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Video: An Inside Look at Black Sabbath in the Studio

Posted 02/13/2013 at 12:24pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Black Sabbath have posted a new video, as promised yesterday on their Facebook page, that gives fans an inside look at the band at work in the studio.

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Randy Rhoads Guitar Clinic

Posted 02/07/2013 at 12:10pm | by Andy Aledort

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Guitar World pays tribute to Randy Rhoads, Ozzy Osbourne’s colossal sideman, with this classic transcript of a guitar clinic he conducted shortly before his death.

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Photo Gallery: Guitar World Rock and Roll Roast of Zakk Wylde, Part 2

Posted 01/16/2013 at 1:21pm | by Guitar World Staff

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In anticipation of the upcoming Rock & Roll Roast of Dee Snider, we're taking a look back at some highlights from last year's roast of Zakk Wylde.

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Photo Gallery: Guitar World Rock & Roll Roast of Zakk Wylde, Part 1

Posted 01/14/2013 at 12:22pm | by Guitar World Staff

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As we wish Zakk Wylde a happy birthday, we look back on last year's Rock & Roll Roast!

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Hole Notes: Zakk Wylde's "Unplugged" Riffs and Hybrid-Picked, Acoustic Shred

Posted 01/10/2013 at 11:07am | by Dale Turner, Photo by Ari Michelson

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As the Black Label Society's leader (and Ozzy's guitarist for more years than anyone else), Zakk Wylde has become infamous for his brew-tal riffage and lethal lead style. Remarkably, though, he also has a soul-stirring softer side.

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NSFW Video: Steel Panther Roast Zakk Wylde

Posted 01/09/2013 at 12:00pm | by Josh Hart

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While they couldn't make it in person, Steel Panther couldn't turn down the opportunity to let Zakk Wylde have it at the first-ever Guitar World Rock and Roll Roast back in January. The boys in Steel Panther sent in a video roast for Zakk, which is NSFW, to say the least. Check it out below.

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Video: Gus G Roasts Zakk Wylde

Posted 01/08/2013 at 12:35pm | by Josh Hart

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In anticipation of the upcoming Rock & Roll Roast of Dee Snider, we're taking a look back at some highlights from last year's roast of Zakk Wylde.

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Review: Blackstar Blackfire 200 Gus G. Signature Head

Posted 01/03/2013 at 11:43am | by Eric Kirkland, Video by Paul Riario

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When Gus G. became Ozzy Osbourne’s axman in 2009, the Greek shredder quickly became as scrutinized as the celebrated guitarists that preceded him in Ozzy’s band, including Zakk Wylde, Jake E. Lee and Randy Rhoads. While his predecessors had relied on Marshall amps, the core of Gus G.’s sound came from high-wattage Blackstar Series One heads.

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Five Great John Lennon Covers by Ozzy Osbourne, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young and More

Posted 12/08/2012 at 1:04am | by Damian Fanelli

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Over the decades, John Lennon's songs have been covered by thousands of artists. Just think of all the people — from unknown Lithuanian bar bands to Lada Gaga — who have had a crack at "Imagine." Today, on the 32nd anniversary of his death on December 8, 1980, I'm paying tribute to Lennon by rounding up five of what I feel are the best performances of his solo songs by other artists.

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Black Sabbath Post Studio Updates and Video Detailing New Vinyl Box Set

Posted 11/20/2012 at 9:36pm | by Damian Fanelli

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For the past few days, Black Sabbath have been posting regular studio updates on their Facebook page, keeping fans in the know as they record their new album. The latest update, posted Monday, confirmed that guitarist Tony Iommi was tracking more guitar parts (Check out the photo below). Before that, we found out bassist Geezer Butler was hard at work on the album.

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