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Ozzy Osbourne hints at future tour: “If I have to go up there and die on the first song, I’ll still be back the next day”

By Sam Roche published 30 August 22

The Prince of Darkness also mentions a possible solo album with his former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi

Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi reunite for triumphant surprise performance at 2022 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony

By Sam Roche published 9 August 22

The Black Sabbath pair joined forces once more in their hometown of Birmingham, England to perform Paranoid and a trimmed version of Iron Man

Randy Rhoads and Ozzy Osbourne recording Blizzard Of Ozz

Producer Max Norman recalls recording Randy Rhoads’ remarkable solos: “You could see it in his face... he was steeling himself, getting ready to pounce”

By Nick Bowcott published 1 August 22

The renowned producer behind Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman reflects on capturing Rhoads’ leads

Rudy Sarzo and Randy Rhoads were close friends who rose through the ranks of rock stardom together.

Rudy Sarzo on the rising star of Randy Rhoads: “The first time I saw Quiet Riot... I thought to myself, ‘That’s a rock star in the making right there’

By Nick Bowcott published 27 July 22

The legendary rock bassist discusses the evolution of his friend and sparring partner

Jim Root performs with Slipknot at the 52nd Festival D'été Quebec (FEQ2019) on the Bell Stage at the Plains of Abraham in The Battlefields Park on July 8, 2019 in Quebec City, Canada

From pit-starting drop B chug to intricate jazz tapestries: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Sam Roche, Jonathan Horsley, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen published 22 July 22

Liven up the dog days of summer with cool new tunes from Slipknot, Muse, Chat Pile, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi, Titus Andronicus, Sam Fender, Makaya McCraven and more

Ozzy Osbourne recruits Tony Iommi for his Sabbath-esque single, Degradation Rules

By Sam Roche published 22 July 22

The Prince of Darkness also recalls the time he thought Eric Clapton was following him around

Randy Rhoads with his 'chip pan' pedalboard

What was actually on Randy Rhoads’ “chip pan” pedalboard?

By Nick Bowcott published 19 July 22

Plus how Budgie guitarist “Big” John Thomas and Randy Rhoads attempted an ill-fated repair on the ‘board, only to reveal a deeper mystery behind the late Ozzy guitarist's tone

Hear Ozzy Osbourne and Night Ranger’s Brad Gillis tear it up live in newly surfaced audio from 1982

By Matt Owen published 6 July 22

Gillis was drafted in to replace Bernie Tormé four months prior to the show in Osaka, Japan, and went on to complete the Diary of a Madman tour before returning to Night Ranger

Zakk Wylde remembers tackling Randy Rhoads’ guitar parts for the first time

By Nick Bowcott published 6 July 22

The BLS shredder-in-chief recalls his earliest days with Ozzy, when he cut his teeth playing a prison and chose a guitar with a high-risk finish for the job he was about to undertake

Zakk Wylde teases details of Ozzy Osbourne’s “slamming” new album and says “it’s a huge honor” to be involved

By Matt Owen published 5 July 22

Patient Number 9 sees the Black Label Society guitarist share six-string duties with some heavyweight guitar talent, and will arrive this September

(from left) Plini, Tim Henson and Cory Wong

From genre-bending, jaw-loosening collaborations to soulful blues: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Jackson Maxwell, Jonathan Horsley, Sam Roche, Matt Parker published 24 June 22

Usher in the weekend with explosive new tunes from Megadeth, Lari Basilio, Tim Henson, Cory Wong and Plini, The Mars Volta, Kirk Fletcher, Ozzy Osbourne and more

Randy Rhoads’ greatest guitar solos

By Nick Bowcott published 24 June 22

We asked you and a string of guitar superstars such as Zakk Wylde, Kirk Hammett and Dave Mustaine to pick Randy's finest lead guitar moments, and the results are in...

Ozzy Osbourne shares epic new single Patient Number 9 featuring Jeff Beck

By Jonathan Horsley published 24 June 22

And it is classic Ozzy, impeccably mounted Friday night metal with big hooks, an all-star lineup, and a guest turn from a guitar god...

Ozzy Osbourne’s new album is reportedly arriving this September

By Matt Owen published 19 May 22

The hotly anticipated record is only four months away according to Sharon Osbourne, who also says Ozzy is “really, really good” following a bout with Covid

Randy Rhoads: the ultimate 40th anniversary tribute – only in the new Guitar World

By Damian Fanelli published 18 May 22

Also in this issue: Ghost, the amazing history of Ibanez guitars, Joe Bonamassa's rut-busters, Fender's Meteora HH reviewed and more

Ozzy Osbourne tests positive for Covid

By Sam Roche published 29 April 22

The news was broken by his wife Sharon, who says she's spoken to him and that “he's okay”

Feature-length Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon documentary given May release date

By Matt Owen published 26 April 22

The upcoming film – due May 6 – is narrated by Tracii Guns, and will feature never-before-seen footage, interviews with a wealth of artists, and archive clips of Eddie Van Halen discussing Rhoads' influence

Jimmy Page hints he has "multiple projects" in the pipeline

By Matt Owen published 12 April 22

Is this the real reason why the Led Zeppelin icon reportedly opted out of Ozzy Osbourne's upcoming record?

Ozzy Osbourne performs with Black Sabbath at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on August 17, 2016 in Wantagh, New York

Ozzy Osbourne has completed his guest star-packed new album

By Jackson Maxwell published 11 April 22

The Prince of Darkness revealed on social media that he had delivered the completed album to his label, Epic

Mike McCready, Ozzy Osbourne and Josh Homme

Josh Homme and Mike McCready will appear on the new Ozzy Osbourne record, according to Chad Smith

By Matt Parker published 1 April 22

The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer also revealed that Ozzy's team tried (and failed) to get Jimmy Page onboard

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