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Black Sabbath interview: 'We were the heavy metal Coldplay'

Thu, June 20 2013 6:27am - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

There, amongst the cartoonish domestic squabbles, he cut a rather tragic figure — the dictionary definition of a rock-star casualty, whose excessive lifestyle had seemingly left him a near-vegetable.

Graded on a Curve: Black Sabbath, 13

Tue, June 18 2013 12:42pm - Source: The Vinyl District

With 13, three-fourths of the original Black Sabbath has reunited under the guidance of career-savior-as-producer Rick Rubin.

New Music Monday: Bill Frisell, the Beach Boys, Nektar, Delbert McClinton and Glen Clark, Candlemass

Mon, June 17 2013 1:27pm - Source: Something Else!

Bill Frisell used to time away at Big Sur to fashion a brilliant new addition to his on-going series of Americana jazz triumphs, and we look back at the Beach Boys when all three Wilson brothers were on tour.

Black Sabbath - 13

Fri, June 07 2013 11:13am - Source: Drowned In Sound

13 is not the thirteenth Black Sabbath album.

Black Sabbath – 13 (2013)

Tue, June 04 2013 11:27am - Source: Something Else!

13, long-awaited and so very hard-fought, begins with a morbid and massive riff, so clean and so spooky — so free of gimmickry — that it's utterly transportive: This is what made Black Sabbath such as scary-ass experience in the first place.

‘What Black Sabbath does is a lost art’: How Rick Rubin convinced a band to rediscover itself

Sun, June 02 2013 2:54pm - Source: Something Else!

Producer Rick Rubin recognized something about Black Sabbath.

Marshall Lytle. Bassist. September 1, 1933 - May 25, 2013. Aged 79

Fri, May 31 2013 11:40pm - Source: Daily Express - London - UK

His flamboyant method of playing gave early rock 'n' roll its distinctive sound, nowhere better heard than on the band's iconic hits Rock Around The Clock and Shake, Rattle And Roll. For four years Lytle played on every one of Haley's songs and also co-wrote the group's first hit Crazy Man Crazy.

Live Review: Smashing Pumpkins, Stone Sour, Asking Alexandria, and More — Rock on the Range, Columbus

Sun, May 19 2013 5:48pm - Source: ArtistDirect

"Is everybody crowd surfing like it's ninety-four?"

Feature: Black Sabbath Stories From Kirk Hammett, Philip Anselmo, Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, Slash, Munky, and more

Tue, May 14 2013 2:37pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Music can be divided into two categories.

Slayer guitarist died yesterday at 49

Fri, May 03 2013 2:12pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Slash, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth were among those who paid their immediate respects online to Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who died yesterday at 49.

Black Sabbath's 13: The Inside Story!

Wed, May 01 2013 3:44pm - Source: Mojo

Producer Rick Rubin lifts the lid on 13 - one of the most anticipated albums of 2013.

The Black Market: The Month In Metal – April 2013

Mon, April 29 2013 8:23pm - Source: Stereogum

Metal in 2013 will to some extent be defined by two stories that made their debuts in April, one of which was included on our list of the month's best songs, the other which was not but deserves to be discussed here just the same.

New Music Monday: Todd Rundgren, Postal Service, Dave Douglas, Mike Keneally, John Medeski

Mon, April 08 2013 12:20pm - Source: Something Else!

Todd Rundgren's State offers an ultra-contemporary fusion of rock and electronica, while Mike Keneally revisits his thrilling 2012 collaboration with XTC's Andy Partridge, adding previously unheard music, demos and remixes.

Bill Ward: "If there is some longevity with Black Sabbath, then I'd like to be part of it"

Thu, April 04 2013 9:59am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

Estranged Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has spoken out after parting ways with the heavy metal titans over the summer.

One Track Mind: Device featuring Glenn Hughes, “Through It All” from Device (2013)

Wed, April 03 2013 11:31am - Source: Something Else!

Glenn Hughes, despite his gypsy resume, boasts one of the most distinctive voices in rock — as heard on the first new music he's issued since Black Country Communion imploded, a guest shot on the new album from David Draiman of Disturbed fame.

Mellotrons in Metal: 7 Great Songs Featuring the Strange Organ

Wed, March 27 2013 7:30pm - Source: Noisecreep

The Mellotron Story , a documentary about a California inventor who unveiled an organ in 1956 that could replay the sounds of other instruments using magnetic tape.

Big Bottoms: Clutch’s Dan Maines Has Groove in His Pocket

Fri, March 22 2013 7:48pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Clutch is undoubtedly one of the most loved bands on the road today.

David Draiman Talks Device, Producing Trivium and More

Mon, March 18 2013 2:14pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Device has got the power to revamp and revitalize modern hard rock.

Black Sabbath reveal release date for new album '13'

Wed, March 13 2013 6:52pm - Source: NME

Black Sabbath have confirmed that their new album '13' will be released on June 10.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi writes Armenian Eurovision entry

Thu, March 07 2013 12:59pm - Source: NME

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has written the song Armenia will compete with at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.

