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Tony Iommi had to warn Eddie Van Halen to “behave” on the 1978 Black Sabbath/Van Halen tour
By Richard Bienstock published
The British metal legends feared the young support band was “ripping them off,” according to a new EVH biography

Tony Iommi says he's "not happy at all" with the release of new Dio-era Black Sabbath song, Slapback
By Matt Owen published
Iommi also claims Dio plays bass on the recording, rather than Geezer Butler

New Dio-era Black Sabbath song, Slapback, unearthed and verified by Geezer Butler
By Richard Bienstock published
The track is an outtake from Sabbath’s Heaven and Hell sessions

Geezer Butler recalls the B.C. Rich bass so sharp it cut his thumb open at Live Aid
By Richard Bienstock published
"I could hardly play the bloody thing," laments the Black Sabbath bassist

Geezer Butler on Black Sabbath's early days, the making of 13 and which album has the worst bass sound
By Rob Blasko published
The man who pioneered heavy-metal bass reflects on his never-ending tonal quest

10 bassists you'd want in your dream band
By Sponsored, Tom Gilbert, Brian Caples published
Our list of low-end juggernauts that could take your band from bars to the big leagues

Steve Stevens and Geezer Butler Discuss Their New Band, Deadland Ritual
By Joe Bosso published
"We’re just four guys getting together and doing what we like.”

Deadland Ritual Share New Single, “Broken and Bruised”
By Richard Bienstock published
The band recently played their debut live show at the Troubadour in Hollywood.
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