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Tony Iommi reflects on replacing Ozzy with Ronnie James Dio in Black Sabbath: "It was a bit of a challenge, but we enjoyed it"
By Liz Scarlett published
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi details the differences between working with Ozzy and his replacement, Ronnie James Dio

Dio, Pantera, Iron Maiden and more are getting FUNKO Pop! figures, and they're all going straight into our shopping baskets
By Liz Scarlett published
A new line has been announced as part of Funko's 2022 Popapalooza, including figures of Dio, Pantera, Iron Maiden's Eddie and Dee Snider

Dio: Dreamers Never Die is the documentary Ronnie James Dio deserves
By Joe Daly published
Review: Illuminating, funny and occasionally brutally honest, Dio: Dreamers Never Die is an insightful portrait of one of metal’s most beloved figures

2016: A year in metal
By Metal Hammer last updated
As the world freaked out over celebrity deaths and political fallouts, metal faced its own controversies and surprising stories. And Hammer turned 30! Raise a glass to a crazy 12 months...

Last In Line name Jimmy Bain replacement
By Martin Kielty last updated
Last In Line have recruited ex Ozzy Osbourne bassist Phil Soussan to replace the late Jimmy Bain for a handful of shows

The 20 greatest American metal bands ever
By Metal Hammer last updated
We count down the 20 greatest US metal bands of them all – as voted by you

Rob Halford reveals the cheeky prank Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler played on him when he fronted Black Sabbath
By Merlin Alderslade last updated
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford famously fronted Black Sabbath for two shows in November 1992

11 Of The Greatest Isolated Vocals You’ll Ever Hear
By Chris Chantler last updated
Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant, Bruce Dickinson and more in all their naked glory
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