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Robert Sarzo was hired and immediately fired as Randy Rhoads’ replacement – but he has no regrets
By Andrew Daly Published
The Hurricane leader, soundtrack composer, and veteran rock axeman explains how he’s taken career ups and downs in his stride, and how it felt to finally be on a big stage with bassist brother Rudy

Ozzy Osbourne on his special writing dynamic with Randy Rhoads
By Janelle Borg Published
Blizzard of Ozz was the Prince of Darkness' solo debut – but it forever marked Rhoads as a guitar hero for the ages

Dive into the secrets behind Randy Rhoads’ guitar tone on Crazy Train – plus how to nail the sound on a budget
By Chris Gill Published
How a mids-heavy EQ and a triple-tracked solo gave Rhoads to the sound that launched Ozzy's solo career

Tony Iommi shares Ozzy Osbourne tribute on the first anniversary of his death
By Phil Weller Published
Iommi has paid a heartfelt tribute to his former Black Sabbath bandmate

Gus G on whirlwind days with Ozzy Osbourne, his rock-star Guitar World cover shoot, and his difficult choice of guitars
By Andrew Daly Published
With new solo album Steel Burner out now, Gus G checks in to talk about his August 2010 GW cover shoot and all the madness surrounding it

The guitarist who was hired to fill in for Randy Rhoads – only to be fired immediately afterward
By Janelle Borg Published
Robert Sarzo – Rudy Sarzo's brother – found himself in the unenviable position of lending his guitar chops to Ozzy Osbourne right after Rhoads' tragic death

A hair-metal hero turned nu-metal synth-guitar maverick who impressed Ozzy Osbourne – who is the real Amir Derakh?
By Joe Bosso Published
Derakh replaced Craig Goldy in Rough Cutt, was edged out by Zakk Wylde for the Ozzy gig, and has been an undercover guitar-synth master all along

Michael Schenker on his lifelong pursuit of self-expression and track-by-track guide to Don't Sell Your Soul
By Jon Wiederhorn Published
Foxes, gold pieces, Tom and Jerry cartoons? It can only be the great Michael Schenker, who takes us through MSG’s new album, Don’t Sell Your Soul, track by weirdly inspired track

If you learn one thing from Jake E. Lee it should be this: bigger stretches for better shredding
By Leon Todd Published
Try this enhanced lesson to strengthen your fourth finger and use your thumb for wide fretting like the iconic Ozzy Osbourne guitarist

Randy Rhoads was his guitar teacher. Then he ended up in Ozzy Osbourne’s band
By Andrew Daly Published
Joe Holmes looks back on his time with Ozzy and David Lee Roth, and explains why his upcoming solo album, featuring former Ozzy band members, captures everything he’s learned up till now
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