Tony Iommi reveals he is about to start recording a new album By Matt Owen published 4 January 23 The Black Sabbath legend didn't give too much away, but it sounds as though a follow-up to 2005's Fused is right around the corner
Epiphone unveils low-cost version of Tony Iommi's iconic signature SG Special By Jackson Maxwell published 27 September 22 Powered by two Epiphone PRO P-90s and sporting a classic Vintage Cherry finish, this is the most affordable take yet on the Sabbath guitarist's legendary "Monkey" '64 SG Special
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
Tony Iommi explains why Geezer Butler didn’t join him and Ozzy at Commonwealth Games closing ceremony By Jonathan Horsley published 15 August 22 The Black Sabbath guitarist also reveals his reunion with Ozzy Osbourne was a last-minute deal that they had to keep secret
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
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
Tony Iommi to perform at the 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony By Matt Owen published 21 July 22 The Black Sabbath legend will share the roster with new wave icons Duran Duran for the show, which takes place in their home city of Birmingham, England – the birthplace of heavy metal
Ernie Ball Music Man model played by Eddie Van Halen during a spontaneous Black Sabbath studio session hits the auction block By Matt Owen published 3 May 22 The axe had been borrowed from a music shop in England after Van Halen bumped into Sabbath’s Tony Iommi
Tony Iommi’s long-serving guitar tech, Mike Clement, is in an induced coma By Jonathan Horsley published 20 April 22 Clement, who has been the Black Sabbath guitarist’s right-hand man for over three decades, took a “serious tumble” at work
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
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
11 crazy guitarist signature products that have nothing to do with guitar By Jonathan Horsley published 25 March 22 Hot sauce, Sharpies and things to make you smell nice – the guitar world’s signature products are not just gear and merch
Learn the licks of 10 Gibson SG legends By Total Guitar editors published 1 February 22 How to play in the style of Angus Young, Tony Iommi, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Derek Trucks and many more
Tony Iommi says he has “four or five hundred” unused riffs on his phone By Sam Roche published 20 December 21 “I've got so much stuff – I just wanna get started on getting it together now,” the Black Sabbath legend reveals
Tony Iommi says “you can never say never” to Black Sabbath reunion By Matt Parker published 13 December 21 The iconic metal guitarist believes it's pointless to rule out working together again – but has no desire for “18-month tours”
Tony Iommi: “One of my rock gods is Brian May… He's got a certain character that you didn't hear from anybody else” By Matt Parker published 6 December 21 The Black Sabbath man has been discussing his admiration for the Queen guitarist and their decades-long friendship
Ozzy Osbourne rates his six-string sidemen and reflects on the highs and lows of Black Sabbath in this classic 1990 GW interview By Brad Tolinski published 3 December 21 The Prince of Darkness speaks candidly about bandmates past and present – from Randy Rhoads to Zakk Wylde – and what he looks for in a guitarist, in this classic from the GW archives
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
Tony Iommi shares first new music in 8 years, Scent of Dark, accompanied by his own fragrance By Matt Owen published 25 November 21 Yes, you read that right: the Black Sabbath legend has marked his return by partnering with luxury Italian perfume house Xerjoff for a new scent that pays tribute to his iconic Gibson 'Monkey' SG
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