Sky News — Heavy metal band Black Sabbath have announced they are to reform in their original line-up for a new album and world tour next year. more info

Metal Injection — What a week this has been for metal. We started the week with a diva fit from Danzig and ended with confirmation of the Black Sabbath reunion. Sometimes, as a blogger, yo ucan't ask for a better week. Here are the top stories and videos you may ... more info

Metalsucks — After months of “speculation” (by which I mean we all knew this was happening, but no one would officially confirm it), Black Sabbath announced today at a press conference at LA’s Whiskey A-Go-Go — where they played their first American show ... more info

Guardian Music — Band appears at Hollywood club Whisky A Go Go to announce first studio album since 1978's Never Say Die!Heavy metal veterans Black Sabbath have announced they are reuniting, more than three decades after the release of their last studio album.In a mu... more info

NME — Rick Rubin to produce legendary metal band's first new album in 33 years more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Throw the devil horns and pass the sacrificial doves: Black Sabbath are officially back. more info

Chorus.fm — The original line-up of *Black Sabbath* (http://blacksabbath.com/) has reunited. The band will be release a new album produced by Rick Rubin next year. They will also headline Download Festival on June 10, 2012, followed by a world tour. more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran British rock band Black Sabbath said on Friday they are reuniting in their original four man line-up for a new album and a world tour. more info

ContactMusic — The original members of Black Sabbath have confirmed theyre heading back into the studio to record an album of new material with top producer Rick Rubin Ozzy Osbourne Bill Ward Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler reunited for a press conference at the Whisk... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tony Iommi at Saint Vitus (more by Samantha Marble) After a round of leaks and denials early this year, Tony Iommi stepped away from promoting his book for a minute today and confirmed a Black Sabbath reunion of the original... more info