L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — If you listened very closely on Tuesday night during Black Sabbath's return to the city, you could hear the Big Bang of heavy metal echoing through the sweat-drenched Los Angeles Sports Arena.  more info

Starpulse — Heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath ruled out recording a new album with legendary drummer Ginger Baker because they didn't want to have to deal with "problems" the unconventional former Cream membe... more info

Mercury News, California — 'War Pigs,' 'Black Sabbath,' 'Children of the Grave' among the highlights of the Sabbath set in Mountain View more info

Mercury News, California — Ozzy Osbourne and crew celebrate their first-ever U.S. No. 1 album with solid show in Mountain View. more info

Metalsucks — This week Vince and Axl get to the bottom of the God Forbid breakup by chatting with the man at the center, Doc Coyle, and they discuss what God Forbid's legacy ultimately may look like. Chuck and Godless invite comedian Mike Bobbitt in to help try a... more info

Mercury News, California — The legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath, featuring original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, returns with its first ever No. 1 album and a tour that hits Shoreline Amphitheatre. We talk to founding guitarist Tony Iommi about the new album, tour and his p... more info

411 Mania — He wants to go out on a high... more info

Chicago Tribune — It looked like an impossibility a few years ago, but three-quarters of the original Black Sabbath lineup finally got around to recording and releasing a new studio album a few months ago, and then launching a world tour. more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Ozzy Osbourne slamming Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward over his weight, Def Leppard's new movie getting a premiere date, Saxon's frontman getting injured and more! more info

Starpulse — Legendary rockers Black Sabbath look set to dominate the Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards after landing a slew of top nominations and a career achievement prize. Ozzy Osbourne's band will be fet... more info