Tony Iommi
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Tony Iommi on hanging out with Jimmy Page and Brian May, early Sabbath – and his time with Jethro Tull
By Amit Sharma published
The godfather of heavy metal takes us through the unimpeachable majesty of Black Sabbath’s first six records, his gear choices – old and new – and how that new solo album is coming along...
Celestion’s first Artist Series IRs bring Tony Iommi’s early and latter-era Black Sabbath tones to the digital sphere
By Phil Weller published
“Faithful digital images” of the cabinets used across five decades of Iommi’s career have been made available by the revered speaker manufacturer
Tony Iommi has been experimenting with digital amp modelers – and he’s used one to record new material
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has been using a Kemper in the studio, and his new music features a blend of both tube and digital amps
Tony Iommi tried to reclaim his iconic Gibson ‘Monkey’ SG but wasn’t allowed
By Matt Owen published
After retiring the Monkey SG, the Black Sabbath legend sold it to the Hard Rock Cafe – but ran into a spot of bother when he tried to get it back
Tony Iommi was a Fender Stratocaster player before fate intervened – and he had to reach for his Gibson SG
By Matt Owen published
Iommi went to the studio intent on recording Black Sabbath's debut album with his heavily modded Strat. Things didn't quite go according to plan...
How the 1970s became the greatest decade for rock guitar
By Brad Tolinski published
As big beasts like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple dominated the era, players such as Steve Howe and Brian May transformed the landscape and the guitar hero cult grew, producing its GOAT by the dawn of the ‘80s
Tony Iommi releases epic choir-quilted new track and fragrance, Deified
By Phil Weller published
Iommi's second single/fragrance combo release sees the heavy metal godfather return with a darker and heavier sound
Tony Iommi says his long-awaited solo album is coming along nicely – but he’s in no rush to finish it
By Phil Weller published
The Black Sabbath legend says his new solo record “might use some orchestration”, and he's enjoying taking his time with its creation
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