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“The album sounds incredible. A masterpiece, even though I say so myself!”: Black Sabbath are over – this is what the four members are doing next
By Classic Rock published
Black Sabbath may be over, but are Ozzy and co actually hanging up their boots?

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi issues update on long-awaited solo album: “I’m trying to finish off what I started”
By Matt Mills published
Now that Back To The Beginning is in the rear-view mirror, heavy metal’s foundational guitarist is returning to work on his first solo album in 20 years

Ozzy Osbourne is doing retirement the right way – by painting abstract art with chimpanzees
By Matt Mills published
Pieces co-painted by The Prince Of Darkness and his primate pals are now up for auction

Ozzy Osbourne to release new memoir Last Rites, centred around his recent health struggles
By Matt Mills published
The Prince Of Darkness’ second and final memoir will come out in October

Tony Iommi compared Bill Ward to a Lord Of The Rings monster at Black Sabbath’s epic farewell gig: “You look like Gollum!”
By Matt Mills published
As Ward issues a heartfelt thank you to his bandmates and fans, Sabbath’s guitarist admits he likened the drummer’s appearance when topless to an emaciated hobbit

Tony Iommi reveals the songs Black Sabbath rehearsed but didn't play at Back To The Beginning
By Fraser Lewry published
Tony Iommi has reflected on Black Sabbath's performance at Villa Park

David Crosby was not happy about being followed by Judas Priest at Live Aid: “Some heavy metal garbage”
By Classic Rock published
Live Aid was 40 years ago this month – but not everyone was down with some of the bands

Sabbra Cadabra! Celebrate Ozzy and co's triumphant final show with up to 20% off a whole pile of Black Sabbath merch this Prime Day
By Paul Dimery published
They might have taken their final bow, but the Black Sabbath legacy lives on - and you can show your love of the band by grabbing merch for less right now
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