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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

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

Bob Daisley credits Randy Rhoads' faulty equipment for inspiring Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train"
By Elizabeth Swann published
The bassist and lyricist said he wrote the 1980 song about world events and the looming threat of another world war

Zakk Wylde reveals Ozzy Osbourne's strict rules about his guitar gear
By Phil Weller published
After joining the band in 1987, the guitarist quickly learned what was off the table when it came to his tone

As an unseen White Lion video surfaces, we recall Vito Bratta's tremendous talent and shocking bad luck
By Phil Weller published
The clip demonstrates why Bratta caught Ozzy Osbourne's eye as a possible replacement for Randy Rhoads

Zakk Wylde reveals the origins of the first riff he wrote for Ozzy Osbourne
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist also names some of his favorite Randy Rhoads and Jake E. Lee tunes from their Ozzy eras

"She wants me to be Zakk Wylde.” Alex Skolnick on his moment as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist
By Phil Weller published
The Testament axeman got his moment with the Prince of Darkness in 1995 following Zakk Wylde's departure

Zakk Wylde on his strange picking technique and two other shredders who have defied convention
By Phil Weller published
Fresh from his recent chats with Guitar Player, Wylde digs into one of the more unusual aspects of his guitar approach
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