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Zakk Wylde on Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page and the five greatest riffs in rock history
By Phil Weller published
His picks are cornerstones of rock guitar, and he doesn’t believe anyone should ignore their genius

Jake E. Lee shares his craziest Ozzy Osbourne story and reflects on the guitar genius of Tony Iommi
By Phil Weller published
After being shot multiple times last year, the guitarist battled adversity to help Black Sabbath bow out in style at Back to the Beginning

Zakk Wylde cracks us up with tales of Ozzy as he reveals the stories behind his greatest tracks
By Mark McStea published
As Ozzy prepares for his last concert on July 5, Zakk delivers the inside scoop on key songs from his solo catalog

Zakk Wylde has an idea for how Black Sabbath can carry on after Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
Ozzy's battle with Parkinson’s has reduced his role for Sabbath’s final show, but Wylde hopes it can be the dawn of a new era, not the end of an old one

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

Rudy Sarzo on Randy Rhoads’ relentless drive and unique approach to Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath songs
By Phil Weller published
Rhoads was “too creative” to play songs exactly as they were recorded, his friend says

Tony Iommi says Led Zeppelin's John Bonham meant to compliment Black Sabbath's Ronnie James Dio. It didn't go well
By Phil Weller published
The Sabbath guitarist found himself at the center of a dispute after the drummer's comments were taken the wrong way

“That would be very challenging.” Jake E. Lee says he may be unable to play his biggest hit with Ozzy at Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is set for one last hurrah with his former boss and bandmate, but they may have to pivot to plan B
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