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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’s tech threw out the one-of-a-kind treble booster behind Black Sabbath’s classic guitar tone
By Elizabeth Swann published
An essential element of his guitar tone, the pedal disappeared in 1979 during a refresh of his rig

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

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

For Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath’s final show stirs fear and uncertainty
By Elizabeth Swann published
Iommi shared his concerns ahead of Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' concert, and insists the July 5 show is the group's last stand

Ian Anderson tells why he clashed with Mick Abrahams and reveals what it takes to become Jethro Tull’s guitar player
By Andrew Daly published
“I used the blues to open doors into the music business, to get an audience,” Tull’s frontman tells us. “And a record deal.”

Ian Anderson reflects on Martin Barre, Tony Iommi and four other guitarists behind Jethro Tull
By Andrew Daly published
From clashing with Mick Abrahams to his long years with Barre, Anderson reflects on the players who have helped him guide Tull from blues to prog to hard rock

Tom Morello talks Tony Iommi’s riff guitar genius and plans for Black Sabbath's upcoming farewell concert
By Andrew Daly last updated
Morello, who is currently planning Sabbath's July reunion concert, says the show will feature "12 of the greatest Black Sabbath cover bands in history — including Metallica, Guns N’ Roses and Tool"
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