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Geezer Butler recalls the B.C. Rich bass so sharp it cut his thumb open at Live Aid

By Richard Bienstock published

"I could hardly play the bloody thing," laments the Black Sabbath bassist

Bass Guitars
Tony Iommi with signature Epiphone SG

Tony Iommi auctions autographed Epiphone SG to benefit Birmingham hospital charity during coronavirus pandemic

By Richard Bienstock published

There’s also a right-handed version, previously played by Brian May, if the winner so desires

Guitarists
Tony Iommi: "We had this interest in the supernatural. Light and shade… Something a bit frightening"

Tony Iommi: "I’ve always had determination. I had to go against all the people who said, 'You’re never going to be able to play guitar'"

By Neville Marten published

The Black Sabbath guitarist and architect of heavy metal on a lifetime in riffs, bandmates and his trusty Monkey SG

Guitarists
Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi: "I could relate to Django Reinhardt after losing two fingers, and listening to him inspired me to play more"

By Sam Roche published

The heavy metal pioneer talks gear and the early days of Black Sabbath in this in-depth interview with Gibson TV

Guitarists
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Tony Iommi's 10 best Black Sabbath riffs

By Guitar World Staff, Intro by Jackson Maxwell published

Guitar World pays tribute to one of rock's greatest axemen by revisiting 10 of his greatest riffs

Guitarists
Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath

Geezer Butler on Black Sabbath's early days, the making of 13 and which album has the worst bass sound

By Rob Blasko published

The man who pioneered heavy-metal bass reflects on his never-ending tonal quest

Bassists
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Tony Iommi calls out YouTuber for getting his tone wrong

By Richard Bienstock published

“Where do they get it from?” the metal legend asks

Guitarists
Tony Iommi performs live

The 25 greatest metal guitar tones of all time

By Jonathan Horsley published

We chart the rise of heavy guitar tones, from Sabbath to stoner, Swe-death to djent, thrash to doom…

Music Releases
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Limited Edition ‘Black Sabbath: The Vinyl Collection 1970-1978’ Due in September

By Richard Bienstock published

Nine-LP set brings together first eight studio albums plus new mono singles compilation.

Music Releases
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Hear Van Halen Cover the Who and Black Sabbath in 1978

By Christopher Scapelliti published

You can hear the covers in this rare recording from the band's first Paris concert.

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