In the most recent episode of SiriusXM’s Ozzy Speaks, the co-host Billy Morison asked Osbourne if his recent collaboration with the guitarist Tony Iommi means they’ll plotting a Black Sabbath reunion, but he doesn’t seem to be interested in that idea.

“It was very successful for a lot of years, and people wanted to see us. I did that farewell tour… I would work with any of them individually. But as Black Sabbath, I think it’s [over]. We couldn’t really beat what we’ve already done,” said Osbourne.

He also added that the only sad part of the farewell tour was that Bill Ward wasn’t there, but they’ve spoken since and they’re on good terms. He added that the music he made with Sabbath is completely different from what he’s into now and that he doesn’t want to do the same thing over and over again.

Osbourne and Iommi joined forces on the track “Degradation Rules” from the singer’s latest album Patient Number 9, which came out on September 9.

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In the late 70s, the genre ranked a slight fall in popularity but in the 80s it blew up and became one of the most famous genres enjoyed all around the globe. The controversy and criticism that surrounded heavy metal in the 80s boosted its popularity even more and made it bigger than ever.

Now that all the accusations of “bad influence” are long gone, we can freely say that heavy metal is one of the best things that happened to music ever.

The golden years of the genre gave us a tremendous amount of great songs and genre-pushing albums that will be cherished for decades to come.

Although it is really difficult to choose the best from so many popular and prolific heavy metal bands, here are 10 bands from the modern era that changed the heavy metal landscape forever. 

Black Sabbath

Iron Maiden

Metallica 

Judas Priest  

Pantera 

Slipknot 

Dio 

Tool 

Motorhead

Megadeth 

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Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler recently made an appearance at the launch of a Black Sabbath-inspired exhibition in Birmingham and were asked whether they listen to modern metal nowadays.

“I don’t particularly,” Butler admitted. “The Beatles, The Stones and The Kinks, that’s my kind of music.”

“I tend to listen to the more older stuff really. More the classic stuff than the newer stuff because I relate to that more,” added Iommi.

Still, this doesn’t mean that the band doesn’t appreciate the fact that numerous bands cite them as major influence.

“It’s absolutely amazing because we were put down by the press for so long, we didn’t really care about that because we always sold out at gigs and stuff in America,” Butler explained. “And it wasn’t until bands like Anthrax covered Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Metallica cited us as their influence, we were going, ‘We’re being praised?!’”

Black Sabbath officially disbanded in 2017, after they wrapped up a massive worldwide tour. The band, however, talked about a possibility of reuniting to play a gig at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which will take place in their hometown of Birmingham.

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The heavy metal giants toured in 2017 with their original lineup consisting of Tony Iommi, Ozzy and Geezer Butler. OG Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward was also due to go on tour with them but ended up ducking out due to cited contractual agreements.

Speaking to Kerrang! Ozzy confessed “I didn’t like the fact that Bill Ward wasn’t there, for a start. People put that down to me, but it wasn’t me, honestly. We didn’t have the time to hang around, we had to get going, but I’m sorry it didn’t work out with Bill.”

He continued: “[stand in drummer] Tommy [Clufetos] did great, but the four of us started this, and it should have been the four of us ending it. Those final gigs in Birmingham were bittersweet because you think of how far we came, and how much we did, and it would have been good to have shared that together. Maybe one day there’ll be one last gig, I don’t know.”

Black Sabbath’s farewell tour concluded in 2017. Ozzy Osbourne is currently on a solo tour and will play in Tampa, Florida this weekend (June 2).

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Jazz singer Billy Eckstine, American soul musician Donny Hathaway, soul and R&B duo Sam and Dave and American singer Dionne Warwick are also set to receive the same honors.

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded since 1963 to “performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording.”

Besides this award, The Recording Academy also revealed the recipients for some of its other honors including Technical Grammy Award, which will be given to late Saul Walker who was recording technologies innovator. Recipients of Grammy Trustees Award, given to non-performing individuals, for 2019 will be producer Lou Adler, songwriter Johnny Mandel, and artists and songwriters Ashford and Simpson.

“Each year, the Recording Academy has the distinct privilege of celebrating music industry giants who have greatly contributed to our cultural heritage,” – said Grammy president and CEO Neil Portnow in a statement. “This year, we have a gifted and brilliant group of honorees and their exceptional accomplishments, contributions and artistry will continue to influence and inspire generations to come.”

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In the most recent episode of SiriusXM’s Ozzy Speaks, the co-host Billy Morison asked Osbourne if his recent collaboration with the guitarist Tony Iommi means they’ll plotting a Black Sabbath reunion, but he doesn’t seem to be interested in that idea.

