Geezer Butler Claims He Showed Ronnie James Dio the ‘Devil Horns’ GestureGeezer Butler Claims He Showed Ronnie James Dio the ‘Devil Horns’ GestureButler says his 'devil horns' move dates back to 1971.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Ronnie James Dio Demo Could Be Lost Black Sabbath SongRonnie James Dio Demo Could Be Lost Black Sabbath SongStepson of late keyboardist Geoff Nicholls reveals “Slapback” from cassette containing ‘Heaven and Hell’ sessions.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Geezer Butler Recalls Being Fired From Black Sabbath by Bill WardGeezer Butler Recalls Being Fired From Black Sabbath by Bill WardBassist says drummer dismissed him without consulting bandmates.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Tony Iommi Let Black Sabbath Choose Which Riffs to UseWhy Tony Iommi Let Black Sabbath Choose Which Riffs to UseGuitarist says he relates more to “Iron Man” than “Paranoid.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Vinny Appice Declined Audition for First Ozzy Osbourne LineupVinny Appice Declined Audition for First Ozzy Osbourne LineupAnd then a year later he joined Black Sabbath.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Tony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s ‘Dying Cat’ Studio SessionTony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s ‘Dying Cat’ Studio SessionThey brought violin and cello to record track for ‘Vol. 4’ then realized there was more to it.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Forced Tony Iommi to ‘Work Harder': Exclusive InterviewWhy Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Forced Tony Iommi to ‘Work Harder': Exclusive InterviewGuitarist delves deeply into a four-album collaboration that challenged and excited the band.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
Ronnie James Dio’s Long-Awaited Autobiography Officially Has a Release DateRonnie James Dio’s Long-Awaited Autobiography Officially Has a Release DateOne of metal's most historic careers, recollected.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Tony Iommi Relives Black Sabbath’s Dio Era: Best Pranks, Oddest Song + Rebuilding a BandTony Iommi Relives Black Sabbath’s Dio Era: Best Pranks, Oddest Song + Rebuilding a BandRead our exclusive interview with metal's legendary godfather.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven and Hell’ + ‘Mob Rules’ Get Massive Remastered ReissueBlack Sabbath’s ‘Heaven and Hell’ + ‘Mob Rules’ Get Massive Remastered ReissueSome previously unreleased bonus tracks join the party.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
Best Metal Song of Each Year Since 1970Best Metal Song of Each Year Since 1970From Black Sabbath to Ghost, these songs show metal's evolution over nearly five decades. Loudwire StaffLoudwire Staff
Tony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s Spooky ‘Fifth Member’Tony Iommi Recalls Black Sabbath’s Spooky ‘Fifth Member’Guitarist says the band was accompanied by “over-self” and cites “loneliness” as one reason for breakup.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty