festival
- Aug. 3: Chicago, Illinois @ Lolapalooza Festival

OZZY & FRIENDS:

- May 23: Helsinki, Finland @ Hartwall Arena
- May 25: Stockholm, Sweden @ Stadium
- May 27: Jelling, Denmark @ Jelling Festival
- May 29: Bergen, Norway @ Bergen Calling Festival
- May 31: Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum
- Jun. 02: Malmo, Sweden @ Malmo Stadium
- Jun. 04: Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhalle
- Jun. 06: Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena
- Jun. 15: Vitoria, Spain @ Azkena Rock Festival
- Jun. 17: Clisson, France @ Hellfest
- Jun. 22: Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting
- Jun. 24: Milan, Italy @ Gods of Metal Festival
- Jun. 26: Vienna, Austria @ Stadthalle
- Jun. 28: Belgrade, Serbia @ USCE Park
- Jul. 01: Athens, Greece @ Rockwave Festival – Terra

Related links:
Black Sabbath

Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal Exhibit - Virtual Tour & Interviews (Starring: Phil Soussan, Jose Mangin & Dean Schachtel)

On Tuesday, April 11, 2012, the GRAMMY Museum® in cooperation with Revolver Magazine, debutted a major NEW exhibition, called: Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal.  Through rare artifacts from iconic Metal bands and interactive experiences, the exhibit is a lesson about the origins of Heavy Metal, its many sub-genres, the bands that made Heavy Metal famous and offer a look into the controversy that has surrounded the genre for the past four decades.


This historical event was launched on the same day as the REVOLVER Golden Gods Award Show, which took place next door at Club Nokia at L.A. This is the first major museum exhibition to explore Heavy Metal in America, and the genre’s impact across the globe.  Visitors will enjoy a wide-array of items, including:

\m/ Handwritten lyrics and sketches from Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister;
\m/ Several wardrobe pieces, from acts like Black Sabbath and Gwar;
\m/ Stage props from bands such as Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Slayer and more;
\m/ An interactive “scream booth,” designed to introduce Metal vocal technique;
\m/  Several famous guitars including Chuck Schuldiner’s (DEATH) B.C. Rich Stealth;
\m/ Concert posters,  tour books and fan memorabilia

We were there to witness this amazing moment for OUR music. During our visit to the first-ever museum devoted to Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, we had our camera's rolling in order to show you a virtual tour of the museum. We also had the chance to chat with Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, RONNIE JAMES DIO, BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL BAND & More), Jose Mangin (Sirius XM, Headbangers Ball, Latination) and Dean Schachtel (DIO's right hand man). Grab a cold one and get ready to witness Heavy Music history!



WHO:              

- Bob Santelli, Executive Director, The GRAMMY Museum
- Ali Stuebner, Registrar, The GRAMMY Museum
- Kait Stuebner, Co-curator, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal
- Andie Cox, Co-curator, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal

WHEN:             

Exhibit runs April 11, 2012 to February, 2013

WHERE:           

The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite A245
Los Angeles, CA 90015

(Near the corner of Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard, one block from STAPLES Center)

Related links:
GrammyMuseum.org

The "Metal Masters" Are Joined By Geezer Butler & Phil Anselmo To Perform Black Sabbath, Pantera & Slayer Classics - Full Show Available!

Heavy Metal history was made last night (April 12), when Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA, ARSON ANTHEM, SUPERJOINT RITUAL) and legendary bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL) made special guest appearances at the third installment of Samson's "Metal Masters" series, which was held at the Key Club on the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California.

Anselmo and Butler were joined by Megadeth's Dave Ellefson and Chris Broderick, Slayer's Kerry King and Dave Lombardo, and Anthrax's Charlie Benante and Frank Bello.

Phil Anselmo performed the following songs with the "Metal Masters":

- SLAYER's "Reign In Blood" & "Angel Of Death"
- PANTERA's: "Mouth For War", "A New Level", "Walk", "This Love" & "Fucking Hostile"
- BLACK SABBATH's "Hole In The Sky" with Geezer Butler



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BLACK SABBATH To Return To The United States - Details Available!

As previously reported, legendary Heavy Metal band BLACK SABBATH will be performing one show in the United States this summer. It has just been confirmed that Black Sabbath will play this year’s Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, US, alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence And The Machine, Jack White from White Stripes, Die Antwoord, and Yellow Ostrich. Lollapalooza will take place on August 3 - 5 at the Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois.

This is the first show confirmed since it was announced that Tony Iommi is currently fighting cancer.
The only other confirmed BLACK SABBATH will take place at this year’s Download festival. Download Festival will take place on June 8 - 10 at Donington Park, England

As of yet the situation surrounding drummer Bill Ward seems to remain unresolved.

Click here to purchase tickets for Lollapalooza

Related links:
Black Sabbath

Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal Debuts Today At The GRAMMY Museum®!

