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Ozzy Accidentally Texted Robert Plant About a Missing Cat

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 2, 2016
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Jack Osbourne tells of dad Ozzy‘s lack of technical know-how and jokes about his ‘traumatic’ upbringing, reports Teamrock.com.

Discussing the Black Sabbath frontman’s lack of technical know-how when it comes to mobile phones, Jack tells the Conan show that Ozzy panicked when he couldn’t find his pet cat and ended up texting the Led Zeppelin hero by mistake. Watch the video of Conan show below.

Ozzy says: “I try, but I end up sending the wrong message to the wrong person. I can’t work a bloody digital watch, never mind a phone.”

Jack explains: “He once sent Robert Plant a text message like, ‘I can’t find the cat.'” Ozzy says Plant replied with an obviously confused message of his own.

“He sent one back going,’ You can’t find the cat…?'”

Jack also jokes that his notoriously eccentric parents Ozzy and Sharon have made his life more interesting than most.

Whether it’s his mother baring her breasts on TV or his dad making him watch graphic war documentaries as a child, things are rarely dull.

Jack says: “I just like a heads up. If you’re gonna jump out of a closet and scare me, I have more fun if I’m in on the joke. So if she’s gonna bare her breasts on national TV…”

The father and son duo have been working together on a show for the History Channel called Ozzy And Jack’s World Detour,which in itself has been traumatic for Jack.

He adds: “There’s road trip rules…everyone knows that. If you fart in the car, roll the window down. He doesn’t do that.”

Ozzy and Sharon’s relationship appears to be back on track after the singer admitted he had been having an affair and that he was addicted to sex.

Black Sabbath complete their The End farewell tour in their home city of Birmingham, UK, on February 4.

Black Sabbath: The End world tour

Nov 08: Oklahoma BOK Center, OK
Nov 10: Houston Toyota Center, TX
Nov 12: San Antonio AT&T Center, TX
Nov 16: Mexico City Foro Sol, Mexico
Nov 19: Santiago Estadio Nacional, Chile
Nov 24: Cordoba En El Orfeo Superdomo, Argentina
Nov 26: Buenos Aires Estadio Velez, Argentina
Nov 30: Curitiba Pedrerira Paulo Leminski, Brazil
Dec 02: Rio Praca Da Apoteose, Brazil
Dec 04: Sao Paulo Estadio Do Morumbi, Brazil
Jan 20: Dublin 3 Arena, Ireland
Jan 22: Manchester Arena, UK
Jan 24: Glasgow SSE Hydro, UK
Jan 26: Leeds First Direct Arena, UK
Jan 29: London O2, UK
Jan 31: London O2, UK
Feb 02: Birmingham Genting Arena, UK
Feb 04: Birmingham Genting Arena, UK

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TONY IOMMI: Reveals Cancer Is In Remission

Posted by aliblackdiamond on August 10, 2016
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BLACK SABBATH guitar hero Tony Iommi’s cancer is finally in remission, the Brummie rock legend has revealed, according to birminghammail.co.uk.

But he will have to have blood tests every six weeks for the rest of his life to check for any sign of the stage three lymphoma’s return.

The 68-year-old star confirmed the news as he unveiled a plaque at the hospital where medics have been treating his illness.

The Spire Specialist Care Centre – a new, purpose-built £1.3 million facility in the grounds of Solihull’s Spire Parkway Hospital – has been awarded the The Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for its care of cancer patients.

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And Tony, on a break from Sabbath’s farewell tour, was delighted to officially unveil the award.

“When you have an illness such as cancer, it is important that the inevitable anxiety associated with a hospital visit is eased,” he said.

“The new centre, which is separated from the hospital, offers a warm and welcoming environment.

“All the staff are friendly and helpful. You can talk to them about any concerns you may have, about your treatment or just about life in general, which is sometimes exactly what you need.

“I can’t thank them enough for what they have done for me, and others like me.”

After confirmation yesterday that his own lymphoma is in remission, Tony knows that it is important to keep a check on it.

“I came back to hospital straight after we finished a round of European tour dates, and the good news is that everything is alright up to this point,” he said.

“I am in remission and hopefully, this situation will continue.

