Geezer Butler: “Originally it was titled ‘Nib’, which was Bill’s beard and looked like a pen nib because it was pointy” By Nick Wells published 31 March 23 Geezer Butler explains the obscure title behind one of Black Sabbath’s most recognisable riffs
Paul Gilbert tackles both Tony Iommi and Ronnie James Dio’s parts in new cover of Black Sabbath’s Heaven and Hell By Matt Owen published 23 February 23 It follows the Mr. Big virtuoso's cover of Dio's Holy Diver, with his fully fledged Dio tribute record set to arrive April 7
Some of Black Sabbath’s heaviest tracks are being turned into a ballet By Matt Owen published 8 February 23 War Pigs, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Iron Man and five other Sabbath songs will soundtrack the new three-act dance show – which might feature a Tony Iommi cameo
Tony Iommi reveals he is about to start recording a new album By Matt Owen published 4 January 23 The Black Sabbath legend didn't give too much away, but it sounds as though a follow-up to 2005's Fused is right around the corner
Frank Bello: 5 bass players who influenced me By Joel McIver published 14 November 22 Anthrax bassist Frank Bello on Geezer Butler, Steve Harris, Paul McCartney and more
Ozzy Osbourne hints at future tour: “If I have to go up there and die on the first song, I’ll still be back the next day” By Sam Roche published 30 August 22 The Prince of Darkness also mentions a possible solo album with his former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi
The 30 greatest rock guitar albums of 1972 By Greg Prato published 24 August 22 In '72, Alice Cooper and Bowie grew ever more theatrical while the riffs of Iommi, Blackmore and co got bigger. 50 years on, we celebrate the best from a banner year for rock
The greatest guitar albums of the ‘70s: Getting the Led out with Sabbath, the Who, Pink Floyd and more By Jenna Scaramanga published 19 August 22 Punk was a revolution, disco a global phenomenon, but the guitar music of the '70s was dominated by the giants of rock. Here are the decade's top 10 guitar albums, as chosen by you...
Tony Iommi explains why Geezer Butler didn’t join him and Ozzy at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony By Jonathan Horsley published 15 August 22 The Black Sabbath guitarist also reveals his reunion with Ozzy Osbourne was a last-minute deal that they had to keep secret
Tony Iommi to perform at the 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony By Matt Owen published 21 July 22 The Black Sabbath legend will share the roster with new wave icons Duran Duran for the show, which takes place in their home city of Birmingham, England – the birthplace of heavy metal
Ernie Ball Music Man model played by Eddie Van Halen during a spontaneous Black Sabbath studio session hits the auction block By Matt Owen published 3 May 22 The axe had been borrowed from a music shop in England after Van Halen bumped into Sabbath’s Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi’s long-serving guitar tech, Mike Clement, is in an induced coma By Jonathan Horsley published 20 April 22 Clement, who has been the Black Sabbath guitarist’s right-hand man for over three decades, took a “serious tumble” at work
Watch Robb Flynn cover Black Sabbath onstage with a tribute band By Matt Parker published 28 March 22 The Machine Head man joined Back Stabbath at their show at Elbo Room Jack London in Oakland, CA
Slash thinks this is the heaviest riff of all time: "Not one band that I can think of has a riff that is as heavy" By Matt Owen published 28 February 22 "There's just nothing that's ever come out that's heavier" than this metal classic, says the Guns N' Roses guitar slinger
Tony Iommi says he has “four or five hundred” unused riffs on his phone By Sam Roche published 20 December 21 “I've got so much stuff – I just wanna get started on getting it together now,” the Black Sabbath legend reveals
Geezer Butler names 5 bass albums that shaped his style By Joel McIver, Amit Sharma published 16 December 21 The Black Sabbath legend digs deep into his record collection to pay dues to his biggest inspirations
Tony Iommi says “you can never say never” to Black Sabbath reunion By Matt Parker published 13 December 21 The iconic metal guitarist believes it's pointless to rule out working together again – but has no desire for “18-month tours”
Ozzy Osbourne rates his six-string sidemen and reflects on the highs and lows of Black Sabbath in this classic 1990 GW interview By Brad Tolinski published 3 December 21 The Prince of Darkness speaks candidly about bandmates past and present – from Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde – and what he looks for in a guitarist, in this classic from the GW archives
Tony Iommi has written an entire song for Ozzy Osbourne's forthcoming album By Sam Roche published 30 November 21 The Godfather of Heavy Metal and the Prince of Darkness reunite once again, and Iommi is set to offer up a solo
Tony Iommi shares first new music in 8 years, Scent of Dark, accompanied by his own fragrance By Matt Owen published 25 November 21 Yes, you read that right: the Black Sabbath legend has marked his return by partnering with luxury Italian perfume house Xerjoff for a new scent that pays tribute to his iconic Gibson 'Monkey' SG
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