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| 2016-08-12 | Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Says His Cancer is in Remission | Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi says that his cancer is in remission.
The Birmingham Mail reports that the heavy metal guitar legend revealed the news during the unveiling of a plaque at the United Kingdom’s Spire Specialist Care Centre, where he has been receiving treatment. Iommi officially unveiled the award, the Macmillian Quality Environment Mark, which the center received in acknowledgement of its high standard of patient care.
Iommi praised the center’s “warm and welcoming environment” and called the staff “friendly and helpful.”
“I can’t thank them enough for what they have done for me and others like me,” he said.
Iommi also noted that he would need to remain vigilant for the rest of his life about the cancer’s possible return by having blood tests every six weeks, along with regular checkups. “But the availability of a facility like the Specialist Care Centre makes it so much easier. They’re all lovely here!”
The guitarist revealed in January 2012 that he was diagnosed as being in the early stages of lymphoma, just a few months after Black Sabbath announced it was writing and recording a new album. That effort, 13, was the first in more than 30 years with the classic lineup of Iommi, singer Ozzy Osbourne, drummer Bill Ward and bassist Geezer Butler. The Rick Rubin-produced set debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 1 with 155,000 sold (according to Nielsen Music), marking the group’s only No. 1 album.
Black Sabbath reportedly had to withdraw as a headliner for the 2012 Coachella Valley and Arts Festival due to Iommi’s diagnosis and returned to the road in earnest in 2013-2014, arranging the dates on the world tour to allow for Iommi to receive cancer treatments. (Ward wound up sitting out both the album and the tour due to a contact dispute.)
The band is currently on its farewell tour, which it announced in September 2015. Their last U.S. show is set for Nov. 12 in San Antonio, with the very last performances ever slated for Feb. 2 and 4, 2017, in Sabbath's hometown at the Birmingham Genting Arena in England. (Ward has not rejoined the band for this tour, either.)
Source: BillBoard |
| 2016-08-10 | Ozzy Osbourne Responds to Bassist Bob Daisley's Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties | Ozzy Osbourne is being sued by his former songwriting partner and bassist Bob Daisley over unpaid royalties related to the Prince of Darkness' hit "Crazy Train."
Daisley has filed a suit against Osbourne and his company Blizzard Music Limited seeking $2 million he claims is due to him. But Osbourne's camp denies any wrongdoing and says the Australian musician's legal action is "tantamount to harassment," citing previous lawsuits he has all lost to Osbourne.
As NME reports, Daisley's suit claims that "although royalties have been paid to Daisley over the years, an audit conducted in 2014 showed that Osbourne and his company had been improperly deducting undisclosed fees before distributing royalties to Daisley and improperly withholding Daisley’s rightful share of royalties owed under the publishing agreements for the commercial exploitations of the songs."
"While Mr. Osbourne was benefiting from the songs co-authored by our client, the audit shows that he was systematically short-changing Mr. Daisley," Daisley's lawyer Alan Howard told NME. "Mr. Daisley had no choice but to bring this action to secure his fair share of the proceeds those songs have generated."
In a statement, Osbourne reps responded, saying, "For the past 36 years Mr. Daisley has been receiving bi-annual royalty statements and checks from Blizzard Music, totaling in the millions of dollars, which have been routinely cashed. Mr. Daisley has audited Blizzard Music accounts over the years using several different auditing firms who found no discrepancies. He has previously filed lawsuits in the UK and the US and has lost on each occasion.
"We understand that Mr. Daisley is now in retirement and that these funds are his main source of income, so it is his right to be diligent with his money, but after 36 years, this is tantamount to harassment. We would have hoped that after 36 years that Mr. Daisley would have lost his unhealthy personal obsession and resentment towards Mr. Osbourne's success. Blizzard Music and Mr. Osbourne plan to vigorously defend these proceedings."
Daisley co-wrote on a majority of the songs on Osbourne's debut 1980 solo album, Blizzard of Ozz (including "Crazy Train"), as well as Osbourne's following studio albums through the 1980s: "Dary of a Madman", "Bark at the Moon", "The Ultimate Sin" and "No Rest for the Wicked". He also played bass on a number of the albums.
Source: BillBoard |
| 2012-11-02 | Black Sabbath heading "Down Under" after 40 years | Heavy metal legend Black Sabbath have announced their first Australian tour in nearly 40 years.
Original band members Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi have finally confirmed the rumours they will perform "Down Under" next year for the first time since 1974.
Entertainment company Live Nation had whipped fans into a frenzy by taking to Twitter.com on Wednesday to post teaser clues about a major announcement, and it then emerged the Paranoid hitmakers will be returning to Australia for a series of gigs.
Black Sabbath will be playing concerts in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in April.