“The chemotherapy and the follow-up treatment appear to have done the trick – but I’m aware that it could come back one day.

“I have a blood test every six weeks at my GP’s, and I come in here at regular intervals for check-ups. That’s something that I’ll have to live with for the rest of my life, looking for any warning signs that it might be rearing its ugly head again.

“But the availability of a facility like the Specialist Care Centre makes it so much easier. They’re all lovely here!”

Macmillan Cancer Services Manager Elisa Follen said: “It was a real boost to get the award, and for Tony to come and hand it over was the icing on the cake. He is very well liked by everyone here who met him during his treatment and is a great friend of the hospital.

“We have a fantastic team with in-depth specialist knowledge along with some experienced and very well respected consultants. The cancer journey is a tough and emotional one for everyone involved – including family and friends – but I think we have what we need to make that journey as comfortable and successful as possible.”

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Midland Metro Tram To Be Named After OZZY OSBOURNE

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 23, 2016
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Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne is to get star billing in his native Birmingham by having a Midland Metro tram named after him, reports Bravewords.com. The city’s own Prince of Darkness will be in town to meet the tram bearing his name this Thursday, May 26th.

The Aston-born frontman of legendary Birmingham band Black Sabbath will be at the new Corporation Street stop at 11am.

Ozzy said: “It’s a great honour to have a new tram named after me, I’m proud to be a Brummie and this means so much.”

On-street driver training between Bull Street and the Stephenson Street stop outside New Street station began today (May 23) following successful work over the weekend to correct minor alignment problems on some sections of the track.

Training is scheduled to take seven days and passenger services will begin once this is successfully completed.

The tram-naming ceremony has been organised by Centro, the delivery arm of the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority (ITA).

Trams returned to the streets of Birmingham city centre for the first time in more than 60 years last December when the Metro started running to the new stop in Bull Street.

The extension is expected to boost the West Midlands economy by more than £50 million a year and create 1,300 new jobs.

BLACK SABBATH: To Play Final Show In Birmingham? Live Album “Possible”

Posted by aliblackdiamond on March 20, 2016
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Last night (Saturday, March 19th), BLACK SABBATH guitar legend Tony Iommi took part in an Audience With… show about his life at Birmingham Town Hall with TV sports presenter, Gary Newbon, a longstanding friend, reported Bravewords.com.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Iommi hinted that the band’s final show ever could be in Birmingham itself as late as early next year.

“It would be nice to think it could finish back where it all started – in Birmingham,” Iommi revealed. “When we are home where we started, we have always found it a bit nerve-wracking, but Birmingham means such a lot to us.”

Asked if there could be a live album, he said: “It’s possible, because we are doing a lot of filming during the tour, too.”

Iommi said he would continue to play music.

“I just can’t keep going out on these long tours,” he said.

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Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler wrapped the first dates of Black Sabbath‘s massive 2016 The End world tour last week (March 7th) in Vancouver, BC to an overwhelming response, from fans and critics alike. The first leg of sold-out North American shows will be followed by a run of summer performances including return visits to Los Angeles (at the iconic Hollywood Bowl), New York, Chicago and 14 additional cities. Tickets for the summer shows are available at Livenation.com.

See Black Sabbath‘s world wide itinerary below. These dates mark the end of the epic journey that Black Sabbath began nearly five decades ago.  The massive 2016 The End world tour by the greatest metal band of all time will take the band to Australia and New Zealand in April, then Europe fora mix of summer headlining and festival performances, before returning to North America in August.

As previously announced, a special fans-only CD featuring original artwork by Shepard Fairey/Obey Giant is being sold at shows along the tour route.  The CD is comprised of eight previously unreleased tracks: four songs are outtakes from Black Sabbath’s worldwide #1, Grammy Award-winning album 13 and four live songs from the band’s critically acclaimed 13 World Tour.

When this tour concludes, it will truly be The End, The End of one of most legendary bands in rock ‘n roll history… Black Sabbath.

