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Bill Kelliher of Mastodon plays a Silverburst Les Paul Custom while Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi perform on Black Sabbath's Never Say Die! Tour in 1978.

Bill Kelliher on his awkward Tony Iommi encounter and Mastodon’s Back to the Beginning plans

By Andrew Daly published

As he gears up for Black Sabbath's last hurrah, the Mastodon man looks back on his brief – but probably very helpful! – exchange with Tony Iommi, and explains why no-one tops the Sabbath riff lord

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Lzzy Hale plays a black Explorer with a gold pickguard; Ronnie James Dio gives the thumbs-up.

Lzzy Hale on how Halestorm wound up playing Ronnie James Dio’s final show, and doing the same for Ozzy

By Andrew Daly published

The Halestorm leader is a die-hard Black Sabbath fan who first encountered the Dio lineup before discovering the Ozzy era. She explains why Back to the Beginning will be a full-circle moment

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Scott Ian of Anthrax plays a Floyd-equipped Jackson King V [left[ while Tony Iommi plays his JayDee custom SG.

Tony Iommi was such a big influence on Scott Ian that he tried to play left-handed

By Andrew Daly published

Ahead of his performance at Back to the Beginning, Anthrax's riff-master reflects on the influence of Black Sabbath, and how he got into their "acid rock" in the first place

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K.K. Downing [left] plays his white Flying V, and Black Sabbath's Ozzy and Tony Iommi share a moment onstage in 1978.

K.K. Downing on coming up with fellow metal gods Black Sabbath in Birmingham, and why no-one can play like Tony Iommi

By Andrew Daly published

They are from the same city, sharing a similar mission, and this weekend they will gather for one last push for metal as the former Judas Priest man steps onstage to celebrate Black Sabbath

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Laney Tony Iommi TI100 Limited Edition

Tony Iommi and Laney mark Black Sabbath’s final show with an ultra-limited signature amp

By Matt Owen published

Only 50 of the relaunched TI100 – which brings back Iommi’s signature head from 2012 – will be made available

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Jerry Cantrell [left] plays his blue dress G&L live at Tons of Rock 2025; an archive shot of Tony Iommi playing with Black Sabbath in 1976.

Jerry Cantrell on his lifelong love of Black Sabbath and touring with Ozzy Osbourne (before taking his bassist)

By Andrew Daly published

The Alice in Chains riffmaster on his love of Tony Iommi and what to expect from his performance at Black Sabbath's curtain call, Back to the Beginning

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Adam Jones [Left] wears sunglasses and plays his signature Gibson Flying V as he performs with Tool; [Right] Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is pictured in a black leather jacket with his customary SG with cross inlays.

Adam Jones on Tony Iommi and saluting Black Sabbath with an all-star Tool x Pumpkins x RATM jam

By Andrew Daly published

Tool guitarist Adam Jones explains how Tony Iommi's triumph over adversity was every bit as influential as his horror-influenced riffs – and what to expect from his Back to the Beginning collabs with Tom Morello and Billy Corgan

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[Left]Tom Morello plays an Ibanez guitar against a bright backdrop. He wears a ballcap and a red bandana. [Right] Black Sabbath photographed in 1970

Tom Morello on honoring Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, and what to expect from metal's biggest ever show

By Richard Bienstock published

Back to the Beginning will present Black Sabbath live for one last time, joined by metal's biggest stars, and RATM guitarist Tom Morello booked the bands. He tells us how it came together

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Wolfgang Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen pulls out of Black Sabbath’s last show – here’s why

By Phil Weller published

The Mammoth frontman has dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with his tour with Creed

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Jake E Lee and Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne’s last show hinged on Jake E. Lee’s involvement

By Phil Weller published

The show will mark the first time Lee and Ozzy have performed together since the 1980s

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