Singer Ronnie James Dio joined Black Sabbath in 1979 which resulted in two back-to-back classic albums: ‘Heaven And Hell‘ and ‘Mob Rules‘. On those memorable albums, Dio’s soaring tenor and gothic songwriting were the perfect foil for the band’s bone-crushing mix of razor-sharp riffs, intense grooves, and dark imagery. Rhino salutes the long shadow cast by this short-lived lineup with newly […]
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Emerald Sabbath Release New Music Video For Black Sabbath’s ‘She’s Gone’
The ‘Ninth Star‘ album by Emerald Sabbath is an ambitious epic rock & classical music tribute to Black Sabbath. Founded and produced by Michael Suilleabhain, an Irish Nuclear Construction Safety Inspector, ‘Ninth Star‘ features 10 former members of Black Sabbath, The English Chamber Choir and much more. The first song to be released from the […]
Ninth Star (a tribute to Black Sabbath)
This is the story of how an Irish Nuclear Construction Safety Inspector brought ten ex members of Black Sabbath together to produce a tribute album to one of the greatest bands ever. The ‘Ninth Star’ album is an ambitious epic rock & classical music tribute to Black Sabbath. ‘Ninth Star’ by Emerald Sabbath features 10 […]
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi To Take Part In ‘A Life In Music’ Events In Paisley And Edinburgh
Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi will give a fascinating insight into his life and career at two very special events announced for October 2018. Billed as Tony Iommi with Phil Alexander: A Life In Music, fans will witness Tony in conversation with respected journalist and broadcaster Phil Alexander at dates in Paisley and Edinburgh. […]
Black Sabbath Collection Includes High-res Audio On Crucifix USB
‘The Ten Years War‘ collection is a box-set of eight records, two rare singles and MQA high-definition digital files. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler: names probably drilled into any true-blooded metal fan as the driving forces behind Black Sabbath. Since forming in 1968, the band made a number of multi-million selling albums […]
Rival Sons To Support Black Sabbath On Farewell Tour
The Rival Sons have been announced as the support to Black Sabbath‘s farewell tour. Rival Sons frontman Jay Buchanan had the following to say about the announcement “To have this opportunity is at first unfathomable and then flattering to know we’ll be in company with these bonfire legends each night. Thank you Black Sabbath.” […]