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Gene Simmons on intimidating Geezer Butler and Kiss’ territory-marking tour with Black Sabbath in 1974
By Phil Weller published
Black Sabbath were at the height of their powers in the mid '70s, but that didn’t stop Simmons from trying to scare off the competition

Rudy Sarzo on declining the chance to join Ozzy’s band — and how Randy Rhoads' persistence paid off
By Phil Weller published
The bassist was recommended for the gig by his former Quiet Riot bandmate, Randy Rhoads, whose persistence saved Sarzo from his error

Zakk Wylde says his job “wouldn’t be as much fun” without this must-have pedal in his setup
By Phil Weller published
Whether playing in Ozzy, Black Label Society, or Pantera, this pedal has been a mainstay in Wylde's gear arsenal

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
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