Tony Iommi Slash Called Him the “Most Passionate Gibson Guitar Enthusiast” While Tony Iommi Said He Transformed the Company: Cesar Gueikian Is Appointed President and CEO of Gibson Brands Self-confessed “guitar nerd” Cesar Gueikian says he is “honored and humbled to take on the permanent CEO role” Six Ways Tony Iommi Broke the Rulebook and Invented Heavy Metal Guitar From guitars, amps and effects to power chords and the "devil's interval," here's how the legendary Black Sabbath guitarist changed music forever The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history Latest Tony Iommi The Best Guitar Moments of 1972 By Chris Buono published 24 November 22 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 Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is Gibson’s Latest Signature Artist (Again!) By Rod Brakes published 18 August 21 Video Gibson teams up with “Dark Lord” of riffs for Tony Iommi SG Special “Monkey” release. Video Tony Iommi Discusses His Love for the Gibson SG and Laney Amps in This 1974 Interview By Steve Rosen last updated 27 July 21 The heavy metal pioneer discusses switching from Fender to Gibson and never looking back Watch Black Sabbath Put a Brutal End to Flower Power By Rod Brakes published 16 July 21 Video The moment the era of 'peace & love' officially expired. Video Tony Iommi "Not Happy at All" with Uncovering of Lost Dio-Era Black Sabbath Song, "Slapback" By Jackson Maxwell published 15 March 21 The riff-master also said that Dio himself plays bass on the 1979 recording, not Geezer Butler. A Lost Dio-Era Black Sabbath Song, "Slapback," Has Been Uncovered By Jackson Maxwell published 11 March 21 Uploaded to YouTube by the stepson of Geoff Nicholls, Black Sabbath’s late former keyboardist, the 1979 song was verified by Geezer Butler as legitimate. Tony Iommi Discusses Custom SGs, How He Re-Learned Guitar After a Devastating Injury, and More in 1974 GP Interview By Steve Rosen published 19 February 21 Hop in a time machine and revisit our 1974 interview with the godfather of heavy metal. Brian May: "There is a Chance" Tony Iommi Collaboration Will be Released By Jackson Maxwell published 9 July 20 The two have long hinted at the existence of a treasure trove of material. Will it soon see the light of day? 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“Sometimes things like that just come together, like a piece of magic. I wrote that song in just five minutes”: Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit, and the oddball Les Paul/SG hybrid he “personally designed”2“When I heard Lindley play that, I went, ‘That’s the most incredible thing I’ve ever heard in my entire life’”: All-star tribute show in honor of David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced3“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success4“The chord progression in the Highway Star solo – Bm, to a Db, C, and then G – is a Bach progression”: Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more5“Dickey was larger-than-life, and his loss will be felt worldwide”: The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80
The Best Guitar Moments of 1972 By Chris Buono published 24 November 22 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
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi is Gibson’s Latest Signature Artist (Again!) By Rod Brakes published 18 August 21 Video Gibson teams up with “Dark Lord” of riffs for Tony Iommi SG Special “Monkey” release.
Tony Iommi Discusses His Love for the Gibson SG and Laney Amps in This 1974 Interview By Steve Rosen last updated 27 July 21 The heavy metal pioneer discusses switching from Fender to Gibson and never looking back
Watch Black Sabbath Put a Brutal End to Flower Power By Rod Brakes published 16 July 21 Video The moment the era of 'peace & love' officially expired.
Tony Iommi "Not Happy at All" with Uncovering of Lost Dio-Era Black Sabbath Song, "Slapback" By Jackson Maxwell published 15 March 21 The riff-master also said that Dio himself plays bass on the 1979 recording, not Geezer Butler.
A Lost Dio-Era Black Sabbath Song, "Slapback," Has Been Uncovered By Jackson Maxwell published 11 March 21 Uploaded to YouTube by the stepson of Geoff Nicholls, Black Sabbath’s late former keyboardist, the 1979 song was verified by Geezer Butler as legitimate.
Tony Iommi Discusses Custom SGs, How He Re-Learned Guitar After a Devastating Injury, and More in 1974 GP Interview By Steve Rosen published 19 February 21 Hop in a time machine and revisit our 1974 interview with the godfather of heavy metal.
Brian May: "There is a Chance" Tony Iommi Collaboration Will be Released By Jackson Maxwell published 9 July 20 The two have long hinted at the existence of a treasure trove of material. Will it soon see the light of day?
