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Why Randy Rhoads had reservations about Ozzy’s Diary of a Madman before it came out
By Matt Owen published
Rhoads’ sister once looked back on the making of Ozzy’s sophomore solo record – and recalled the virtuoso being uneasy with its quick turnaround time

Jack Osbourne sets the record straight on how much Back to the Beginning actually donated to charity
By Janelle Borg published
Initial reports suggested that Ozzy Osbourne's final show raised over $190 million for three charities

Gibson releases a new free-to-air documentary about the origins of Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath, and heavy metal
By Phil Weller published
The legendary riff lord is the subject of a new multi-part documentary from Gibson TV

What Ozzy Osbourne said to Wolfgang Van Halen after his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Crazy Train cover
By Phil Weller published
Wolfgang honored the Prince of Darkness with a cover of the classic track during Ozzy’s Hall of Fame induction in 2024

Zakk Wylde looks back on his closer-than-close relationship with Ozzy Osbourne, and their final moments together onstage
By Andrew Daly published
Wylde was the Black Sabbath icon's guitarist and friend for decades. He reflects on his instant connection with the Prince of Darkness, how their relationship evolved both on and offstage, and that emotional final show at Back to the Beginning

The lost Ace Frehley interview, the year's best new gear and 2025's guitarists of the year – only in the new Guitar World
By Damian Fanelli published
Includes a tribute to Space Ace and our guide to the biggest guitar news of the year, plus Nuno Bettencourt, 40 years of PRS Guitars and our first official transcription of Young Man Blues from Live at Leeds

Why Nuno Bettencourt said no when Jake E. Lee asked him to play one of his iconic solos at Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
The Extreme virtuoso played plenty of guitar during Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show, but he drew the line at this solo

Why Nuno Bettencourt says Wolfgang Van Halen was “smart” to drop out of Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
Wolfgang Van Halen reluctantly had to drop out of the historic concert due to scheduling conflicts
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