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Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley on why he decided to bet on the Prince of Darkness’ post-Sabbath career
By Janelle Borg published
Daisley had just been unceremoniously replaced in Ritchie Blackmore’s band, Rainbow, when the opportunity to join Osbourne in his new venture came about

Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley on taking a chance on Randy Rhoads – despite label pushback
By Janelle Borg published
Daisley remembers playing with Rhoads for the first time and knowing right away that the dynamic was special

Ozzy Osbourne’s all-star Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony pays tribute to Randy Rhoads
By Phil Weller published
An all-star band comprising Zakk Wylde, Andrew Watt and Chad Smith assembled to pay homage to the singer’s solo work during a star-studded celebration

"Delivers on all fronts heavy and looks phenomenal whilst doing so": Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 review
By Matt McCracken published
A purebred shred machine with a Floyd Rose and Seymour Duncans, all for less than a grand

MXR's limited-edition Randy Rhoads Distortion+ is finally here
By Janelle Borg published
The highly-anticipated pedal is based on Rhoads' pedalboard, which was unveiled by the late guitarist's family for the first time in 42 years

Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo on why Ozzy Osbourne's words of wisdom to Randy Rhoads were crucial to his development as a guitarist
By Janelle Borg published
The Prince of Darkness was key in igniting Randy Rhoads' passion for incorporating more classical-leaning flavors into his compositions

Ex-Ozzy Osbourne bassist recalls how Randy Rhoads wrote the guitar parts to Diary of a Madman
By Phil Weller published
In a sprawling new interview, Bob Daisley has given fans a fresh look behind the curtain at Ozzy’s first two solo records – and Rhoads' virtuosic guitar talents

MXR's Randy Rhoads Distortion+ pedal finally gets a release date
By Phil Weller published
MXR’s boffins opened up Rhoads' legendary chip pan pedalboard for the first time in 40 years to create the new stompbox, and after several delays, it will be out very soon indeed

Carlos Cavazo forged ’80s hair metal excess, replaced Randy Rhoads and riffed with Ratt
By Andrew Daly published
GW catches up with the guitarist who replaced Rhoads in Quiet Riot, enjoyed massive success with Metal Health and went on to share the stage with Warren DeMartini in Ratt – despite “a whole different set of problems” from his previous band
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