Black Sabbath‘s remaining 2016 tour dates are as follows:

April
15 – Perth, AU – Perth Arena
17 – Adelaide, AU – Entertainment Centre
19 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena
23 – Sydney, AU – Allphones Arena
25 – Brisbane, AU – Entertainment Centre
28 – Auckland, NZ – Vector Arena
30 – Dunedin, NZ – Forsyth Barr Stadium

June
1 – Budapest, Hungary – Groupama Arena
8 – Berlin, Germany – Waldebuhne
11 – Donington, UK – Download
13 – Verona, IT – Arena Di Verona
15 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadon
17 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop
23 – Halden, Norway – Tons of Rock
25 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell
28 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
30 – Prague, Czech Republic – 02 Arena

July
2 – Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena
5 – Riga, Latvia – Riga Arena
7 – Helsinki, Finland – Monsters of Rock
9 – Stockholm, Sweden – Monsters of Rock
12 – Moscow, Russia – Olympisky Arena

August
17 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
19 – Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center
21 – Washington, DC – Jiffy Lube Live
23 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
25 – Boston, MA – Xfinity Center
27 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
29 – Toronto, ON – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
31 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theater

September
2 – Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center
4 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
7 – Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
9 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Ampitheater
11 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Ampitheater
13 – Portland, OR – Sunlight Supply Arena
15 – Oakland, CA – Oracle Arena
17 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
19 – Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Bowl
21 – Phoenix, AZ – AK-Chin Pavilion

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TONY IOMMI: Plans To Record With TONY MARTIN

Posted by aliblackdiamond on March 6, 2016
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BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed plans to record with former frontman Tony Martin, according to classicrock.com.

Tony sang with the band for two stints between 1987 and 1997, appearing on their albums “The Eternal Idol”, “Headless Cross”, “Tyr”, “Cross Purposes”, “Cross Purposes Live” and “Forbidden”. His time with Sabbath ended after they settled their differences with Ozzy Osbourne.

Now Martin has been lined up to add new music to the re-release versions of “Headless Cross” and “Tyr”.

Iommi tells The Music: “We’ve held back on the reissues because of the current Sabbath thing with Ozzy, but they will certainly be happening.

“I’d like to do a couple of new tracks for those with Tony. I’ll also be looking at working on Cross Purposes and Forbidden.”

Iommi and Martin last met at the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate late drummer Cozy Powell. The singer said later: “I was greeted by Tony very warmly. It’s the first conversation of any length I’ve had with him in 15 years. And it turns out we may well be working together soon.”

Sabbath are currently performing on their final world tour, which includes a headline appearance at this year’s Download festival in June.

English rock band, Black Sabbath, circa 1990. L-R: Tony Martin, Cozy Powell, and Tommy Iommi. (Photo by Tony Mottram/Getty Images)

English rock band, Black Sabbath, circa 1990. L-R: Tony Martin, Cozy Powell, and Tommy Iommi. (Photo by Tony Mottram/Getty Images)

BLACK SABBATH Wrote ‘A Whole Load’ Of Riffs For Abandoned Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 26, 2015
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According to RollingStones.com, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed that the group had a particularly fruitful writing session before deciding not to make a follow-up to 13. “I’ve got so many riffs,” he told Q (via Blabbermouth). “I wrote a whole load of stuff for another album, and we met up in L.A. but the others … well, Geezer [Butler] didn’t particularly want to do another album.” News broke last month that the band opted out of recording a new studio record for Universal.

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In the new interview, the guitarist explained the ensemble’s rationale. “After you’ve just had a Number One album, where do you go from there?” he said. “For the last LP, we did record 16 songs [but released only 12], so we may still put something out from that. We don’t know yet.”

Asked if he intended to stop playing, Iommi said no. “It’s the touring, really [that’s hard],” he said. “I’d love to do something with the guys. But, whatever happens, I will do something.”

Last September, Ozzy Osbourne told Metal Hammer that the band intended to head back into the studio. At the time, he said he’d prefer to do it “sooner rather than later” and that they would be writing it around Iommi’s treatments for lymphoma. “I don’t know if we’ll be writing in England or Los Angeles, but I’ll fly to the fucking moon for it if I have to,” he said.

Rather than make a new album, BLACK SABBATH are focusing on what they’ve proclaimed to be their final tour, dubbed “The End.” The first leg kicks off in Omaha on January 20th and wraps in late February in New York City. They will return to North America in August and tour through late September for a second leg.