Tony Iommi has written an entire song for Ozzy Osbourne's forthcoming album By Sam Roche published 30 November 21 The Godfather of Heavy Metal and the Prince of Darkness reunite once again, and Iommi is set to offer up a solo
The secrets behind Randy Rhoads’ guitar tone on Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train By Chris Gill published 19 November 21 How a mids-heavy EQ and a triple-tracked solo gave Rhoads to the sound that launched Ozzy's solo career
Ozzy Osbourne’s new album – featuring Zakk Wylde, Tony Iommi, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton – will appear by spring 2022 By Matt Parker published 5 November 21 Sony lists new record among key releases for next six months
Ozzy Osbourne confirms Zakk Wylde will play guitar on the entirety of his upcoming solo album By Matt Owen published 1 November 21 It turns out Wylde's own involvement on the album – which also features Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Tony Iommi – will be far more than a mere guest spot
Zakk Wylde on recording with Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Tony Iommi for Ozzy Osbourne’s upcoming album: "I’m playing rhythm guitar for my heroes… it’s crazy!" By Matt Owen published 21 October 21 The as-yet-untitled effort is set to assemble some of the guitar world's most legendary players – a prospect the longtime Osbourne collaborator is relishing
Randy Rhoads' iconic Jackson Concorde to be displayed at new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit By Sam Roche published 14 October 21 Dave Grohl's Ampeg Dan Armstrong, used heavily during Foo Fighters' One by One and Wasting Light eras, will also feature
Bill Ward wants to make another Black Sabbath album – but he hasn't asked the band yet By Matt Parker published 11 October 21 The drummer reveals he’s still talking to Ozzy Osbourne and has discussed recording with management
Gus G on his first-ever all-instrumental solo record: “I wanted to avoid making a boring album that’s 45 minutes of ‘widdly widdly’!” By Greg Prato published 4 October 21 The Firewind guitarist on his forthcoming solo effort Quantum Leap, what sets his signature Jackson guitars apart, and how he entered (and exited) his gig with Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne’s new album will feature a dream guitar lineup of Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi and Zakk Wylde By Matt Parker published 4 October 21 The Black Sabbath icon reveals Clapton has already recorded a solo for his upcoming record
Hear Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy Kilmister trade vocals on new version of Hellraiser By Sam Roche published 14 September 21 The new cut – which arrives ahead of Ozzy's No More Tears 30th anniversary reissue – is spliced using Ozzy's 1991 version of the track, and Lemmy's vocals from Motörhead's 1992 version
Zakk Wylde details “genius” plan to reunite Black Sabbath's original lineup By Sam Roche published 13 August 21 “If those guys run short of money, here's a clever way they can play together again live,” the Black Label Society leader jests
Yngwie Malmsteen missed out on a spot with Kiss because he gave his height as a metric measurement By Matt Owen published 10 August 21 The Swedish speed demon reveals he was also offered gigs with UFO, David Lee Roth and Ozzy Osbourne, and addresses murmurs that he came close to joining Deep Purple
Brad Gillis: “My first gig with Ozzy was horrendous – at soundcheck we only played 7 of the 18 songs on the setlist, and Ozzy didn't even show up!” By Greg Prato published 27 July 21 The Night Ranger guitarist recalls playing with The Prince of Darkness after Randy Rhoads' death, and details the band's forthcoming album, ATBPO
Andrew Watt: “I’m making music with no deadlines – It’s a lot freer. Because of that, cooler choices are being taken” By Gregory Adams published 2 June 21 A year-plus after his debut GW cover appearance, we find out how the Grammy-winning producer/guitarist goes from working with Ozzy Osbourne to Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber – and back again
Weezer’s Hash Pipe was nearly an Ozzy Osbourne song By Matt Owen published 27 May 21 Rivers Cuomo details how he first offered the hard-riffing anthem to Ozzy – and explains how new track Blue Dream developed its uncanny similarity to Crazy Train
Randy Rhoads' stolen guitar and amp have been returned to his family By Sam Roche published 21 May 21 Rhoads' first-ever guitar – a 1963 Harmony Rocket – and a rare prototype signature Marshall head have been recovered, the late guitarist's sister confirms
Ozzy Osbourne is “so happy that Randy's genius is finally being recognized” by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame By Richard Bienstock published 14 May 21 The legendary guitarist will receive the Musical Excellence Award at this year’s ceremony
New Randy Rhoads book celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne guitarist By Matt Owen published 11 May 21 The 280-page Ross Halfin tome features an array of unseen images and features, as well as an exclusive introduction and epilogue penned by Osbourne and Tom Morello
Zakk Wylde reveals he will not be involved in Ozzy Osbourne's next album By Jackson Maxwell published 3 May 21 Wylde did emphasize, however, that there were no hard feelings: "I always support the boss. My relationship with him's bigger than the music"
DC Comics partners with Dream Theater, Megadeth, Ozzy Osbourne and more for Dark Nights: Death Metal – Band Edition By Sam Roche published 2 February 21 DC thrusts some famous metal faces into the Dark Multiverse