Mistress Of Reality - The World's Only All Female Tribute To Black Sabbath

2/14/09
MY BLOODY VALENTINE TOUR - NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS
"Feature Interview with Izzy Osbourne"

All-Girl Group Mistress Of Reality Keeps Up With Sabbath Demands.

For Izzy Osbourne, the thought of starting a "cover band", let alone an All-Female Black Sabbath Tribute band, was simply a laugh she said. "I own a music school, I teach voice and one of my students played for an all-female Cheap Trick band." Then her student said, "But you can make some great money to fund your original material," and she was sold. The only band that she would ever consider was Black Sabbath, the God Fathers of heavy metal. Osbourne started recruiting other metal heads for the band in 2003. Since then Mistress of Reality has taken off in ways that Osbourne said she never imagined. The band has traveled the world, and all four members have become stars as their alter egos.

"You can be free and have fun. What we try to do is have a good time," Osbourne said. Of course, Izzy plays Ozzy and the rest of the band takes on the Sabbath characters as well, like G.G. Ward, the drummer; Nancy Iommi, on guitar, and Bizzy Butler, on bass.

The group specializes in the 1969 to 1976 Sabbath look, style and songs the stuff before the band reformed. But that was the era of the big hits, from "Paranoid" to "Fairies Wear Boots," "Iron Man," "Sweet Leaf" and "War Pigs." The group does not play later Sabbath material from the Ronnie James Dio era. "Some guy would always yell ‘Heaven and Hell’ just to be a jerk. I’d like to play one song just to show them that we can do it, but we STAY TRUE to the original Sabbath," Osbourne said.

"Our show is smoke and strobe like the ’70s," she said, inspired from videos of the early Sabbath performances. When the four walk on stage as their Sabbath alter egos, first-time audiences usually aren’t sure that the girls can handle the macho Black Sabbath music. The original Sabbath guys were from a coal-mining town in England and were hard core before it was prerequisite in the music industry. Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, for example, lost the tips of several fingers in an accident in a machine shop.

"That’s why I think we are probably the only girls doing it," Osbourne said. The Sabbath music isn’t a snap to play, either. It’s heavy tone and many complicated changes and parts take skill and dedication to replicate. A lot of guys can’t do it. You see other Sabbath tribute bands and they are great but Mistress Of Reality is really something different!"

By: Dan Mayfield Journal Staff Writer
Albuquerque Journal/New Mexico

2/13/09
EXOTIC EROTIC BALL - EL PASO, TEXAS
"Radio Interview on El Paso's KLAQ 95.5 Morning Show"

The ladies of Mistress of Reality were honored to be interviewed on El Paso's premiere rock radio station KLAQ, 95.5. They had a great time on the morning show with Buzz and Teresa. We will never forget Buzz and our very own GG Ward's candid discussion about "Crispy Hair!" Thanks guys, you rock! Click on this link and check out photos from the Exotic Erotic Ball on KLAQ's site.

2/12/09
EXOTIC EROTIC BALL - EL PASO, TEXAS
"Exotic Ball Fulfills Erotic Fantasies Featuring Mistress Of Reality"

For some, Valentine's Day is typically spent with that special someone in a soft, romantic atmosphere, but for others, Feb. 13 will be spent with leather, lingerie and the chance to fulfill some dark desires that are usually only fantasized about.

On Feb.13, KLAQ will present their second annual Exotic Erotic Ball at Club 101, and because adult themes will be presented, only those over the age of 21 will be able to attend. For one night only, everyone is encouraged to live out their deepest fantasies and have a good time by dressing any way they desire. This event, which received a considerable amount of positive feedback last year, allows attendees to realize bedroom fantasies in a tasteful manner with others. "It was very popular last year and that was a big surprise for us," said Buzz Adams, KLAQ Morning Show host. Last year about 800 people attended the ball, and with Club 101's new location, a bigger turnout is expected this year. Although not everyone is required to dress up, it is promoted. Last year people dressed up in everything from leather to lace to almost nothing at all. "We had a wife with her husband on a leash and a woman dressed in a school girl outfit," said Courtney Nelson, KLAQ program director. "Tattoos were a big thing last year, especially body art that covered up certain places." Costumes are a large part of the event and help to create anonymity. People can wear masks or makeup to remain anonymous, live out their desires and have fun, Nelson said.