“It was very successful for a lot of years, and people wanted to see us. I did that farewell tour… I would work with any of them individually. But as Black Sabbath, I think it’s [over]. We couldn’t really beat what we’ve already done,” said Osbourne.

He also added that the only sad part of the farewell tour was that Bill Ward wasn’t there, but they’ve spoken since and they’re on good terms. He added that the music he made with Sabbath is completely different from what he’s into now and that he doesn’t want to do the same thing over and over again.

Osbourne and Iommi joined forces on the track “Degradation Rules” from the singer’s latest album Patient Number 9, which came out on September 9.

The post Ozzy Osbourne Wants to Make Music With His Old Bandmates, But Not as Black Sabbath appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

In the late 70s, the genre ranked a slight fall in popularity but in the 80s it blew up and became one of the most famous genres enjoyed all around the globe. The controversy and criticism that surrounded heavy metal in the 80s boosted its popularity even more and made it bigger than ever.

Now that all the accusations of “bad influence” are long gone, we can freely say that heavy metal is one of the best things that happened to music ever.

The golden years of the genre gave us a tremendous amount of great songs and genre-pushing albums that will be cherished for decades to come.

Although it is really difficult to choose the best from so many popular and prolific heavy metal bands, here are 10 bands from the modern era that changed the heavy metal landscape forever. 

Black Sabbath

Iron Maiden

Metallica 

Judas Priest  

Pantera 

Slipknot 

Dio 

Tool 

Motorhead

Megadeth 

The post Top 10 Greatest Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler recently made an appearance at the launch of a Black Sabbath-inspired exhibition in Birmingham and were asked whether they listen to modern metal nowadays.

“I don’t particularly,” Butler admitted. “The Beatles, The Stones and The Kinks, that’s my kind of music.”

“I tend to listen to the more older stuff really. More the classic stuff than the newer stuff because I relate to that more,” added Iommi.

Still, this doesn’t mean that the band doesn’t appreciate the fact that numerous bands cite them as major influence.

“It’s absolutely amazing because we were put down by the press for so long, we didn’t really care about that because we always sold out at gigs and stuff in America,” Butler explained. “And it wasn’t until bands like Anthrax covered Sabbath Bloody Sabbath and Metallica cited us as their influence, we were going, ‘We’re being praised?!’”

Black Sabbath officially disbanded in 2017, after they wrapped up a massive worldwide tour. The band, however, talked about a possibility of reuniting to play a gig at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which will take place in their hometown of Birmingham.

The post Black Sabbath Members “Don’t Particularly” Listen to Modern Metal appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The heavy metal giants toured in 2017 with their original lineup consisting of Tony Iommi, Ozzy and Geezer Butler. OG Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward was also due to go on tour with them but ended up ducking out due to cited contractual agreements.

Speaking to Kerrang! Ozzy confessed “I didn’t like the fact that Bill Ward wasn’t there, for a start. People put that down to me, but it wasn’t me, honestly. We didn’t have the time to hang around, we had to get going, but I’m sorry it didn’t work out with Bill.”

He continued: “[stand in drummer] Tommy [Clufetos] did great, but the four of us started this, and it should have been the four of us ending it. Those final gigs in Birmingham were bittersweet because you think of how far we came, and how much we did, and it would have been good to have shared that together. Maybe one day there’ll be one last gig, I don’t know.”

Black Sabbath’s farewell tour concluded in 2017. Ozzy Osbourne is currently on a solo tour and will play in Tampa, Florida this weekend (June 2).

The post Ozzy Osbourne Shares His One Regret of the Black Sabbath Farewell Tour appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Jazz singer Billy Eckstine, American soul musician Donny Hathaway, soul and R&B duo Sam and Dave and American singer Dionne Warwick are also set to receive the same honors.

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded since 1963 to “performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording.”

Besides this award, The Recording Academy also revealed the recipients for some of its other honors including Technical Grammy Award, which will be given to late Saul Walker who was recording technologies innovator. Recipients of Grammy Trustees Award, given to non-performing individuals, for 2019 will be producer Lou Adler, songwriter Johnny Mandel, and artists and songwriters Ashford and Simpson.

“Each year, the Recording Academy has the distinct privilege of celebrating music industry giants who have greatly contributed to our cultural heritage,” – said Grammy president and CEO Neil Portnow in a statement. “This year, we have a gifted and brilliant group of honorees and their exceptional accomplishments, contributions and artistry will continue to influence and inspire generations to come.”

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