Daddy Dee Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hard to imagine BS without Ozzy, but then I'm just an old fuddy duddy. --------------------------------------------------- LOS ANGELES -- The Black Sabbath boys are back, as the new band Heaven and Hell. Guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward and singer Ronnie James Dio - former members of British metal supergroup Black Sabbath - are forming the band named after their 1980 hit, according to their publicist. They plan to launch an international tour next year. "The fans have been wanting to see this for years and years. Now was just the time," publicist Maureen O'Connor said Wednesday. Since its formation in 1969, Black Sabbath has undergone numerous member changes and reunions. Dio, who replaced original Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne as part of the band's early '80s lineup, has been recording new songs with Iommi in England, O'Connor said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Bill Ward is a great guy--he's a neighbor and as gentle a soul as you will ever meet. He got me "backstage" and in the front row for a Black Sabbath/Pantera show several years ago. I had a ball--even though this was THE worst "music" I have ever heard!!! I hope he makes a fortune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Piney Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Now that I would like to see. Reckon they'll be close to Arkansas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hope they're still healthy. I have the Reunion DVD where they talk about all the drugs during the 'Heaven and Hell' days. Bill says he doesn't even remember recording that album. But it was some great dirge-like rock! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Now that I would like to see. Reckon they'll be close to Arkansas? I bet they'll do Alltel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videomagician Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 If they come to Alltel I'll be there. "Heaven and Hell" was one of my favorite Albums when it came out in '81 (I think). "Dehumanizer" wasn't too shabby either. I last saw Dio here several years ago when he played Midnight Cowboy on University Avenue (or whatever it was called.) Atomic Opera (another Sam Taylor produced group like King's X/Galactic Cowboys) opened up for them and impressed the heck out of me! DAvid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I have the "Reunion" CD as well..and as much as I hate to see Ozzy replaced (I'm a tried and true ORIGINAL Sabbath fan) I can see why he would be..again. Watching the reunion tour, Ozzy isn't what he used to be..bless him. The rest of the gang certainly made it past their druggie days, and actually look rather up to the challenge. Allan, to each their own. We all have different tastes in "music"..no doubt. But I must admit, it's cool that Bill Ward is your neighbor!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 [6] EVIL MINDS THAT PLOT DESTRUCTION...[:@] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 sorcerers of death's construction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Hard to imagine BS without Ozzy, but then I'm just an old fuddy duddy. True, but then again, as some have noted, Ozzy is done. I would rather see and hear Dio at this point than to painfully sit through Ozzy's futile attempts, as much as I love the Ozz man. Welcome back, Sabbath. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Black Sabbath trivia- Can anyone here name the two Deep Purple alums who have played with Black Sabbath? (bet you didn't even know there was one) What happened to Tony's fingers on his left hand? How did Ozzie's name come about? M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgod Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Ian Gillian , Glenn Hughes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Ian Gillian , Glenn Hughescorrect, two of my fave vocalists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Heaven & Hell Dio, Iommi, Butler, Ward: Official Announcement The highly anticipated reunion of Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward appears to be shaping up and taking a new form. After various promoters have approached their respective management; the guys have started taking all of this very seriously, as they have wanted to reunite for some time now. It looks as if the new shape may be that of Heaven and Hell - that's the moniker that the band is likely to use on their new venture. If all goes well, Heaven and Hell should be hitting the road in early 2007. The end of their email said this, so it's looking like it's official now. "But yes, it's all official, that's the official statement from all camps. No doubt you'll be adding it to the Butler and Ward websites pretty soon!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 http://www.black-sabbath.com/personnel/timeline.html very interesting reading here. Not only were there more Black Sabbath albums released WITHOUT Ozzy than with him, there were numerous lineups with no album at all. This guy named Tony Martin was around for like 5 unheard of albums with Tony Iommi and others. Quite honestly the most confusing bunch of rock incest I've ever read about. And you thought Yes or King Crimson went through line-up changes, they aint' nothing compared to Sabbath! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale A B Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I hope they make out alright with their new lineup, but my favorite vocalist after Ozzy was Tony Martin. Black Sabbath's "Eternal Idol" is a top notch metal classic. I've collected all three of Iommi's collaborations with Glenn Hughes, and all three of Geezers (GZR). The one Bill Ward disc I heard of is one I've never listened to. And hard to find. NP - Firm - Mean Business (LP) .......................................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormin Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Ronnie Rocks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I hope they make out alright with their new lineup, but my favorite vocalist after Ozzy was Tony Martin. Black Sabbath's "Eternal Idol" is a top notch metal classic. I've collected all three of Iommi's collaborations with Glenn Hughes, and all three of Geezers (GZR). The one Bill Ward disc I heard of is one I've never listened to. And hard to find. NP - Firm - Mean Business (LP) .......................................................... Help me with the Glenn Hughes/ Tony Iommi collorborations.... Glenn is THE VOICE of rock and roll- 5 octaves- yeeeooowwww M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 there are two of the trivia questions left unanswered from page 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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