Latest about Tony Iommi
Ian Anderson tells why he clashed with Mick Abrahams and reveals what it takes to become Jethro Tull’s guitar player
“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
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
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"
Tony Iommi reveals how Black Sabbath fought power to get its signature heavy guitar tone on record
The band’s legendary debut album, released 55 years ago, defined the sound of heavy metal for decades to come
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
“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 to write "something dramatic and big"
Black Sabbath will reunite for one final show, with all-star support acts
Dubbed Back to the Beginning, the all-star event will take place on July 5 at Villa Park, Birmingham
Tony Iommi on his last-minute gig as Jethro Tull's new guitar player
He may have only played two shows with the band, but the experience helped him push Black Sabbath to new heights
