Metalsucks — When word reached Lady Gaga last year that she’d been described by Ozzy Osbourne as ”very clever, very interesting,” “wacky,” and in possession of a likable zaniness, the pop singer expressed her joy by calling herself Black Sabbath’s bi... more info

Altsounds — Following the departure of lead singer Ronnie James Dio and drummer Vinnie Appice after the studio mixing of the Live Evil album, Black Sabbath were once again on the lookout for yet another lead vocalist to fill the significant void left at stage ... more info

ContactMusic — Ozzy Osbourne is to be honoured at this year's Kerrang! Awards. The former Black Sabbath frontman - dubbed the 'Prince of Darkness' - will receive the rock magazine's Legend Award at a ceremony in London on June 9 and he will also be playing... more info

ContactMusic — Ozzy Osbourne will cement his rock star status at this year's (11) Kerrang! Awards in Britain when he's presented with the ceremony's top honour. The former Black Sabbath frontman will accept the Legend Award in London on 9 June (11) and he's play... more info

Metal Injection — Leave it to a couple heavy metal giants to create the latest supergroup. Black Sabbath guitar god Tony Iommi and Deep Purple's vocalist Ian Gillan have joined forces to form a new group called Whocares, recording a couple songs to help out the p... more info

Metalsucks — I have never listened to Born Again, the first and only Black Sabbath album featuring Ian Gillan. Nothing against Gillan or Sabbath, there’s just only so much time in my day and there are/were other Sabbath albums higher up on the list, ya know? I ... more info

Abeano — You’ll have heard ‘Brick By Brick’ by now and either wondered at what Arctic Monkeys are playing at or embraced it’s extreme simplicity whole-heartedly. Now, after a quick visit to Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 studio, you can sample the first o... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — File under awesome. 1973 no-frills, no bullshit, cock rock. This is Zipper—Fred Cole and company’s sicko American twist on Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. MP3: Zipper :: Bullets —————— _____________________________________________________... more info

NME - The Bands Blog — Testing musicians’ memories after a lifetime of abuse You were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2006, but can you name any other artists who were honoured in the same year? “Yeah, I think Metallica was one… Oh, hang on, I know... more info

ContactMusic — Ozzy Osbourne wants his funeral to be filled with pranks to ensure his loved ones celebrate his life rather than feel sad about his passing. The former Black Sabbath frontman, 62, is eager for guests to enjoy his wake - and... more info