Paul Gilbert announces virtual concert featuring a medley of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and the Spice Girls By Richard Bienstock published 18 June 20 It’s not the first time the guitarist has brought together the unholy trinity of artists
Ozzy Osbourne producer Andrew Watt shares his awe-inspiring guitar gear collection By Richard Bienstock published 15 June 20 The producer/guitarist reveals what made it onto Ordinary Man - and recalls the time Tony Iommi gave him some feedback, erm, feedback
The Sword on their musical evolution, gear epiphanies and secret pedalboard weapons By Jonathan Horsley published 10 June 20 Ahead of the unsheathing of a triple-disc anthology, J.D. Cronise and Kyle Shutt take an epic voyage down memory lane…
The secrets behind Tony Iommi's classic Black Sabbath guitar tone By Jamie Dickson published 19 May 20 How a Laney amp and treble booster contributed to the riff-master's iconic tone....
Geezer Butler recalls the B.C. Rich bass so sharp it cut his thumb open at Live Aid By Richard Bienstock published 5 May 20 "I could hardly play the bloody thing," laments the Black Sabbath bassist
Tony Iommi auctions autographed Epiphone SG to benefit Birmingham hospital charity during coronavirus pandemic By Richard Bienstock published 7 April 20 There’s also a right-handed version, previously played by Brian May, if the winner so desires
Tony Iommi: "I’ve always had determination. I had to go against all the people who said, 'You’re never going to be able to play guitar'" By Neville Marten published 1 April 20 The Black Sabbath guitarist and architect of heavy metal on a lifetime in riffs, bandmates and his trusty Monkey SG
Tony Iommi: "I could relate to Django Reinhardt after losing two fingers, and listening to him inspired me to play more" By Sam Roche published 17 February 20 The heavy metal pioneer talks gear and the early days of Black Sabbath in this in-depth interview with Gibson TV
Tony Iommi's 10 best Black Sabbath riffs By Guitar World Staff, Intro by Jackson Maxwell published 13 February 20 Guitar World pays tribute to one of rock's greatest axemen by revisiting 10 of his greatest riffs
Geezer Butler on Black Sabbath's early days, the making of 13 and which album has the worst bass sound By Rob Blasko published 8 January 20 The man who pioneered heavy-metal bass reflects on his never-ending tonal quest
Tony Iommi calls out YouTuber for getting his tone wrong By Richard Bienstock published 17 December 19 “Where do they get it from?” the metal legend asks
The 25 greatest metal guitar tones of all time By Jonathan Horsley published 25 September 19 We chart the rise of heavy guitar tones, from Sabbath to stoner, Swe-death to djent, thrash to doom…
Limited Edition ‘Black Sabbath: The Vinyl Collection 1970-1978’ Due in September By Richard Bienstock published 25 July 19 Nine-LP set brings together first eight studio albums plus new mono singles compilation.
Hear Van Halen Cover the Who and Black Sabbath in 1978 By Christopher Scapelliti published 9 July 19 You can hear the covers in this rare recording from the band's first Paris concert.
Watch Deadland Ritual Cover Black Sabbath, Velvet Revolver, Billy Idol at First-Ever Live Show By Richard Bienstock published 29 May 19 Supergroup featuring Geezer Butler, Steve Stevens and Matt Sorum performed at the Troubadour in Hollywood.
Zakk Sabbath to Faithfully Re-Record Black Sabbath’s 1970 Debut Album By Richard Bienstock published 22 May 19 Zakk Wylde and co. will pay tribute on the 50th anniversary of the landmark metal offering.
Tony Iommi on Overwhelming Odds and the Right Way to Play "Paranoid" By Tony Iommi published 20 February 19 Learn the correct way to play Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" riff from the writer himself in this classic GW lesson.
Tony Iommi Plays Black Sabbath's “Planet Caravan” on Acoustic Guitar By Guitar World Staff published 19 February 19 Tony Iommi goes acoustic.
Watch Black Sabbath Perform "N.I.B." at Their Final Show By Jackson Maxwell published 13 February 19 The godfathers of heavy metal tear through one of their earliest classics at their final show.
Listen to Tony Iommi Play Lead Guitar on Doomy New Candlemass Song By Richard Bienstock published 15 January 19 The Black Sabbath legend contributes to “Astorolus—The Great Octopus.”