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Black Sabbath were one of the most iconic bands in the world, but they almost missed out on having the perfect line-up when a ...
The guitarist has been using a Kemper in the studio, and his new music features a blend of both tube and digital amps ...
Tony Iommi is one of the most prolific guitarists on the planet, and it was his talent that led to the creation of this legendary riff.
We’re going to fall out about this, obviously. But here we go. Let’s just start with the idea that a riff is a short, repeated musical figure that can be melodic or rhythmic. We’ve allowed for a bit ...
Following Ozzy Osbourne’s ousting from Birmingham, England’s Black Sabbath, a band he helped found with Tony Iommi, Terry “Geezer” Butler, and Bill Ward, the group reformed with American vocalist Ronn ...
We rounded up a list of Gibson Guitars that were reportedly used by Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Randy Rhoads, including the Les Paul and SG.
Both shredders were thrust into the limelight when they became the Prince of Darkness’s right-hand man, and he was there to guide them through the weight of the gig ...
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi said he thinks bandmate Ozzy Osbourne was "determined" to play the group's farewell show and "really just held out" to do so weeks before his death.
Beyond Black Sabbath, the storied solo career of the Prince of Darkness is also marked by a succession of influential guitarists across multiple genres, with each player bringing a distinctive sound a ...
A day after Ozzy Osbourne’s family confirmed that the rocker had died at the age of 76, Tony Iommi opened up about their last moments together.
Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Terence “Geezer” Butler and Bill Ward each shared tributes to frontman Ozzy Osbourne following his death on July 22, 2025 remembering their early days ...
Ozzy Osbourne ’s Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi is sharing his memories of the late rocker. Osbourne died at age 76 on Tuesday, July 22, following a battle with Parkinson’s disease.