The '80s were the worst period. You had these horrible pop bands growing their hair and calling themselves metal.

I was so frustrated in Sabbath after the last few albums. I just didn't like the musical direction Sabbath was going in

Jack Bruce, as soon as I saw him, it changed me. I didn't even know what bass players did until I saw Cream.

I've been perfectly happily married for 25 years, and have a nice life. Inane things don't interest me.

To do the Ozzfest again would be great. I'd like to finish with a final Sabbath album. You always feel that it is still a challenge.

I like to deal in the reality of life. I'm too old to sing about women and things like that.

To me, Sabbath was always just a really heavy blues band. That s all we were. We just took those blues roots and made them heavier.