Compared to last year's event, there will be some big changes that are set to please the crowd even more and add to the overall exotic environment. The World's Only All -Female Black Sabbath Tribute Band Mistress Of Reality will be performing twice during the evening. The night before the ball, they will be playing in Albuquerque and will make the overnight trip to El Paso.

There will be various contests and cash prizes at the Exotic Erotic Ball to keep everyone entertained. Contests such as "Sexiest Kiss for Cash" and Mr. and Mrs. Exotic Erotic will make a comeback this year along with some more adult-oriented games. "The 'Porno Price is Right' is where we have adult items and people have to guess the right price to win them," Nelson said. Despite the fact that sexually explicit themes are prominent throughout the evening, it's not to the extent that would be labeled obscene. "Everyone had a good time and it wasn't something that would offend anyone or would turn anyone off by it," said Mondo "The Monster" Medina from the KLAQ Morning Show. "It was like going to a costume party."

By: Jesus Martinez
The Prospector/El Paso, Texas

1/17/09
CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA TOUR - FRESNO, CA
"Hot Metal Chick's At Audie's/Club Fred"

If only Black Sabbath looked like this they would have been ten times more popular. Instead, they look like this...HOT! See what I mean tonight at AudiesOlympicClubFred's as Mistress of Reality, The World's Only All female Black Sabbath Tribute Band, gets all metal in the Tower.

By: The Fresnan - www.thefresnan.com

1/16/09
CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA TOUR - FRESNO, CA
"Radio Interview on KRZR 103.7 with Izzy Osbourne"

Izzy Osbourne was honored to be interviewed on KRZR 103.7 Fresno's premiere rock radio station. She had a great time on the morning show with Doug and the Rev. Thanks guys, you rock!

11/2/07
REVIEW OF HALLOWEEN WEEKEND SHOW AT THE GRAIL, ID 10-27-07
"Mistress of Reality...VA-voom!!!"

GREAT SHOW the other night, "the girls" are on top of their game! Extremely tight, true to the "Sabbath" sound and exciting to be a part of. You know the tunes, but you've never SEEN Sabbath until you've seen MISTRESS OF REALITY. Trust me!!!

A solid two hours of thrust and grind didn't leave a dry eye in the house (partly because Izzy kept throwing water and stuff on us) or a moment to catch our breath. The stage came alive and the place didn't stop shaking until the very last moments when they said "thank you for coming" and only then did we have a chance to realize what these girls had done.

They brought justice served up on steaming fresh platter of Vintage Sabbath Bitchin' Sabbath performed with vengeance and passion. And a side order of Attitude! I don't know where they get that energy from but it's hard to choose who to watch with such a fearsome four of un-ending musical delights. And, I can take them home to Mommie...

By: DJ Geoff Scott - Rock 94.5 FM Spokane, WA

4/14/05
Review in THE TUCSON WEEKLY - PLUSH SHOW 4-8-2005
"Black Sabbath with sex appeal!"

Unsure what to think of Mistress at first, by the end of the night, the crowd worshipped the ground they walked on.

Note to Sharon Osbourne: The next time a Nativity in Black tribute album is produced, Mistress of Reality is the one group capable of honoring Black Sabbath.

Mistress of Reality played a near-two-hour performance and would have had anyone thinking Sabbath were actually playing if they were not watching the stage. For anyone watching the ladies pay homage to the founders of heavy metal, it may have seemed like the band members were mimicking their parts while Sabbath discs were played over the sound system.

Strobe lights and smoke covered the stage before Mistress ripped into its opener, "Black Sabbath." The power of the group's sound floored and perplexed the crowd. Betsey Butler's bass lines sent vibrations into the crowd, a la Geezer Butler. Frontwoman Izzy Osbourne slowly crept onstage, perfectly mimicking Ozzy's every gesture and expression. Switching positions in the band to guitar, Nicky Iommi was beyond impressive in perfectly replicating Tony's God like guitar sound.

