Tony Iommi

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Tony Iommi and Robbie Williams
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

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Black Sabbath
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

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Heavy metal godfather Tony Iommi smiles as he plays another seminal riff onstage with Black Sabbath in 2016.
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

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Kerry King performs at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill on August 10, 2024 in Sterling Heights, Michigan
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

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Tony Iommi performs with Black Sabbath in 1976, when the band were getting more experimental, and tensions were rising.
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...

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Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath
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

Speaker Cabinets
Tony Iommi with his signature Gibson SG
Tony Iommi has been experimenting with digital amp modelers – and he’s used one to record new material

By Phil Weller Published

The guitarist has been using a Kemper in the studio, and his new music features a blend of both tube and digital amps

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Tony Iommi with his signature Gibson SG
Tony Iommi tried to reclaim his iconic Gibson ‘Monkey’ SG but wasn’t allowed

By Matt Owen Published

After retiring the Monkey SG, the Black Sabbath legend sold it to the Hard Rock Cafe – but ran into a spot of bother when he tried to get it back

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Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath performs at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on September 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
Tony Iommi was a Fender Stratocaster player before fate intervened – and he had to reach for his Gibson SG

By Matt Owen Published

Iommi went to the studio intent on recording Black Sabbath's debut album with his heavily modded Strat. Things didn't quite go according to plan...

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A montage of Duane Allman, Jimmy Page, Brian May and Tony Iommi playing guitar
How the 1970s became the greatest decade for rock guitar

By Brad Tolinski Published

As big beasts like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple dominated the era, players such as Steve Howe and Brian May transformed the landscape and the guitar hero cult grew, producing its GOAT by the dawn of the ‘80s

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