Black Sabbath
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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
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
Bill Ward wants to make another Black Sabbath album – but he hasn't asked the band yet
By Matt Parker published
The drummer reveals he’s still talking to Ozzy Osbourne and has discussed recording with management
Tony Iommi and Eddie Van Halen discuss their careers, friendship and the evolution of their guitar playing in this classic 2010 interview
By Chris Gill published
Two of hard-rock's greatest guitar-slingers talk technique, career highs and lows, and how they influenced one another over the years
Zakk Wylde details “genius” plan to reunite Black Sabbath's original lineup
By Sam Roche published
“If those guys run short of money, here's a clever way they can play together again live,” the Black Label Society leader jests
Black Sabbath announce extensive Technical Ecstasy reissue, including full-album remix by Steven Wilson
By Jackson Maxwell published
The penultimate album by the band's original lineup will be available in Super Deluxe, 4-CD and 5-LP versions on October 1
Tony Iommi and James Hetfield discuss their guitar journeys with Black Sabbath and Metallica in this classic 1992 Guitar World interview
By Brad Tolinski, Alan Paul published
The titanic pair on gear, influences, being heavy metal pioneers, setting bandmates on fire and everything in between
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