                                    Photo by: Jose Mangin

WHAT:             

Today (April 11, 2012), the GRAMMY Museum® in cooperation with Revolver Magazine, will debut a major NEW exhibition, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal.  Through rare artifacts from iconic Metal bands and interactive experiences, the exhibit will teach visitors about the origins of Heavy Metal, its many sub-genres, the bands that made Heavy Metal famous and offer a look into the controversy that has surrounded the genre for the past four decades.

Launching on the same day as the REVOLVER Golden Gods Award Show taking place next door at Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE, this will be the first major museum exhibition to explore Heavy Metal in America, and the genre’s impact across the globe.  Visitors will enjoy a wide-array of items, including:

\m/ Handwritten lyrics and sketches from Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister;
\m/ Several wardrobe pieces, from acts like Black Sabbath and Gwar;
\m/ Stage props from bands such as Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Slayer and more;
\m/ An interactive “scream booth,” designed to introduce Metal vocal technique;
\m/  Several famous guitars including Chuck Schuldiner’s (DEATH) B.C. Rich Stealth;
\m/ Concert posters,  tour books and fan memorabilia

WHO:              

- Bob Santelli, Executive Director, The GRAMMY Museum
- Ali Stuebner, Registrar, The GRAMMY Museum
- Kait Stuebner, Co-curator, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal
- Andie Cox, Co-curator, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal

WHEN:             

Exhibit runs April 11, 2012 to February, 2013

WHERE:           

The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite A245
Los Angeles, CA 90015

(Near the corner of Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard, one block from STAPLES Center)

Related links:
GrammyMuseum.org

KILL DEVIL HILL & ADRENALINE MOB To Join Forces On A Short US Tour!

Kill Devil Hill and Adrenaline Mob are heading out on the road together for what will be a memorable night of Hard Rock music. The run, which will be comprised of current and former members of Black Sabbath, Pantera, Dream Theater, Symphony X and Disturbed, kicks off on May 10th in Cleveland. The tour will make stops in Dallas, Chicago and Orlando before wrapping up in Charlotte, NC on May 22. The shows will feature Kill Devil Hill followed by Adrenaline Mob and then end in all out jam between the two groups. Special VIP Packages, including exclusive items and meet and greets will be available for each band.

Please check with the band's respective websites for details. Adrenaline Mob is the powerhouse vocals of Russell Allen (Symphony X), the shredding guitar attack of Mike Orlando (Sonic Stomp), the rhythmic bass playing of John Moyer (Disturbed) and the drumming virtuosity of Mike Portnoy (Ex Dream Theater/Avenged Sevenfold). Kill Devil Hill is comprised of famed bassist Rex Brown, (Pantera, Down) drum monster Vinny Appice (former drummer with Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven And Hell), guitar virtuoso Mark Zavon and vocalist Dewey Bragg.

Kill Devil Hill are gearing up to release their self-titled debut album on May 22nd via SPV/Steamhammer. In 2009 Vinny had found the perfect guitarist in Zavon, who was also looking to start a NEW band. Zavon played a demo he had recorded with vocalist Dewey Bragg, and Vinny was floored. With the three members in place Vinny asked his long time friend Rex Brown to play bass on a demo track called "War Machine". Rex immediately agreed and the final puzzle piece was in place for the formation of Kill Devil Hill.

Adrenaline Mob will be touring in support of their Elm City Records debut 'Omertá'. The record debuted Top 5 on the Billboard Rock Album chart when it was released on March 13. The band reached #5 on the chart and also was #62 on the Billboard Top 200 selling over 6600 copies its first week. The album has been getting amazing reviews with Revolver declaring "If you dig hard-hitting modern Metal, then Adrenaline Mob's 11-track debut offers some monstrous moments." Adrenaline Mob formed in 2011 when Sonic Stomp founder Orlando, who had been working on a collection of songs, approached Symphony X vocalist Allen with a concept and idea for the band. Together they joined forces and refined those ideas. Allen then reached out to long-time friend and ex Dream Theater/Avenged Sevenfold drummer Portnoy to see if he had any interest in playing with them. Portnoy jumped on-board and from the very first note, the chemistry and sound was apparent. In late 2011, Portnoy recruited Disturbed's Moyer to fill the vacant bass slot and the beast that is known as Adrenaline Mob was born.

KILL DEVIL HILL/ADRENALINE MOB TOUR DATES:

- May 10: Cleveland, OH at House Of Blues
- May 11: Flint, MI at The Machine Show
- May 13: Chicago, IL at House Of Blues
- May 15: Dallas, TX at Trees
- May 16: San Antonio, TX at Backstage Live
- May 19: Fort Lauderdale, FL at Revolution
- May 21: Orlando, FL at House Of Blues
- May 22: Charlotte, NC at Amos' Southend

Related links:
Official Site Of Adrenaline Mob
Official Site Of Kill Devil Hill

Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal Debuts Next Week At The GRAMMY Museum®!

