Tony Iommi says footage from Black Sabbath’s final concert is ‘difficult to watch’ The star admitted watching the footage back had been ’emotional’ The Independent UK · Sep 30
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi says new film on band ‘difficult to watch’ The star admitted watching the footage back had been ’emotional’. Evening Standard · Sep 30
“A celebration of legendary bass tone”: Geezer Butler gets a limited-edition combo and Dingwall honors a modern metal great in July’s biggest bass releases From classic heavy-metal thunder to the soulful tones of reggae, these are the bass releases putting some serious weight behind July’s gear calendar Guitar World · Jul 31
"I still can’t believe that he’s not with us. There will never be another Ozzy." Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward share reflections on Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of their friend's passing "Gone in body, but his legend lives on" Metal Hammer · Jul 22
Birmingham to honour The Prince Of Darkness with Ozzy Osbourne Day later this month, featuring musical performances, film screenings and exclusive merch The celebrations will take place on July 22, exactly a year after the Black Sabbath singer’s death Metal Hammer · Jul 17
“We’d just played the Black Sabbath farewell show and I thought, ‘What’s the worst that can happen if we ask Geezer to guest on our album?’” How Troy Sanders landed one of metal’s greatest bassists for a guest spot on Mastodon’s new album Marrow Deep features an unexpected low-end hero – and according to Troy Sanders, it's the album’s defining bass performance Guitar World · Jul 16
"It streams more than double any other track we have weekly, yet a portion of the fanbase acts like it was a failure.” How Avenged Sevenfold's "funny little experiment" with Hail to the King yielded extraordinary results The title track of Avenged Sevenfold's 2013 album has earned over 819.8 million streams to date Metal Hammer · Jul 13
"There was so much property damage, family members were missing, communication was really difficult." Hurricanes, hardcore and Hetfield team-ups: the rise, fall and triumphant return of Corrosion of Conformity 80s crossover pioneers, 90s stoner metal icons... and then tragedy derailed them in the 2000s. But after a triumphant return in 2015, CoC are stronger than ever Metal Hammer · Jul 4
“One of the customs guys in Canada decided he hated Black Sabbath, so he smashed the neck with a hammer”: How Geezer Butler’s P-Bass survived a Sabbath hater’s attack – and ended up on the band's most iconic tracks Butler’s iconic tone – sculpted by blasting his bass through a blown guitar cabinet – was made possible thanks to a beat-up 1968 Fender Precision Bass Guitar World · Jun 12
“Jon offered me the gig and I turned him down. It still amazes me how close I came to not following this path”: Roger Glover’s path to bass greatness with Deep Purple Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, Deep Purple formed the holy trinity of hard rock that would ultimately induce heavy metal Guitar World · May 23
"When I went to rehab, they forced me to do the serenity prayer...I told them I’d say, ‘Ozzy grant me the serenity.'" Heartbreak, partying with Playboy bunnies and relapsing with Slayer: Every HIM (and VV) album in Ville Valo's own words Ville Valo reflects on 30 years of HIM and horny, doomed gothic romance Metal Hammer · May 11
"Hanoi Rocks could've been one of the biggest bands in the world. The potential was there, but fate had other plans." Michael Monroe looks back at a career packed with thrills, spills, triumphand tragedy You could say Michael Monroe has really lived the rock’n’roll life, but it would be an understatement Louder · Mar 31
“I was like, ‘I think it’d be cool if I die and spit up blood but I need to play another show the next night.’” How Black Sabbath and ‘major death anxiety’ inspired metal’s new fantasy sensation, Castle Rat How a fantasy doom band became a viral sensation everyone is talking about Metal Hammer · Mar 5
“Tony said, ‘Hey, you’re singing flat.’ My dad got really pissed off”: Jack Osbourne says a heated moment during soundcheck before Black Sabbath’s farewell show revealed everything about Tony Iommi and Ozzy’s relationship Jack Osbourne says everyone needs a friend like Iommi was to Ozzy Guitar World · Feb 20
Metal Hammer · Feb 9 "When you listen to The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Sabbath, Zeppelin...it would have ruined them!" The one thing from today's music that would have screwed up countless classic albums, according to legendary metal guitarist Zakk Wylde "When you listen to The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Sabbath, Zeppelin...it would have ruined them!" The one thing from today's music that would have screwed up countless classic albums, according to legendary metal guitarist Zakk Wylde
Metal Hammer · Feb 6 The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now Mayhem, Sleep Theory and Green Carnation are among the best new metal songs this week
BANG Premier · Jan 22 Tony Iommi's guitar auction raises £53,000 for Birmingham cancer charity The auction of a guitar belonging to Black Sabbath rocker Tony Iommi has raised £53,000 for a cancer charity in the musician's home city of Birmingham.
Metal Hammer · Jan 11 "I had to stick my head in the low bins - it got blown off when Bill Ward was hammering the kick drum." Alex Van Halen praises the impact of seeing Black Sabbath for the first time Alex Van Halen opened up to Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain about what it was like seeing Black Sabbath in the early 70s
BANG Premier · Jan 4 Tony Iommi promises new solo album in 2026 Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has stated that he will "definitely" release a new solo record this year.
Metal Hammer · Jan 1 "In 2026 I shall have definitely, definitely have my solo album out": Tony Iommi films New Year message, reflects on the "Summer of Sabbath" The Riff Lord has spoken
Guitar World · Dec 26, 2025 “The last text I got from Oz said, ‘Zakky, sorry, it was like a madhouse back there. I didn’t see you. Thanks for everything’”: Zakk Wylde looks back on his closer-than-close relationship with Ozzy Osbourne, and their final moments together onstage Wylde was the Black Sabbath icon's guitarist and friend for decades. He reflects on his instant connection with the Prince of Darkness, how their relationship evolved both on and offstage, and that emotional final show at Back to the Beginning
Metal Hammer · Dec 13, 2025 “We’ll see”: We asked Steve Harris if Iron Maiden will do their own blockbuster retirement show like Black Sabbath, and he didn’t rule it out Will Iron Maiden bow out with an event as huge as this summer’s Back To The Beginning? Their founding bassist knows that people want it to happen
Metal Hammer · Dec 11, 2025 "Christmas came early!" Queen's Brian May gifts best friend Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath a unique bespoke present, two years in the making The five decades-plus friendship between Brian May and Tony Iommi is a rare and precious thing
MusicRadar · Dec 10, 2025 Brian May just got Tony Iommi the best Christmas present ever Talk about doing Christmas shopping early? May's gift was two years in the making, and it's a big one – Queen meets Black Sabbath on a Red Special replica with a signature Iommi twist
MusicRadar · Dec 9, 2025 "I just love Metallica. I love Lars' drumming": naysayers, listen up - Bill Ward explains why Lars Ulrich is a brilliant drummer "He's persevering, he works hard. And he's such a nice man"