During "Hand of Doom," Izzy teased and flirted with the gawking males in the front. Drunk enough to think they were at a Sabbath show, members of the crowd started to cell phone bootleg the show after Mistress started "Into the Void." For two songs, Izzy instructed the crowd that she needed volunteers to help the group out. One happy dude in a Cure shirt was plucked out of the crowd to yell the opening line of "Iron Man." The crowd immediately broke out into a mosh pit for the remainder of the night--something that does not happen at Sabbath shows. A group of people were pulled onstage to perform the coughing intro to "Sweet Leaf." Sirens blared and the crowd clapped, sang and headbanged during Mistress' closer, "War Pigs!"

By Jon Hobson

4/9/05
Cover Story/Interview in The El Paso Times, TX
"Sabbath sense...Female band pays tribute."

The women in Mistress of Reality never want to be considered just a cover band -- they are much more than that. The four women from Los Angeles want to pay homage to the men in Black Sabbath, the Godfathers of Heavy Metal. For them, it is a way of life. Lead singer Izzy Osbourne said in a phone interview from her home, "We really pay tribute to Black Sabbath, from the instruments to look and truly heavy sound. We are not just out there jamming on Black Sabbath. It is all about the passion and love. It's one of my favorite things to do and we make sure everyone has a great time."

They rock, plus they're hot, too. It's not just chicks singing Sabbath songs, they actually get into it. It's like Ozzy channels through her. It is freaky. It has led to gigs all over the United States. "It is all about persistence and keeping at it. We know it's not our music. We are doing it out of a respect and love for Black Sabbath. Sabbath has that brutal combination of darkness and raw power." In the early years, Ozzy was notorious for his onstage antics, such as mooning the audience. And it's something that Izzy does not rule out. "If it's a good crowd and they inspire me to do so, of course I'll drop my pants for them!"

Sabbath fans can expect a trip back in time. "We try to take them back to the '70s and hope to inspire those people doing original music to see that a lot of the riffs they are playing were probably once played by Black Sabbath." Izzy said.

By: Victor R. Martinez

4/7/05
Feature Article/Interview in Tucson Citizen, AZ
"Stoked on Red Bull, Izzy tries to channel Ozzy!"

It took playing a man for Paulette Kasal to command respect on stage. Not just any man - she picked about the best she could, next to Jesus and Abraham Lincoln - but still, give a girl a break. Ah, the benefits of being a boy, or at least a version of one. On top of that irony is the respect that's elusive to so many tribute bands, those slagged as mere covers groups, pale imitators.

"As a woman in heavy rock music, I was never accepted because I was very aggressive on stage," Kasal says. That has changed. Because when night falls, she transforms into Izzy Osbourne in an all-female Black Sabbath tribute. And as the master of rock, she can freely break mic stands, douse the audience with water, curse and for the first time in her life moon the audience. "I'm having the most fun I've ever had in my life. We've been able to do more with this band than some signed bands," she says. "We've been able to tour the country and make some money. ... I love having a pocket full of stories. Ha, ha."

With Mistress of Reality, a play on the "Master of Reality" album, you don't get the Dio years....The Mistress - Izzy Osbourne, Nicky Iommi, Betsey Butler and Jill Ward - instead stick with the early '70s recordings. So when the strobe hits the flowy costumes, maybe some audience members, those with a huge chunk of nostalgia in their brains and perhaps a bit of beer in the belly, get to see Ozzy and Sabbath if just for a moment.

By: Polly Higgins

2/14/05
Quote from Ozzy's personal assistant in the '70s and author of
"How Black Was Our Sabbath"
"Why wasn't Izzy about in the 1970s?...I would have been your road manager any day!
-Ye Olde Roadie, Dave Tangye
click here for "How Black Was Our Sabbath"

2/12/05
Radio Ad Spot from Rock 94 & 1/2, Spokane, WA (7-22-04)
click here

11/17/04
Feature Article on BITCHGEAR.COM
"Bands who RIP!"
"These girls pull of a show that you will never forget!"
Click here to read...

