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(L-R) Ozzy Osbourne, Tommy Clufetos, and Tony Iommi perform onstage as Black Sabbath on "The End Tour" at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on August 17, 2016 in Wantagh, New York

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final show will play host to a Tool, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins supergroup

By Janelle Borg published

The July 5 mega-event's lineup is stacked with top-tier names, including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira and Alice in Chains

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Ozzy Osbourne announces his final-ever live performance – featuring an original Black Sabbath lineup reunion and some of the biggest names in heavy music

By Matt Owen published

Osbourne will be returning this summer for his final show, and is sharing the history-making bill with Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax and many, many more

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Heavy metal godfather Tony Iommi smiles as he plays another seminal riff onstage with Black Sabbath in 2016.

From Eddie Van Halen's amps to boosts, Mike Exeter reveals the secrets behind Tony Iommi's tone

By Amit Sharma last updated

Producer Mike Exeter has worked with Iommi for over three decades, and knows exactly what the Godfather of Heavy Metal wants from his sound – and just how to get it

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Tony Iommi performs with Black Sabbath in 1976, when the band were getting more experimental, and tensions were rising.

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...

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Tony Iommi with his signature Gibson SG

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

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Ozzy Osbourne band performs on stage on the 'Blizzard Of Ozz' tour, United Kingdom, September-October 1980. Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Bob Daisley (bass)

Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley on why he decided to bet on the Prince of Darkness’ post-Sabbath career

By Janelle Borg published

Daisley had just been unceremoniously replaced in Ritchie Blackmore’s band, Rainbow, when the opportunity to join Osbourne in his new venture came about

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Tony Iommi with his signature Gibson SG

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

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Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath performs at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on September 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

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...

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Geezer Butler, ofBlack Sabbath performs at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on September 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.

Geezer Butler names his favorite bassist of all time

By Joel McIver published

His basslines with Black Sabbath are iconic, but Geezer Butler’s still a fan with his own four-string idols

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Bassist Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon, London, January 1976

“We used to boil all our strings”: Geezer Butler on how Black Sabbath made ends meet as emerging heavy metal pioneers

By Matt Owen published

Before they made a name for themselves, Sabbath were forced to save cash any way they could – and Butler’s bass strings took the hit

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