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Classic rock: Tony Iommi has 469 million year-old fossil named after him
By Matt Parker published
“I’ve had a bit of abuse from my friends about it who’ve enjoyed calling me an old fossil,” says Iommi. “But I think it’s great, a real honor”

Tony Iommi trades guitars with Brian May and faces the struggle of all left-handers, as he wields the Red Special upside down
By Matt Parker published
The two British guitar heroes and friends spent the afternoon trading licks – and instruments – as part of a forthcoming documentary on riffs

Paul Gilbert tackles both Tony Iommi and Ronnie James Dio’s parts in new cover of Black Sabbath’s Heaven and Hell
By Matt Owen published
It follows the Mr. Big virtuoso's cover of Dio's Holy Diver, with his fully fledged Dio tribute record set to arrive April 7

Some of Black Sabbath’s heaviest tracks are being turned into a ballet
By Matt Owen published
War Pigs, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Iron Man and five other Sabbath songs will soundtrack the new three-act dance show – which might feature a Tony Iommi cameo

The 100 greatest guitarists of all time
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
A comprehensive rundown of the best guitarists of all time, featuring the trailblazers, the early innovators, the best jazz, rock, indie, blues, metal and acoustic players – and the top guitarists around today...

Tony Iommi reveals he is about to start recording a new album
By Matt Owen published
The Black Sabbath legend didn't give too much away, but it sounds as though a follow-up to 2005's Fused is right around the corner

NAMM 2020: Gibson makes Custom Shop clone of Tony Iommi's "Monkey" 1964 SG Special
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
The limited edition Artist Series model is a replica of the Black Sabbath guitarist's iconic doublecut

Epiphone unveils low-cost version of Tony Iommi's iconic signature SG Special
By Jackson Maxwell published
Powered by two Epiphone PRO P-90s and sporting a classic Vintage Cherry finish, this is the most affordable take yet on the Sabbath guitarist's legendary "Monkey" '64 SG Special
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