Source: Ananova |
| 2011-05-05 | My Chemical Romance top Kerrang! nominations | My Chemical Romance are leading this year's Kerrang! Awards with nominations in five categories, including best band.
Readers of the magazine voted the group's record Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys for Best Album, while the rockers are also nominated in categories for Best International Band, Best Live, Best Single for Planetary (GO!), and Best Video (Na Na Na).
Frontman Gerard Way says in a statement, "The U.K. has always been one of our favourite places to play as band, and we are so grateful for these nominations and the continued support from Kerrang!, its readers and our fans. Thank you for the recognition and we hope to see you this summer."
Jared Leto's group 30 Seconds To Mars picked up nominations in the same categories as My Chemical Romance, apart from the Best Live title.
Avenged Sevenfold are also in the running for Best Album, Best Live and Best International Band trophies, while Bullet For My Valentine and Bring Me The Horizon have also received three nominations each.
Ozzy Osbourne will be honoured with the Kerrang! Legend Award at the prize-giving in London on 9 June.
Source: Ananova |
| 2010-08-06 | Jack Osbourne to direct Ozzy's video | Ozzy Osbourne is giving his son Jack a career boost by hiring him to direct his next music video.
Jack Osbourne has been attempting to carve out a career behind the camera in recent years.
He even formed his own company Jacko Productions and made a documentary about his famous father.
And the former Black Sabbath star is utilising his son's talents by asking him to film his promo for new single Life Won't Wait.
The shoot will take place this weekend, according to Blabbermouth.net.
Source: Ananova |
| 2010-08-05 | Ozzy Says "It's Very, Very Possible Original Sabbath Will Reunite To Make New Album | Ozzy Osbourne visited the KNAC.COM studios this afternoon (Wednesday, August 4) to chat with Junkman about Ozzfest, Osbourne's new album ("Scream") and everything else going on in Ozzy-land.
When asked about his future plans, Ozzy remarked he wanted to write another book and possibly call it "I'm Still Ozzy". He also said he'd like to make a movie based on his current book, "I Am Ozzy", and joked that actor Denzel Washington could play him. He then added, "It's very, very possible that the original Black Sabbath members are gonna finally get together and do the ultimate Sabbath album. And we're gonna do a tour, I think. When, I don't know. I spoke to Bill Ward (original Sabbath drummer) yesterday, and we both say we never say "never" anymore."
Source: DarkSide.ru |
| 2010-07-29 | OZZfest wedding package for Ozzy fans | Ozzy Osbourne is offering romantic fans the chance to get married at his upcoming OZZfest gigs by creating a ticket package just for them.
The rocker and sponsors of the touring festival have teamed up to create a special registry and concert deal.
The Unholy Matrimony Package will include everything except a marriage license, including 10 general admission pit tickets for the bride and groom and eight guests, an official OZZFest wedding ceremony conducted by an ordained minister, an OZZFest cake and champagne toast, and access to the OZZFest VIP lounge.
They will also be handed gifts galore by event sponsors.
The Unholy Matrimony Package is already proving popular - fans in California, Connecticut and New Jersey have already snapped up the deal.
This year's OZZFest features headliner Osbourne, Motley Crue, Halford, Black Label Society and Drowning Pool. The six-date U.S. tour begins next month.
Source: Ananova |
| 2010-07-20 | Osbourne, Iomi Issue Joint Statement Regarding Resolution Of Sabbath Trademark Dispute | As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on June 4, Ozzy Osbourne told The Pulse of Radio recently that a lawsuit between him and guitarist Tony Iommi over the use of the Black Sabbath name has been settled and that everything is now okay between them.
Osbourne and Iommi have now issued the following joint statement on the matter:
"Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi of the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath have amicably resolved their problems over the ownership of the Black Sabbath name and court proceedings in New York have been discontinued. Both parties are glad to put this behind them and to cooperate together for the future and would like it to be known that the issue was never personal, it was always business."
The original Sabbath lineup of Ozzy, Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward has not toured together since the summer of 2005, and last convened for their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in early 2006.
