American Songwriter

Bill Ward Reflects on the End of Black Sabbath’s Farewell Set: “[I Wanted To] Get off the Drum [Platform And] See if Ozzy Was Ok”

Ward was interviewed recently by DJ Mike Stark for the LA Radio Sessions podcast after the “Back to the Beginning” concert, but Osbourne’s passing. He was asked about his feelings when he finished the ...
AOL

Black Sabbath fans slam ‘disgraceful’ Marilyn Manson appearance during farewell show

The Black Sabbath farewell show was met with controversy due to a message from shock rocker Marilyn Manson. The statement aired in between performances from acts including Alice in Chains, Tom Morello ...
loudwire

Estimates Show Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning Concert’s Astonishing Impact on Local Economy

We now have some indication of just how much Black Sabbath's farewell Back to the Beginning concert meant to the local economy. A new estimate claims the event dumped millions into communities ...
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Why Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant Declined Invite to Black Sabbath’s Back to the Beginning Farewell

Plant recently spoke with Mojo, where he revealed that Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi invited him to attend Back to the Beginning at VIlla Park in Birmingham. The event was headlined by Black Sabbath ...

Jason Momoa shares 'beautiful' Black Sabbath gig moment he'll 'take to deathbed'

Exclusive: The Hollywood star opened up over his love for Birmingham and Black Sabbath ...
Forbes

Black Sabbath’s Famed Album Reaches A New Peak Weeks After Ozzy Osbourne’s Death

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Black Sabbath’s Paranoid climbs to No. 9 on Billboard's Vinyl ...