11/10/04
Feature Article/Interview in THE MARQUEE Mag. Denver, CO Vol.2 #9
"Mistress of Reality Pay Homage To Metal Godfathers Black Sabbath"

Mistress of Reality is an all-female Black Sabbath tribute who are dedicated to spreading the music and showmanship of the world's first true heavy metal band. These Los Angeles based beauties take this tribute band to a higher form of worship. Izzy Osbourne, during a recent interview with The Marquee. "Of course, as musicians Sabbath are the godfathers of heavy music and are a huge influence on us, so it seemed like the thing to do." Many tribute bands are simply diversions for musicians who are also members of other non-tribute bands. For the women in Mistress of Reality, however, paying homage to the men in Sabbath has become more than just another creative outlet, but rather a full-time job. "None of us have ever been in a tribute band, when we started we all had other projects going," said Izzy. "This band now takes up so much of our time."
Giving up steady income is a gamble every serious musician must eventually face. Luckily for Mistress of Reality, it seems rolling the dice has paid off. "The band was formed in April of the year before last, so less than two years and we've already been on so many tours, it's just amazing!" said Izzy. The band strives to perform faithful interpretations of their hero's music. "I like to tell people we are not a cover band, we tribute Black Sabbath," said Izzy. "We have the same gear, the same stage setup, we even have the strobe effect the band used to use back in the '70s. I think the only difference is because we're female the costumes are a little different." Formed in 1969 by four young lads from across the pond, Black Sabbath quickly created a type of music that made the youth, both in England and around the world, shake their bones.
"Black Sabbath was originally a blues band ...Their music is about peace and making the world better."
http://www.marqueemag.com

11/7/04
Review in the WEEKLY VOLCANO, Hell's Kitchen,Tacoma, WA 10/29/04

SMOOTH and I slammed back glad he ate her shots and stumbled in to watch the Black Sabbath metal chicks of MISTRESS OF REALITY rock Hell¹s Kitchen. SHOT MASTER MARCUS bought the band shots of Jager and was rewarded by a rub on his big ol¹ military shaved head by singer [Izzy Osbourne]. Imagine what it must be like to be a chick and have someone say, "Wow, you sound like Ozzy!"

10/5/04
Feature Article/Interview in GIRLYHEAD Magazine San Fran, CA Issue #5
"Girls Got Rhythm-Cock Rock Minus The Dicks"

The Mistress of Reality girls are rockin' hard and have the right idea-it's all about the package! Let's face it, if it's all chicks it's even better. Not only are these women having fun acting out their rock 'n' roll fantasies but are also giving us blasts from the past (ah, the '70s baby!)
Interview with Izzy Osbourne follows... http://www.girlyhead.com

8/5/04
Feature Article in ROCKRGRL Magazine-WA, Summer issue #52
"Tribute Bands: When Art Imitates Life"

When all-female bands cover all-male bands, the fun ensues. Sisters, lay down your cool attitude and put away your musical snobbery. It's time to join the all-female tribute band revolution. A new day is dawning when caring about being hip is far less important than having wild fun and playing music you like!
http://www.rockrgrl.com/

7/27/04
Review of the Big Easy Show in Spokane, WA 7/22/04

" Note for Note, energetic, authentic, and completely dedicated. Even to the pure-est of picky Sabbath fans, (you) will find these gorgeous women to be 100% truly Ozzzzz-Some!!!! "

DJ Geoff Scott of ROCK 94 & 1/2
www.rock945.com

6/14/04
Feature Article in the Bozone-MT, 4/22/04
"Mistress of Reality on their Wicked World Tour!"

Ever heard of Mistress Of Reality? If not, better pay attention. This sexy LA based group is the Sabbath worshippers wildest dream! Mistress Of Reality is the world's only all-female band that brought the Zebra Loungers the look and sound of Black Sabbath in an authentic performance. Pouring their souls into the performance. These dark goddesses of the tribute scene tapped into the crowd and brought an amazing amount of energy out of every last one of them. All night lead singer Izzy worked the crowd with high energy and those great facial expressions keeping the fans on a non-stop high. I encourage all to check them out when they return this summer, July 20th. If you are the slightest interested in Black Sabbath or looking for a kick-ass live performance you need to not miss Mistress Of Reality, they will be back!
www.bozone.com

6/9/04
Feature Article in the Los Angeles Times-CA, 3/4/04
"Calender Section Cover Story"
They just fake it to the limit! Honoring rock heroes with a twist, making imitation an art form!