Source: DarkSide.ru |
| 2010-07-05 | Ozzy Osbourne:"25 Things You Don't Know About Me" | 
UsMagazine.com recently got metal legend Ozzy Osbourne to open about himself. Following is a list of 25 things fans may not have known about the mighty Oz:
1. I hate being late.
2. I'm not much of a cook, but I make the best french fries.
3. I can't stand getting into arguments or being around people who argue all the time.
4. I like to shower at least twice a day.
5. I detest anchovies.
6. I love the music of Johnny Cash.
7. I'm a bit of a hypochondriac.
8. My favorite movie is Monty Python's Life of Brian.
9. I've never ever watched myself on The Osbournes.
10. Boats are my least favorite form of transportation.
11. My guilty pleasure is flying by private plane.
12. I do not enjoy shopping with Sharon.
13. I resisted getting an iPod for years, but now I don't know what I'd do without one.
14. Sometimes I wish I could have alcohol, but I know that's no longer an option for me.
15. I cannot stand organized religion.
16. I love black licorice.
17. I'm addicted to exercise since I hate feeling overweight.
18. I have more women friends than men friends.
19. I recorded my last two albums in my home studio.
20. I'm fascinated by conspiracy theories.
21. I spend most of my free time painting.
22. I love my dogs more than I like most people.
23. My favorite city is Portofino, Italy.
24. My son, Jack, has been filming a documentary about me for the last two years.
25. Most people find it hard to believe, but I suffer from terrible stage fright.
Source: DarkSide.ru |
| 2010-06-24 | Osbourne's health fears over tour |
Ageing rock icon Ozzy Osbourne fears he will be unable to cope with the pressures of his upcoming world tour - insisting he will scrap the gigs if his health starts to suffer.
Black Sabbath star, who previously endured a lengthy battle with alcohol and drug addiction, is due to perform in countries including the U.K., North America, Japan, Israel and Russia later this year.
Osbourne has previously insisted he is healthy enough to carrying on making music for years to come, saying, "I recently went for a medical; my doctors gave me a full bill of health."
But the 61 year old has now admitted he has concerns about touring the globe.
He tells Kerrang!, "Back in the '70s with Sabbath, a long tour was about eight weeks. Now in my 60s I have to do 18 months! If it starts to play on my health, I'll think twice about it."
Source: Ananova |
| 2010-06-16 | Ozzfest heading back to Britain |
Ozzy Osbourne's longrunning touring music festival Ozzfest is heading back to Britain for the first time in five years for a one-off indoors event.
The concert, which was set up by the Black Sabbath rocker and his wife Sharon in 1996, has taken place in both America and Europe since its inception, and was last held in Osbourne's native U.K. in 2005.
Now the rocker has announced the shows will be coming back to Britain this autumn for an indoor Ozzfest at London's O2 Arena on 18 September.
Osbourne will headline the show with Korn, Murderdolls and Skindred, while additional acts for a second stage have yet to be announced.
Osbourne says, "It means a lot to bring Ozzfest back to the U.K. This is the first time that we're bringing Ozzfest indoors. The O2 is the perfect place to hold a festival. Let it rain, let it hail, let it thunder, because we'll be rocking inside."
Source: Ananova |
| 2010-05-25 | Rocker Dio dies | 
Heavy metal rocker Ronnie James Dio has lost his battle with stomach cancer. He was 67.
The Heaven & Hell star passed away at a hospital in Houston, Texas on Sunday.
His wife Wendy initially denied internet reports the rocker had died earlier in the day, but revealed he was "not doing good" - and now his partner admits she is heartbroken over the loss of her beloved husband.
In a statement to Blabbermouth.net, she says, "Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. (on Sunday) 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.
"Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."
Born Ronald James Padavona in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to an Italian family in 1942, he changed his name to Dio after mafia member Johnny Dio.
He found fame in 1957 with The Vegas Kings; the group changed their name several times before disbanding in 1967. He then went on to front Elf with guitarist pal Nick Pantas before forming another band, Rainbow.
In 1979, Dio joined Black Sabbath, replacing Ozzy Osbourne, but after just three years he quit to form the band Dio, with drummer Vinny Appice. They went on to enjoy great success, releasing ten studio albums.
In recent years, Dio and Appice rejoined Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler to tour under the moniker Heaven & Hell, and he was also inducted into the Rock Walk of Fame in Hollywood in 2007.
Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer last year and his health had worsened over the last few months, with Heaven & Hell announcing just weeks ago that they were cancelling all summer dates as a result of his deteriorating health.
Dio is survived by his wife Wendy, his adopted son Dan, and two grandchildren.
Source: Ananova |
| 2009-12-21 | Ozzy Osbourne: New Album Title Revealed | According to NME.com, Ozzy Osbourne has set "Soul Sucka" as the title of his next album, which is slated to come out in June. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Let It Die", "Diggin' Me Down" and the title track.
The album, produced by Osbourne and Kevin Churko, will be the first to feature new guitarist Gus G. (Firewind).
Ozzy Osbourne's latest CD, "Black Rain", was certified gold on December 14, 2007 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States.
Source: DarkSide.ru |
| 2007-11-22 | In This Moment - to play FREE live interactive show! | Currently touring the US with Ozzy Osbourne, Los Angeles’ up and coming metal act In This Moment will perform a FREE live interactive show @ DeepRockDrive this Sunday, November 25, 2007. You can watch it from anywhere in the world right on your computer, so don’t miss the chance to see frontlady Maria Brink & her comrades destroy your desktop with some infectious metal tunes from their much lauded debut “Beautiful Tragedy”!
