Vinny Appice Declined Audition for First Ozzy Osbourne Lineup
And then a year later he joined Black Sabbath.
Black Sabbath
How Old 15 Different Rockers + Bands Were When They Made Their Masterpieces
It's never too early — or too late — to make something great.
Why Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Forced Tony Iommi to ‘Work Harder': Exclusive Interview
Guitarist delves deeply into a four-album collaboration that challenged and excited the band.
Ronnie James Dio’s Long-Awaited Autobiography Officially Has a Release Date
One of metal's most historic careers, recollected.
Tony Iommi Relives Black Sabbath’s Dio Era: Best Pranks, Oddest Song + Rebuilding a Band
Read our exclusive interview with metal's legendary godfather.
Rob Halford Wanted to Sing for Heaven & Hell After Ronnie James Dio Died
The band also starring Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice.
Black Sabbath: Previously Unreleased 1979 ‘Heaven and Hell’ Rehearsal Released by Geoff Ni…
With keyboardist Geoff Nichols on bass.
Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven and Hell’ + ‘Mob Rules’ Get Massive Remastered Reissue
Some previously unreleased bonus tracks join the party.
Black Sabbath Announce Reissues of Classic Dio-Fronted Albums
Remastered versions of 'Heaven and Hell' and 'Mob Rules' will be released with extensive bonus material.
Whitesnake/ex-Black Sabbath/Symphony X Members Bring ’80s Revival on ‘Finish Line’ by Joel…
Joel Hoekstra, Russell Allen, Vinny Appice, Tony Franklin and Derek Sherinian. Hot damn!