05/10/04
Feature Article in the Salt Lake City Weekly-UT, 4/29/04
"Music Picks!"

The All-Female tribute bandwagon is rolling once more, Los Angeles Black Sabbath worshippers Mistress of Reality are back! This time at Ego's. Riffing the best of the Ozzy era (no Ronnie James Dio and don't even mention Ian Gillan) with only guitars swingin' between their legs. Vocalist Izzy Osbourne (Paulette Kasal) told men's magazine FHM, "Ozzy is clapping onstage; breasts would just be something else for him to clap together."

04/14/04
Interview with Izzy/Feature Article in The Boise Weekly, Idaho
"Going Through Changes!"
Mistress of Reality gives early Sabbath an "Electric Funeral"

Pouring out a flood of "We love you all!" and "God bless you!" is the kind of manic confusion that made Ozzy so bewildering first time around, and his feminine protégé, embraces the role with unholy relish! Nowhere is the mania more obvious than in the audience reactions produced by Izzy Osbourne's painstaking theatrical preparation. Izzy with make-up drenched, tongue out, claws reaching toward the audience, is obviously elated at being the mistress giving reality to anyone and everyone's depraved all Sabbath fantasies! "We are a tribute, playing the only band that I could ever dream of doing a tribute for, and we take it farther than a cover band could ever dream. I'm talking plenty of smoke, original gear and all the theatrics of a great early Sabbath show. That's no "cover."

By Nicholas Collias
http://www.boiseweekly.com/comments.php?id=1115_0_1_0_C

03/24/04
Izzy featured on the cover of LA Alternative Press
"The Lady's got Big Balls!"
Early Sabbath worshippers Mistress Of Reality keep up a touring schedule that ranges from Florida to Texas to California and also embody their idols, though Izzy Osborne is undeniably hotter and younger than Ozzy.
http://laalternativepress.com/v02n25/feature/sidebar3.php

3/14/04
Review of the Monkey Bar Show in Huntington, WV 3/8/04
"I had a blast at the Mistress of Reality show, and I wasn't the only one! The crowd went nuts over every tune the band played. It was very cool to hear my favorite Sabbath tune "Symptom Of The Universe." Thanks for the kick ass show!"

DJ "OZZ" of 106.3 FM, WAMX
http://www.x1063.com

3/5/04
Review of the Tribeca show in New York 2/29/04
Those women know how to play their Sabbath!!! They played all of the classics with the ferocity of a rabbid pack of wolves! It was a night to remember...... http://groups.msn.com/bandhotsite/monstersball.msnw

2/25/04
Review of the Masquerade show in Atlanta, GA 2/21/04
Izzy's almost theatrical portrayal of Ozzy is "over the top", authentic and endearing. But don't take my word for it - GO SEE THEM!
http://www.sabbathlive.com/articles/mor04/

2/20/04
Review of Flamingo Cantina Show in Austin - Texas
"Arctic Blast"
No Friday the 13th would be complete without a little Sabbath, and distaff tribute band Mistress of Reality had a full Flamingo throwing their devil-horns up on the pulverizing "Children of the Grave" and "Electric Funeral!"
Austin Chronicle

2/16/04
Review of the Trees Show in Dallas, TX 2/14/04
"These dark lovely ladies kicked some serious ass on Valentines Day at Trees in Dallas! What could be more romantic than hot chicks playing Black Sabbath tunes!"

DJ Greg Spicoli of 93.3 FM THE BONE, classic Texas rock that rocks!
http://www.933thebone.com

2/15/04
Review of the Taco Land Show in San Antonio - Texas
Mistress Of Reality from California put on a rockin' good show. Izzy also confiscated my tie to display their sentiments on the white collar workplace by simulating a noose. How right they are!
The Edge Magazine

2/12/04
Feature article in San Antonio's The Express - Texas
Mistress of Reality knows how to put on a rocking show! The all-female quartet from Los Angeles pays tribute to the early, pioneering crunch rock of Black Sabbath. Expect to hear all the old favorites from the good old days before Ozzy became a franchise. http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/columnists/jbeal/stories/MYSA1126374.xml.274756.html

