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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

Guitarists
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

Guitarists
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...

Guitarists
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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Tony Iommi & Sergio Momo
Tony Iommi releases epic choir-quilted new track and fragrance, Deified

By Phil Weller Published

Iommi's second single/fragrance combo release sees the heavy metal godfather return with a darker and heavier sound

Music Releases
Tony Iommi of Heaven and Hell live on stage at High Voltage on July 24, 2010.
Tony Iommi says his long-awaited solo album is coming along nicely – but he’s in no rush to finish it

By Phil Weller Published

The Black Sabbath legend says his new solo record “might use some orchestration”, and he's enjoying taking his time with its creation

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Tim Henson
Tim Henson names the Black Sabbath album that all beginner guitarists should learn

By Phil Weller Published

The Polyphia virtuoso says learning to play this iconic record by ear had a huge impact on his riff-writing abilities

Musical Tips & Advice
L-Tony Iommi performs with Black Sabbath onstage at Madison Square Garden on February 25, 2016 in New York City;R-Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen performs at Music Midtown at Piedmont Park on September 19, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia
“That was Eddie Van Halen’s favorite”: Tony Iommi reveals the Black Sabbath riff EVH was always asking him to play

By Janelle Borg Published

Eddie Van Halen compared his favorite Tony Iommi riff to Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony

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Tony Iommi with Eddie Van Halen
Tony Iommi on that time Eddie Van Halen helped co-write a Black Sabbath song – but didn’t get a credit

By Phil Weller Published

Van Halen joined the band for a rehearsal in Birmingham, England, and ended up contributing a solo to a track

Music Releases
Left - Brian May of Queen performs at Chase Center on November 08, 2023 in San Francisco, California;Right - Dexter Holland of The Offspring performs live on stage during day on of Lollapalooza Brazil at Autodromo de Interlagos on March 22, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Queen’s Stone Cold Crazy comes full circle with a live punk rendition by The Offspring and Brian May

By Janelle Borg Published

Brian May also joined The Offspring on stage and put his own spin on their 1997 hit Gone Away

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