Guardian Music — The heavy metal guitarist on setting friends on fire, auditioning Michael Bolton and why he is playing his final tourHi Tony! How are you (1)?I’m OK at the moment, dare I say it. It’s stage three lymphoma, so it could come back at any t... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Frontiers Music Srl will release JORN's new album, "Heavy Rock Radio", on June 3. One of the greatest rock singers of our time, Jorn Lande returns with a unique album of covers of classics from artists and bands that have meant something special to ... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi spoke to The Guardian about his ongoing battle with cancer, with which he was diagnosed at the end of 2011. He said: "I'm okay at the moment, dare I say it. It's stage three lymphoma, so it could come back at any ti... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — According to MyNewsLA.com, BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has contributed $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of a man who police say slammed a small dog to death against a Boyle Heights, California sidewalk. His contribution boosted th... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has commented on the passing of former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza, saying that Nick had the "heart and soul" of some of rock's most influential players. During this past weekend's edition of Ward's radio sh... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — Ronnie James Dio's sinister howl and wicked songcraft bewitched hard rock fans in the seventies and eighties during his memorable stints with ELF, RAINBOW and BLACK SABBATH. In 1983, the singer formed his own band, launching a successful solo career ... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will perform at the U.K.'s Bloodstock Open Air festival on August 13 but before they leave the U.S., they will put o... more info

Roadrunner - Blabbermouth — In terms of commercial success, these are good days for thrash metal. In the last year, SLAYER, MEGADETH and now ANTHRAX have all, in their debut weeks, cracked the Billboard Top 200 Chart's top 10. Glitz and glamour aside, the quality of the music i... more info

The Mirror — The Black Sabbath singer met youngsters receiving treatment at Birmingham Children's Hospital more info

NME — Black Sabbath singer takes the tram’s first journey in his hometown more info