2/11/04
Feature band interview in THE EDGE Magazine - Texas
http://www.theedgemagazine.com

2/9/04
Feature article in El Paso times - Texas
"Metal, Rug Burns and More Metal"
Black Sabbath and chicks is not an unheard of combintation. Expect hot ladies that can play a mean crotch guitar.
http://www.elpasotimes.com/openmic/020504marina.html

2/5/04
Interview with Izzy in the Arizona Daily Wild Cat
"The Ozz-Women Cometh"
What makes these vixens different from your older brother's weekend Sabbath tribute band is that these ladies take their jobs very seriously. The band comes armed to a live show with an arsenal of Sabbath knowledge and know-how. Also, don't expect lead singer Izzy to restrain from shadowing Ozzy's stage poses and quirks, such as dousing the audience with liquids and making sure you're thoroughly enjoying yourself.
"Ozzy never let anyone just stand there," she said. That means you, Mr. Pocketpool.
http://wildcat.arizona.edu/papers/97/90/04_3.html

12/13/03
Feature Article in the LA Weekly - 12/13/03
Scoring The Clubs - "It's no coincidence that some of the most entertaining tribute bands feature women mimicking heavy-rockin' men, and of course there's a bit of irony involved when females spew testosterock, especially if it's a tune that could be construed as sexist. The key is, the band has to own it, and be it, and bathe in its nastiness. Like these feral femmes, Black Sabbathy babes Mistress of Reality!"

12/12/03
Feature Article in Nervy Girl Magazine - 12/12/03
Bold News For Bold Women - "Come watch as Mistress of Reality pumps out the dark, heavy hits of Black Sabbath as only they can at The Roadhouse in Sacramento, CA!"
http://www.nervygirlzine.com

12/10/03
Review of the show at Canes, San Diego 12/6/03
"I haven't had a taste of Mistress of Reality since Sept. 26th when I saw them in Salt Lake City, Utah. They entered the stage starting out with the song "Black Sabbath." Bonny, Sheezer and Jill started playing, then Izzy entered with such excitement making it feel so real. They played classic Sabbath like "Ironman" and "War Pigs." Concert patrons were invited up on stage to sing "I am Ironman!" and to do the coughing on "Sweetleaf." The dark ladies also played Sabbath tunes you don't hear on the radio like "Electric Funeral" and "Into the Void." They filled the void that Ozzy left, not playing in Utah since 1996. I then set out to fill my hunger on Dec. 6th. While on my quest I found out that it was an all-female tribute night at Canes. Mistress of Reality served up the sounds of Black Sabbath as only they can. Their sound is so close that you could close your eyes and it would be like you were at a Sabbath concert. However, you wouldn't want to close your eyes cause their so hot! You've got to check out these ladies. They'll send chills down your spine. It was like taking a trip back in time when Black Sabbath began. Now I am hooked. Thanks to Mistress of Reality for making it a super night."
http://www.tributecity.com

11/21/03
Interview with Bonny Iommi in Endemoniada Webzine - NY
"Endemoniada 'zine is dedicated to giving exposure to female bands and artists of the metal, hardcore, punk, industrial, gothic, and bizarre genre."
http://www.endemoniada.com

10/17/03
Review of the show at The Zebra Lounge, Bozeman MT 9/30/03
"Normally the Zebra Lounge is closed on Sunday nights but due to unexpected circumstances that popped up, Bret Cline pulled it off for Rocky Mountain Hardcore for an awesome night of music. Headlining Sunday evening is 6-month-old band, Mistress Of Reality on the Evil Women Tour are Sabbath worshiping, hard-hitting ladies from LA that cranked out a Sabbath tribute performance that as one fan commented, gives Urth (an awesome local Sabbath tribute band) a run for their money. Paulette Kasal (a.k.a. Izzy Osbourne, lead vocals), Bonnie Buitrago (a.k.a. Bonny Iommi, lead guitar), Nicole Ridge (a.k.a. Sheezer Butler, bass), and Simona Bressi (a.k.a. Jill Ward, drums) stepped on stage sporting fog machines, strobes, and siren lights giving a performance that mirrored the unmistakable look, feel, and sound of the early years of Black Sabbath. These self-described dark goddesses of the tribute scene pumped up the crowd in asking for volunteers to sing and played a very tight, wide range of Sabbath tunes. Considering the last minute booking and taking place on a Sunday night the crowd was larger than I expected. These girls were an instant success with the crowd as many favorites were performed. The crowd went nuts all night yelling, screaming and applauding. One fan said that he has always loved Ozzy's music and it was cool to see a bunch of ladies doing it. If you dig Black Sabbath I recommend not missing Mistress Of Reality the next time!"
http://www.bozone.com

