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Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne insist Black Sabbath is over, but Geezer Butler refuses to rule out more shows
By Phil Weller published
The bassist has come to expect the unexpected, even joking that they could even reunite after they’ve all died

When Paul McCartney stormed out of a Beatles session, George Harrison was the glue that held it all together
By Christopher Scapelliti published
As 1966 got underway, Harrison took on new roles in the Beatles — including substituting for McCartney as he veered away from playing bass guitar

Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith on the 'Number of the Beast' Ibanez Destroyer he got for free — and still uses to this day
By Phil Weller published
Gifted to him while on tour in Japan in the early ‘80s, the guitar has survived a series of scares and is still used on the classic track it was used to record

Robby Krieger on the Doors’ "stupid" decision to carry on without Jim Morrison
By Phil Weller last updated
Contractual obligations forced the three remaining band members to release three more albums before calling it a day

Alex Skolnick on five jazz albums every rock and metal guitarist needs to hear
By Joe Bosso published
The metal guitarist found rebirth and rejuvenation when he overheard a John Coltrane album being remastered in a nearby studio

The late Glen Buxton makes an appearance on the new Alice Cooper album, courtesy of a rediscovered guitar riff
By Gary Graff published
A 15-second snippet guitar work by Buxton, who died in 1997, brought him back into the fold for the original group's first album in 52 years

Carol Kaye dismisses Rock Hall induction as it goes against what she stands for
By Phil Weller published
In a now-deleted Facebook post, she outlined her reasons for boycotting the ceremony later this year

Scott Gorham on how John Sykes' heavy metal thunder gave Thin Lizzy one last chance
By Phil Weller published
Gorham played with some serious guitar talents in Thin Lizzy, but Sykes brought a “fiery” edge like no other
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