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How a fluke accident led to Lzzy Hale playing at Dio’s last-ever show
By Phil Weller published
Halestorm saved the day when they were unexpectedly called upon to open for Heaven & Hell

Here’s how you can still watch Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s last-ever live show
By Phil Weller published
The blockbuster event – which features a who’s who of the heavy metal elite – will be live streamed for fans who can’t attend in person

Tony Iommi features on a new single with the pop icon whose biopic starred a CGI monkey
By Phil Weller published
The heavy metal legend has dragged the UK popstar’s fresh rock-influenced sound to intriguing new depths

Ozzy Osbourne shares details on his last live performance
By Phil Weller published
Osbourne will take to the stage one last time for a star-studded send off that will also feature performances from Black Sabbath, Metallica, Pantera and more

From Eddie Van Halen's amps to boosts, Mike Exeter reveals the secrets behind Tony Iommi's tone
By Amit Sharma last updated
Producer Mike Exeter has worked with Iommi for over three decades, and knows exactly what the Godfather of Heavy Metal wants from his sound – and just how to get it

Slayer's Kerry King reveals who he thinks is the most “overlooked” guitarist in metal
By Janelle Borg published
The metal icon also names his top five guitarists of all time

Tony Iommi on hanging out with Jimmy Page and Brian May, early Sabbath – and his time with Jethro Tull
By Amit Sharma published
The godfather of heavy metal takes us through the unimpeachable majesty of Black Sabbath’s first six records, his gear choices – old and new – and how that new solo album is coming along...

Celestion’s first Artist Series IRs bring Tony Iommi’s early and latter-era Black Sabbath tones to the digital sphere
By Phil Weller published
“Faithful digital images” of the cabinets used across five decades of Iommi’s career have been made available by the revered speaker manufacturer
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