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Source: CenturyMedia |
| 2007-09-03 | In Flames - you have voted! | As recently announced, you could take part in voting for the best shows in Sweden this summer.
Voted by the readers of the Swedish Magazine - "Aftonbladet" the In Flames show at this year’s "Arvika Festival" was voted to be one of summer’s best gigs!
In Flames came in at #4 just behind 3 other bands/artists you May have heard of…
Here is the top 5 and you can find the complete list here: http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesliv/musik/article576755.ab
#1 Metallica
#2 Rolling Stones
#3 Ozzy Osbourne
#4 In Flames
#5 Aerosmith
Source: NuclearBlast |
| 2005-07-05 | Ozzy Osbourne To Present U.K.'s 'Top Of The Pops' | According to FemaleFirst.co.uk, Ozzy Osbourne has been tapped to present the longest-running British popular music show "Top of the Pops".
Ozzy — whose teenage son, Jack, has previously fronted the program — has reportedly been lined up to host the BBC music show in a bid to heighten its appeal to older viewers.
The 56-year-old rocker, who spends much of his time at home in Los Angeles, says he is fed-up with the U.S. and once he finishes touring will move back to his homeland.
Osbourne, who also owns a mansion in Britain's countryside, said recently: "I'm going to go back to Britain. I can't see me spending the rest of my days in America. When I've finished touring, I'm coming home."
Source: BlabberMouth |
| 2005-03-24 | Ozzy's marriage 'not perfect' | Ozzy Osbourne says his marriage to Sharon is not perfect.
The former Black Sabbath frontman says he has more than his fair share of tempestuous arguments with his wife reports IOL.com.
Ozzy said: "Sharon and I have come pretty close to going our separate ways on a couple of occasions, but we've managed to sort things out. I'm not going to be one of those people who says they've been living together for 50 years and never had a cross word.
"Some days everything we do p**ses each other off. It's not like we have this idyllic life."
Source: Ananova |
| 2005-03-09 | Ozzy admits to plastic surgery | Ozzy Osbourne says he celebrated giving up drugs and alcohol by having plastic surgery.
The former Black Sabbath singer, 56, admits he underwent several procedures to change his facial appearance last year after he was inspired by his wife Sharon Osbourne's cosmetic enhancement reports IMDb.com.
Ozzy said: "It boosted my confidence no end. I've had a face job and a new nose."
Source: Ananova |
| 2004-07-28 | Black Sabbath 'ditch anti-Bush images' | Black Sabbath have reportedly ditched anti-Bush images in a video montage that was due to accompany their set on the Ozzfest tour.
Drummer Bill Ward has already said the images, which juxtapose Bush with Hitler with the words '"same sh*t, different a**hole", did not reflect his views, says Launch.
But the band have denied they are bowing to political pressure by removing the images completely.
They say the images, which also featured Bush with a clown's nose, have been edited out because they were distracting.
Black Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon met President Bush at a White House dinner in 2002.
Ozzfest's organisers have issued a statement saying the clip is "a video montage of conflicts and war protests from the last century to today with stock footage secured from third parties".
They add: "The image of President Bush and Hitler is taken from a CNN news feature that shows a protestor holding a sign with President Bush and Hitler.
"The video is part of a musical performance and the images should not be taken out of context."
Source: Ananova |
| 2003-12-09 | Ozzy "stable" after quad bike crash | "IC Birmingham" is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne was described as "stable and comfortable" after breaking eight ribs, a collarbone and a vertebra in his neck in a quad bike accident.
Osbourne was taken to Wexham Park Hospital in Slough yesterday after the accident at his Buckinghamshire estate.
The hospital's medical director Dr. Dick Jack said that he had spent the night in intensive care after emergency surgery which restored the blood flow to a blood vessel damaged in the accident.
Dr. Jack said that the fractured vertebra was "entirely stable" and added that blood supply to his left hand and arm, which had been impeded by the damage to the blood vessel, had been restored.
He was unable to confirm whether other members of the Osbourne family were expected at the hospital today.
Speaking outside the hospital, Dr. Jack said: "First of all, may I confirm that Mr. Ozzy Osbourne was brought in yesterday following an accident at home.
"When he was admitted, he had a fractured left collarbone, he had some damage to the blood vessel that is underneath it, he had eight fractured ribs on the left side and, in addition to that, an entirely stable fracture to one of the vertebrae in his neck. This is not a major problem."
Dr. Jack added that Osbourne was "resting", with doctors due to reassess his situation this morning
Source: BlabberMouth |
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