Tony Iommi almost launched Black Sabbath's heavy metal crusade with a Fender Stratocaster
If it weren’t for two events, the band’s debut album and the genre it shaped would have sounded very different ...
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“In my head, I could hear it as a monster.” Tony Iommi on the moment he instantly composed “Iron Man,” calling it one of two Black Sabbath songs he relates to
The guitarist, who will regroup with Black Sabbath's original lineup, told Guitar Player the song is an example of his desire ...
Tony Iommi: the man who made Black Sabbath legendary
Black Sabbath may have Ozzy Osbourne as their eternal frontman, but the major force behind the band never had to set in front ...
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Where Are Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne Now?
With a pioneering sound that essentially created the genre of heavy metal, it’s no overstatement to call Black Sabbath one of the most important rock bands of all time. In 1967, bassist and lyricist ...
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Tony Iommi Makes First Statement on 2025 Black Sabbath Reunion
With Black Sabbath announcing their return to the concert stage for one final show, guitarist Tony Iommi has weighed in on the magnitude of the moment that will take place this summer with a new ...
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Black Sabbath albums ranked, from worst to best
Some Black Sabbath albums are epoch-defining classics, some are average, some downright embarrassing, and we've ranked them – ...
Ozzy Osbourne, 76, Shares Important Black Sabbath Concert Update
The news comes after Black Sabbath announced in early February that the original founding members of the band — Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums) — ...