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Grace Bowers channels her inner shredder with a searing tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist’s solo was flawless, and she says she only just picked it up recently

Randy Rhoads’ sister Kathy is keeping his legacy alive with a new pedal and old memories
By Andrew Daly published
Kathy Rhoads recalls the young guitarist’s diary entry about the Prince of Darkness, his thoughts on the Eddie Van Halen comparisons, and touches on moments so painful she still can’t discuss them

Gojira’s Joe Duplantier on the origins of the pick scrape, playing Ozzy Osbourne’s final show – and what he’s got cooking with ESP
By Amit Sharma published
As the frontman looks back at 20 years of Gojira’s groundbreaking From Mars to Sirius, he explains why switching guitar brands is not like having an affair, and how he learned about Ozzy Osbourne’s death as the band were midway through a show

When Jason Newsted swapped bands with Robert Trujillo
By Karl Coryat published
Why Jason Newsted got the call from Ozzy – and what lay in store for Robert Trujillo, who signed with Newsted’s old band, Metallica

Just before his passing, Randy Rhoads was ready to leave the rock star life behind – and go back to school
By Janelle Borg published
His sister, Kathy Rhoads, reveals that their mom was already scouting schools before Randy broke the news to Ozzy

Ozzy Osbourne collaborator Andrew Watt opens up on the Black Sabbath legend’s passing
By Janelle Borg published
Watt worked with the Prince of Darkness on his final two albums, 2020’s Ordinary Man and 2022’s Patient Number 9

Robert Trujillo shares his experience of Ozzy Osbourne's “very, very beautiful” funeral
By Janelle Borg published
Osbourne’s private funeral service took place on July 31 at his family home in Buckinghamshire, England

Zakk Wylde on how his iconic “Grail” Les Paul Custom got its bullseye finish – and gave him his signature style
By Jonathan Horsley published
Wylde says it was love at first sight with the Grail, but worried that people might see him as a Randy Rhoads clone, it needed a new look

Jake E. Lee had a hero’s welcome at Back to the Beginning – but mending his rift with Ozzy Osbourne was what meant the most
By Andrew Daly published
Lee reflects on Ozzy’s final show, explains why he never bore a grudge over being fired, and recalls how the late Prince of Darkness made him a better guitarist with a single comment
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