by: Robert Pasbani
Don't Do Drugs
Black Sabbath is without question my favorite metal band of all time. Beyond just being the innovators and originators, the FUCKING RIFFS, MAN! Tony Iommi is the riff lord, plain and simple. Ozzy-era Sabbath in particular holds a very special place in my heart. The sad thing is I have never been able to see Sabbath live. My one opportunity was foiled in 2005, when Sabbath cancelled the Ozzfest date that I was attending due to Ozzy not feelin' it. It was an epic bummer, and I hoped to one day see these old bags of wind perform these classic tracks. I guess I'm going to need to wait a while. After some rumors started swirling in the press, Geezer Butler posted a statement on his official site stating:
I would like to make it clear, because of mounting speculation and rumours, that there will be definitely NO reunion of all four original members of Black Sabbath, whether to record an album or to tour.
Axl Rosenberg of MetalSucks, who tipped me off to the story thinks it's safe to say we can blame Sharon Osbourne for this, because Ozzy can make more money as a solo act. Hey, who doesn't like to rag on Sharonzilla. Fuck you Sharon! Go back to doing your terrible talk show and let us have our Black Sabbath.