10/12/03
Review of the show at Zephyr Club, Salt Lake City UT 9/26/03
"It was the first time that I had seen a all female tribute band, and what a band!!! I had a great time at this show! They had the old Sabbath down. From the opening of Black Sabbath I knew I was in for something special, and that's what I got with them. I can't wait for them to come back! They have a convert and I sold my soul to them... So if they come to your town , don't miss them!"
http://www.tributecity.com

10/09/03
Review of the show at Gld. Pheasant - Billings MT, 10/01/03
Tribute paid to Izzy - By Scott Prinzing of The Billings Outpost
"When they finally hit the stage, Mistress of Reality did a pretty good job of reproducing songs from those early Sabbath albums.The fog started creeping out on the stage as the distant church bell tolled the intro to "Black Sabbath" an appropriate opener, since it was the first track on Black Sabbath's 1970 debut. They went right in to "Children of the Grave" from 1971's "Master of Reality," then back to the debut for "Bassically/N.I.B." I was especially impressed after learning that they have been together for only six months. This three-week tour was not only the first for the band, it's the first time any of them had been on the road. It's also the first time any of the ladies have been in a band with other women, and none of them had ever played in a tribute band before. I started making my way for the door. I hated to leave, but it was after 11 pm on a weeknight. As I exited onto Broadway, I could hear the pulsating dirge of "Electric Funeral" reverberating off the walls. CLASSIC! To find out more about these dark ladies, visit www.mistressofreality.com."
http://www.billingsnews.com

10/07/03
Review of the show at Zephyr Club, Salt Lake City UT 9/26/03
"Great show! I particularly liked the effects (the strobe really set the '70s hard rock show mood, and the snow machine was a nice touch as well). They did strictly Ozzy Sabbath, and Izzy's expressions were very reminiscent of the crazyman himself (especially when the strobe was on)!!! I had forgotten just how bass driven a lot of the earlier Sabbath is, and Sheezer Butler's bass lines were indeed heavy and very high energy (good work girl!). Bonnie Iommi's guitar work was also very good, and her onstage presence did remind me of Tony's to an extent (from what I remember from the few video clips I've seen). Jill Ward's drumming was solid and really helped complete the mood. Overall, the sound was excellent! Afterwords, the gals spent time signing autographs and visiting with the crowd, and were all smiles!!! All in all, a great show well worth the price of admission for you early Sabbath fans!!!"
http://www.tributecity.com

10/06/03
Feature Article in The Salt Lake City Tribune, 9/26/03
Out & About - "Princesses of darkness: Often lost among the mumbling and bumbling on "The Osbournes" is the reason Ozzy became famous in the first place: Black Sabbath kicked butt! Hence, Mistress of Reality, the first all-female Black Sabbath tribute band!"

10/06/03
Feature Article in The Salt Lake City Weekly, 9/25/03
The all-female tribute bandwagon rolls on, this time with Los Angeles Black Sabbath worshippers Mistress Of Reality, riffing the best of the Ozzy era (no Ronnie James Dio - and don't even mention Ian Gillan) with with only guitars swingin' between their legs. As vocalist Izzy Osbourne (Paulette Kasal) recently told men's magazine FHM, "Ozzy is always clapping on stage; breasts would just be something else for him to clap together."