WHAT:             

The GRAMMY Museum® in cooperation with Revolver Magazine, will debut a major new exhibition, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal, opening on April 11, 2012.  Through rare artifacts from iconic Metal bands and interactive experiences, the exhibit will teach visitors about the origins of Heavy Metal, its many sub-genres, the bands that made Heavy Metal famous and offer a look into the controversy that has surrounded the genre for the past four decades.

Launching on the same day as the REVOLVER Golden Gods Award Show taking place next door at Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE, this will be the first major museum exhibition to explore Heavy Metal in America, and the genre’s impact across the globe.  Visitors will enjoy a wide-array of items, including:

\m/ Handwritten lyrics and sketches from Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister;
\m/ Several wardrobe pieces, from acts like Black Sabbath and Gwar;
\m/ Stage props from bands such as Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Slayer and more;
\m/ An interactive “scream booth,” designed to introduce Metal vocal technique;
\m/  Several famous guitars including Chuck Schuldiner’s (DEATH) B.C. Rich Stealth;
\m/ Concert posters,  tour books and fan memorabilia

WHO:              

- Bob Santelli, Executive Director, The GRAMMY Museum
- Ali Stuebner, Registrar, The GRAMMY Museum
- Kait Stuebner, Co-curator, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal
- Andie Cox, Co-curator, Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal

WHEN:             

Exhibit runs April 11, 2012 to February, 2013

WHERE:           

The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite A245
Los Angeles, CA 90015

(Near the corner of Figueroa Street and Olympic Boulevard, one block from STAPLES Center)

Related links:
GrammyMuseum.org

GENE HOGLAN To Step In For BILL WARD On BLACK SABBATH's Reunion Shows???

We just got word from Ian Christie (Sirius XM LIQUID METAL), that drumming legend GENE HOGLAN will be stepping in for BILL WARD on the upcoming SABBATH reunion shows. We really hope that Ian is not pulling all of our legs as an April Fool's joke. As previously reported, Bill Ward announced that he won't be part of the current reincarnation of BLACK SABBATH. This is his statement regarding this matter:

"At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the BLACK SABBATH album and tour," stated Ward. "However, I am unable to continue unless a 'signable' contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band." The remaining members of Black Sabbath (Ozzy, Osbourne, Tony Iommy & Geezer Butler) have have been recording the NEW album without Bill Ward.

BLACK SABBATH:

- Jun. 10: Donnington, UK @ Download Festival
- PLUS 1 show in the United States! (Details have not been announced yet)

Related links:
Black Sabbath
HoglanIndustries

Tony Iommi Updates His Fans About His Cancer Treatment & BLACK SABBATH!

As previously reported, Black Sabbath were force to cancel their European tour, in order for Tony Iommi to be able to continue with his ongoing treatment for lymphoma. BLACK SABBATH will still be appearing at the Download Festival in Donnington, UK. Additionally, the band announced that they will be playing one show in the United States (the date hasn't been announced yet).

"A little update on how it's all going:

"Well, I've had the last dose of chemotherapy, so hopefully my body will start to get back to normal soon. The steroids were the [worst]. I've now got three weeks of radiotherapy coming up which I'm told can be very tiring, so we'll see.

"A big thanks to [fellow SABBATH members] Ozzy [Osbourne] and Geezer [Butler] for coming over to England; it was a big incentive for me. We managed to work most days and have some great new tracks.

"And, importantly, thanks again for your kind messages. Hope to be seeing you soon."

BLACK SABBATH:

- Jun. 10: Donnington, UK @ Download Festival

OZZY & FRIENDS:

- May 23: Helsinki, Finland @ Hartwall Arena
- May 25: Stockholm, Sweden @ Stadium
- May 27: Jelling, Denmark @ Jelling Festival
- May 29: Bergen, Norway @ Bergen Calling Festival
- May 31: Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum
- Jun. 02: Malmo, Sweden @ Malmo Stadium
- Jun. 04: Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhalle
- Jun. 06: Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena
- Jun. 15: Vitoria, Spain @ Azkena Rock Festival
- Jun. 17: Clisson, France @ Hellfest
- Jun. 22: Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting
- Jun. 24: Milan, Italy @ Gods of Metal Festival
- Jun. 26: Vienna, Austria @ Stadthalle
- Jun. 28: Belgrade, Serbia @ USCE Park
- Jul. 01: Athens, Greece @ Rockwave Festival – Terra

Related links:
Black Sabbath

Have You Seen Ronnie James Dios' Statue In Bulgaria?

As we all know, Ronnie James Dio is one of the most influential vocalists in Heavy Music history. When ha passed away on May 16, 2010, he left a huge void in our scene. At the time we wondered how he would be tributed. This sculpture is located at the Bulgarian Black-sea coastal town of Kavarna and is by far the best tribute to Dio we have seen! Thanks Alexander Petrov and Krasimir Krastev - Lomsky, for sculpting this badass statue of our Metal messiah!



RELATED LINKS:
Official site of Ronnie James Dio
DIO on MySpace
Official Ronnie James Dio Facebook page