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Rudy Sarzo on the differences between Ozzy and Dio — and the Dio rarities tour that never was
By Phil Weller last updated
He played with the two iconic Black Sabbath singers at very different points in his career. One stood well above the other

“In my head, I could hear it as a monster.” Tony Iommi on the moment he instantly composed “Iron Man,” calling it one of two Black Sabbath songs he relates to
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist, who will regroup with Black Sabbath's original lineup, told Guitar Player the song is an example of his desire to write "something dramatic and big"

Black Sabbath will reunite for one final show, with all-star support acts
By Elizabeth Swann published
Dubbed Back to the Beginning, the all-star event will take place on July 5 at Villa Park, Birmingham

Tony Iommi on his last-minute gig as Jethro Tull's new guitar player
By Phil Weller published
He may have only played two shows with the band, but the experience helped him push Black Sabbath to new heights

Six Ways Tony Iommi Broke the Rulebook and Invented Heavy Metal Guitar
By Jesse Gress published
From guitars, amps and effects to power chords and the "devil's interval," here's how the legendary Black Sabbath guitarist changed music forever

“Before I Ever Played Guitar, I Really Wanted to Be a Singer”: Paul Gilbert Makes His Guitar Sing On New Release, ‘The Dio Album’
By Rod Brakes published
The virtuoso’s instrumental LP imitates Ronnie James Dio’s vocals on guitar with stunning accuracy

Jeff Beck’s 10 Greatest Collaborations
By Mark McStea published
From Jon Bon Jovi and Roger Waters to Ozzy Osbourne and Kate Bush, here are some deep cuts from the electric guitar master's extensive catalog of collabs

The Best Guitar Moments of 1972
By Chris Buono published
From Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Steve Howe to Neil Young, Elliott Randall and Paul Simon, we pay homage to some of 1972’s greatest in this essential 50th anniversary tribute lesson
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