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Jack Osbourne reveals the moment at Ozzy’s final gig that defined his partnership with Tony Iommi
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is the only person in the world who could have said what he did to the Prince of Darkness and get away with it

Geezer Butler feared his parents' disapproval when Black Sabbath released their debut album
By Phil Weller published
It was a record that changed the course of heavy music forever, but it would also wreak hellfire and brimstone in the Butler household

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine on the moment he realized it was time to retire
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist believes the group’s new record will launch a renaissance for the thrash-metal giants — but says Megadeth is unlikely to live on as touring avatars

Jake E. Lee said this was the most “frustrating” thing about his final chapter in Ozzy Osbourne’s band
By Phil Weller published
His next band, Badlands, would prove to be the perfect antidote

"It was a hard decision we all had to make." Bill Kelliher speaks out about Brent Hinds' departure from Mastodon and looks to the metal band's “new chapter”
By Phil Weller published
The breakup, announced March 7, brought an end to Hinds' 25 years with the group. Kelliher says the decision was mutual

Mastodon part ways with guitarist Brent Hinds and draft in YouTuber Ben Eller to fill his place
By Phil Weller published
Hinds' exit was announced on March 7, leaving Eller just hours to step into his new — though possibly temporary — role in Mastodon

Adrian Smith reveals the two lucky breaks that resulted in a pair of Iron Maiden classics
By Phil Weller published
The tracks, from 1986’s 'Somewhere In Time,' came to him with the help of an oddball guitar and, even stranger, heavy sedation

A Simple Guide to Great Metal Guitar Tone
By Oli Herbert published
The late, great All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert left behind a musical legacy, including these ten commandments of tone
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