10/06/03
Review of the show at Diablo's, Eugene OR 9/22/03
"Mistress of Reality KICKS ASS!!...They put on a great show, capture the essence of Sabbath,..(No mean feat),..and they're hot chicks!!..It's the best of all worlds!!...If you're a Sabbath fan and they go to your town and you miss them, you'll have to kick your own ass..."
http://www.tributecity.com

10/05/03
Feature article in The Portland Mercury, 9/20/03
"RAWK - A cover band can only be as good as the band they're covering, right? So I have high hopes for Mistress Of Reality, an all-girl band who covers one of the best metal bands ever, Black Sabbath. Holy EFF!

10/04/03
Review of the show at The Neurolux, Boise ID 9/25/03
"Rants & Raves - Mistress raaaaaaaawked!"
"Think, the world's first heavy metal band meets super-rock chicks Heart with a Beelzebub chaser. That's what was seen Sept. 25 at the Neurolux: Mistress of Reality. From the hypnotic "Black Sabbath" to the anthemic "War Pigs," the only all-female tribute to Black Sabbath tore through a wicked set with cradled ferocity that proved that these were no "girly-men." Izzy Osbourne, Bonny Iommi, Sheezer Butler, and Jill Ward wielded their instruments in a manner the Neurolux has not seen before. It would have been nice to see some Dio-era Sabbath (they stuck to original Ozzy-only tunes), but, still, after a few beers to blur the mammaries, the Carter- administration conceived crowd was thrown back to the best 1974 had to offer: vintage Sabbath!"
www.entertainmentidaho.com

10/01/03
Feature Article in Montana's The Billings Outpost Magazine
"All-female cover bands are all the rage these days! Mistress Of Reality, a Black Sabbath tribute band plays Wednesday at Casey's Golden Pheasant."
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9/25/03
Feature Article in Bend Oregon's The Source Magazine
"Our pick of the week - Mistress Of Reality at Club 97!"

9/18/03
Feature Ad in Seattle's The Stranger Magazine, 9/18/03
Music of the Great Northwest sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer.
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9/01/03
Feature Article in Los Angeles Magazine - September 2003:
"Cover Girls - featured along with Cheap Chick and Whole Lotta Rosies."

8/13/03
Interview/Feature Article in SF's The Wave Magazine - September 2003:
"Chicks with Picks - All-Girl Tribute Bands are coming to rock your world. Five reasons why."
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8/09/03
Interview in So. Cal's Keeper Magazine - September 2003:
"Mistress Of Reality on The Bleeding Edge."
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8/08/03
Interview with Izzy in FHM - September 2003:
"Rock's First Ladies - Meet the frontwomen of the world's greatest all-girl cover bands."
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8/07/03
Review of the show at Canes, San Diego 8/02/03:
"What a great show at Canes Bar & Grill. These girls rock hard and even got us snow-blind for real! Izzy even dedicated War Pigs to me as I am their #1 fan in San Diego... I was able to get some of my coworkers to go the show and they all said that they had a great time! We are looking so much forward to them coming to Brick by Brick August 23rd. If you claim to be a Black Sabbath fan then they are a must see!!!"
http://www.tributecity.com

7/28/03
Interview with Izzy on Band Hot Site - New York:
"This forum is the people's choice of bands they want to see interviewed, Mistress Of Reality."
http://groups.msn.com/bandhotsite/monstersball.msnw

6/20/03
Review in Drum Magazine - June/July 2003:
"You have to be the first on your block to see Izzy Osbourne!"

5/10/03
Review of The Knitting Factory show 4/25/03:
"I got my rocks off at The Knitting Factory... Starting with the debut of Mistress Of Reality finding their inner Ozzy with Black Sabbath covers. "
http://www.coolgrrrls.com/pages/kastle.html

5/01/03
Review of Metal Sludge Extravaganza 6 at Paladino's 4/26/03:
"Any all-girl band rocks my ass. That woman played a damn good Ozzy. It was only their second show ever, we found out."
http://www.metal-sludge.com/MSE6Recap.htm

4/28/03
Review of Metal Sludge Extravaganza 6 at Paladino's 4/26/03:
"They were good (the Ozzy was great!)"
http://www.metal-sludge.com/MSE6Recap.htm

4/26/03
Review of The Knitting Factory show 4/25/03:
"First was Mistress Of Reality. These gals sounded great. Sabbath has never sounded cooler!"
http://www.tributecity.com