Every cover song by Metallica, ranked from worst to best We’ve listed the 40 covers that metal’s biggest band recorded in the studio and released to the public in reverse-order of excellence Metal Hammer · Nov 8, 2023
Black Sabbath and Napoleon are a match made in Heaven (and Hell) A heavily doctored version of Black Sabbath's iconic War Pigs is burning up the internet via a trailer for Ridley Scott's upcoming Napoleon blockbuster Metal Hammer · Nov 8, 2023
“It was a very weird beast because all the bands were our mates, but the managers were greedy": Sharon Osbourne reveals why we can't have Ozzfest any more Sharon Osbourne says that Ozzfest is no longer cost-effective because band managers got greedy Metal Hammer · Nov 1, 2023
“Like the Velvet Underground playing an early Black Sabbath riff, but in the desert. At night… it’s bonkers. And it’s also rather beautiful”: Goat’s Medicine Enigmatic Swedes up the ante after Oh Death, with more twisted multi-genre shapes Louder · Nov 1, 2023
10 amazing metal albums that were too ahead of their time From Black Sabbath’s debut album to Cynic’s Focus, these metal masterpieces were either lambasted or ignored when they first came out Metal Hammer · Nov 1, 2023
That time Black Sabbath were inducted into the UK Music Hall Of Fame and Ozzy mooned the audience because he didn't think they were rocking hard enough How Bill Ward's final performance with Black Sabbath was overshadowed by Ozzy Osbourne's buttocks Metal Hammer · Oct 31, 2023
"Among bass fishermen, our next guests are considered the preeminent heavy metal band": In 1998, the original lineup of Black Sabbath appeared on TV together for the first time in more than 20 years To promote their live Reunion live album, Black Sabbath flew to New York to appear on Late Show with David Letterman Metal Hammer · Oct 30, 2023
Black Sabbath – The Ballet: a heavy metal expert reviews this 'spectacle of entertainment' Ballets are typically performed to the enchanting and distinctive melodies of classical music, not the emphatic beats and supersonic volume of heavy metal. But it’s the music of heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath that scores Birmingham Royal Ballet’s new show, Black Sabbath – The Ballet, which is currently showing at… The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023
Black Sabbath: The Ballet review – riveting riffs, endless kisses and flying limbs Three choreographers use inspiringly orchestrated tracks from the city’s heavy metal legends to spring some surprises The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023
Ozzy Osbourne denies he is on ‘last legs’ as he undergoes final surgery for spine injury The Black Sabbath singer sustained injuries after a quid bike accident two decades ago The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
10 classic metal albums where the last song is the best Masterpieces by Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest have all saved the best for last Metal Hammer · Aug 28, 2023
David Harbour Explains Why He Fought For His Gran Turismo Character To Listen To Black Sabbath Over Guns N' Roses In Gran Turismo, David Harbour's crew chief blasts Black Sabbath through his headphones... and the actor made sure that happened for a reason. Cinemablend · Aug 25, 2023
"You start something, then come back after half an hour and you’ve seen the cosmos together." Motorpsycho and the making of Ancient Astronauts Shape-shifting Norwegian proggers Motorpsycho discuss the creation of their 2022 album Ancient Astronauts, a lockdown album like no other Louder · Aug 18, 2023
10 classic metal albums with horribly ugly cover art These masterpieces by Metallica, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath are much easier on the ears than they are on the eyes Metal Hammer · Aug 16, 2023
Metal Hammer · Aug 13, 2023 A beginner’s guide to doom metal in five essential albums From Saint Vitus to Paradise Lost, this is the story of metal’s gloomiest genre distilled into just five albums
Metal Hammer · Aug 12, 2023 10 classic metal songs we can't believe don't get played live Iron Maiden's only number 1 single, an AC/DC classic and title-tracks aplenty - we're amazed these songs haven't been played more
Metal Hammer · Aug 4, 2023 10 classic metal albums almost ruined by one terrible song Metallica, Korn and Machine Head have all got so close to perfection – just for one song to mess it up
Metal Hammer · Aug 1, 2023 “They pelted the s**t out of them!”: The night Iron Maiden were egged by Sharon Osbourne and friends live on stage In 2005, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath co-headlined Ozzfest for what should have been a dream festival tour. It became infamous for one of the most public spats in metal history
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Loud music festivals could reduce some bats’ activity by almost 50% – study Researchers played music clips from a range of genres, including Destiny’s Child and Black Sabbath.
Metal Hammer · Jul 10, 2023 Ozzy pulls out of Power Trip Festival: "My body is telling me that I’m just not ready" The Black Sabbath vocalist was set to headline the three-day California bash alongside AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses and Tool this October
Metal Hammer · Jun 30, 2023 "The prospect of rockers descending on Earls Court is too awful to contemplate.” How angry locals, a Tory councillor and a jailed Scott Weiland killed Ozzfest UK '99 Ozzfest UK 1999 was set to be one of the best metal weekenders ever. Then a combination of political interference and bad luck ruined everything
Metal Hammer · Jun 29, 2023 “Led Zeppelin write weak, unimaginative songs”: 10 original reviews of classic albums that got it completely wrong Everyone from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to Iron Maiden and Guns N’ Roses had their haters
Metal Hammer · Jun 25, 2023 The 10 funniest rock and metal songs according to Tenacious D AC/DC, Disturbed, Electric Six: Tenacious D talk us through some of rock and metal's funniest songs
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023 Mechanical bull from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to be named Ozzy Public choose name of Black Sabbath singer for the bull, which will be placed at Birmingham New Street station
Metal Hammer · Jun 22, 2023 Black Sabbath almost junked Paranoid because they thought it sounded too much like Led Zeppelin When Tony Iommi first played Paranoid to his bandmates, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler tried to veto its inclusion on the album that eventually took its name