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Watch Robb Flynn cover Black Sabbath onstage with a tribute band
By Matt Parker published
The Machine Head man joined Back Stabbath at their show at Elbo Room Jack London in Oakland, CA

Slash thinks this is the heaviest riff of all time: "Not one band that I can think of has a riff that is as heavy"
By Matt Owen published
"There's just nothing that's ever come out that's heavier" than this metal classic, says the Guns N' Roses guitar slinger

Tony Iommi says he has “four or five hundred” unused riffs on his phone
By Sam Roche published
“I've got so much stuff – I just wanna get started on getting it together now,” the Black Sabbath legend reveals

Geezer Butler names 5 bass albums that shaped his style
By Joel McIver, Amit Sharma published
The Black Sabbath legend digs deep into his record collection to pay dues to his biggest inspirations

Tony Iommi says “you can never say never” to Black Sabbath reunion
By Matt Parker published
The iconic metal guitarist believes it's pointless to rule out working together again – but has no desire for “18-month tours”

Ozzy Osbourne rates his guitarists and reflects on the highs and lows of Black Sabbath
By Brad Tolinski published
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 interview from the GW archives
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Tony Iommi has written an entire song for Ozzy Osbourne's forthcoming album
By Sam Roche published
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
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

10 essential Gibson SG albums
By Glenn Kimpton published
The solidbody double-cut with the instantly recognizable silhoeutte has graced some of the greatest recordings of all time

Geezer Butler: "It was always magical playing with Tony. We never had to discuss anything – it just seemed to happen. To me, he’s the greatest guitarist ever"
By Joel McIver, Amit Sharma published
The bass legend looks back on his time with Tony Iommi and Black Sabbath, shares his highlights from new solo boxset Manipulations of the Mind, and reveals why he's turning to six- and seven-string basses for future material
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