Daily Reload: Black Sabbath, Chris Cornell + More

Today (Feb. 17) in rock and metal news, Black Sabbath canceled all but one of their tour dates due to Tony Iommi's ongoing battle with lymphoma. However, those gigs will now be played by Ozzy Osbourne and a cast of all-star musicians. Also, Chris Cornell performed a rousing version of 'I Will Always Love You' last night in honor of Whitney Houston.

Elsewhere, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong celebrated his 40th birthday; Dave Grohl issued a clarification on his Grammy acceptance speech; Five Finger Death Punch debuted a new video; Ministry's Al Jourgensen rips into the Republican Party; Hellyeah and Clutch announced a co-headlining tour, and a whole lot more.

Check out all of today’s stories on Loudwire, plus some favorites from around the Web, in the links below:

Today on Loudwire:

Dark New Day's Clint Lowery Talks Latest Album 'New Tradition' + More
Ministry's Al Jourgensen: Republican Party Made Up of 'Knuckleheads'
Five Finger Death Punch 'Remember Everything' in Dramatic New Video
Black Sabbath European Shows Rebooked as 'Ozzy + Friends' Featuring Zakk Wylde and Slash
Chris Cornell Performs Whitney Houston Tribute at President Obama Fundraiser
Drummer Bill Ward 'Hopeful' About Rejoining Black Sabbath
Dave Grohl Clarifies Grammy Acceptance Speech
Favorite Green Day Album – Readers Poll
Alter Bridge Premiere Video Clip from Upcoming 'Live at Wembley' DVD
Foxy Shazam vs. The Mars Volta – Cage Match
Korn's Jonathan Davis: 'We're Not a Metal Band'
Hellyeah + Clutch Team Up for Co-Headlining Spring 2012 U.S. Tour
Jane’s Addiction Already Looking Forward to Next Album

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