Black Sabbath's Dark, Twisted Resurrection

Sun, February 10 2013 5:09am - Source: Rolling Stone

It's a sunny January day in Los Angeles, but as you'd expect, Black Sabbath 's world is looking pretty dark.

‘They were always energetic and that was good for me’: Tony Iommi on Black Sabbath’s legacy of drummers

Tue, January 22 2013 7:14pm - Source: Something Else!

The news that Brad Wilk will be sitting in the drum chair for Black Sabbath's forthcoming reunion album had us taking a look back at the huge shoes he'll be filling.

Feature: Albums We Hope Change the Game in 2013 – Device

Wed, January 16 2013 6:11pm - Source: ArtistDirect

There are a few records on the horizon in 2013 that we're sure are going to completely change the game.

Ramble On: Rockers Who Love 'The Lord of the Rings'

Thu, December 13 2012 4:43pm - Source: Rolling Stone

J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy was once dismissed as the geekiest book series in history.

2012 Holiday Gift Guide: The Year’s Best Metal

Mon, December 03 2012 1:26pm - Source: Pop Dose

When you don't care what the hell people think, send 'em some metal this Christmas!

Black Sabbath unveil 12.12.12 release

Thu, November 15 2012 7:02am - Source: Music-News.com

Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Ozzy Osbourne - four names that resonate throughout rock's recorded history as clear and sublime as the bell that tolls the opening to the band's eponymous debut album from 1970.

Black Sabbath 'six tracks' into recording new album - without Bill Ward

Wed, November 07 2012 11:34pm - Source: NME

Black Sabbath have revealed that they are six tracks into recording their new album.

Mike Ragogna: Monday Magic: Conversations With Gary Clark Jr., The Bad Plus' Ethan Iverson, Kaki King and Lindi Ortega

Mon, November 05 2012 6:44am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Mike Ragogna : We've got the pianist from that rad, mad and badass group, The Bad Plus. Hey there, Ethan!

Goat: World Music

Fri, October 26 2012 5:15am - Source: Pitchfork Media

In September, before their performance at Britain's Supersonic, the Quietus published its second talk with the ever-vague group.

Readers recommend: songs with the best bass lines – results

Thu, October 11 2012 12:49pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

This week's playlist has been selected by Gary Willis, who goes by the username Fintan28.

Bill Ward: 'If there is some longevity with Black Sabbath, then I'd like to be part of it'

Wed, October 03 2012 7:59pm - Source: NME

"If there is some longevity with Black Sabbath , then I'd like to be part of it".

Supersonic 2012: Goat & World Music - Q & A

Thu, September 20 2012 7:55am - Source: The Quietus

Here the band - who mix together a bewitching stew of "Afrobeat, Latin disco, post punk, kraut drone and rampant acid rock. It's as if Spacemen 3 ate Funkadelic's Maggot Brain and a random Fela Kuti album" - discuss what's in store for lucky punters to this year's Supersonic festival where they are playing live.

Black Sabbath Fire Up Lollapalooza With Triumphant Reunion Gig

Sat, August 04 2012 3:07pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Ozzy Osbourne may be a rickety, self-described "lunatic."

Kyng Bassist Tony Castaneda: Five Albums That Changed My Life

Wed, August 01 2012 5:31pm - Source: Noisecreep

Southern Californian riff-rockers Kyng are currently resting at home after a few months of steady touring, but they shouldn't get too comfortable.

Zakk Wylde Talks Fatherhood, His Book and Randy Blythe (INTERVIEW)

Wed, July 18 2012 3:01pm - Source: Noisecreep

Just the name " Zakk Wylde " alone instantly conjures up images of intense shredding and guitar hero machismo.

Jon Lord tributes roll in following death of Deep Purple founder

Tue, July 17 2012 7:22am - Source: Music-News.com

Musicians all over the world are paying tribute to Deep Purple founder Jon Lord who passed away today at the age of 71.

Musicians React to Jon Lord's Passing, Vision of Disorder Return + More News

Mon, July 16 2012 10:10pm - Source: Noisecreep

Slash : "[It's a] sad day in rock and roll; Jon Lord has passed on.

Black Sabbath, 1983-1995: the Good, the Bad and the Awful

Thu, July 05 2012 4:12pm - Source: Noisecreep

The true father of heavy metal shouldn't need defending.

Let’s Stay Not Together: The 10 Best Quotes About Bands Never Reuniting

Mon, June 25 2012 4:02pm - Source: Stereogum

Most of us go to work every day at jobs we find redundant, collaborating with people we don't like.

Black Keys’ Patrick Carney Calls Van Halen “Fucking Retarded”

Fri, June 22 2012 4:40pm - Source: Stereogum

The Black Keys' Patrick Carney recently did a Q&A with Rolling Stone , and naturally, he took some shots at a popular rock band, as he is wont to do whenever he talks to Rolling Stone.

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