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Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, with an inset of Shaun the Sheep.
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi was asked to write theme tune for new Shaun the Sheep film

By Stef Lach Published

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom could have had a heavy metal edge if Black Sabbath guitarist said yes

Bands & Artists
Tony Iommi performing onstage in 2016
Tony Iommi on writing metal’s greatest riff: “You never know when the magic’s going to strike”

By Dave Everley Published

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has summoned many monumental riffs – but this 1975 classic towers above everything else

Bands & Artists
Tony Iommi with guitar in a dark room
Tony Iommi keeps the Black Sabbath flame burining on From The Dark

By Neil Jeffries Published

The Riff Master General returns: Praise the loud

Albums
Black Sabbath onstage on "The End Tour"
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi says Ozzy Osbourne's passing has made him reflect on his own mortality

By Paul Brannigan Published

Losing a dear friend has made the godfather of metal think about his own future

Bands & Artists
EMNW/Tony Iommi/A Perfect Circle/Critical Fear/Pryti
Tony Iommi, A Perfect Circle and Hatebreed are in Hammer's tracks of the week

By Rich Hobson Published

Tony Iommi, A Perfect Circle and Hatebreed are among the best new metal songs in this week's round-up

Tracks & Singles
Glenn Hughes, posed, standing by plane
Nine Glenn Hughes albums you should listen to and one to avoid

By Philip Wilding Published

Buying guide Half a century of hard-rocking, blues’n’funk alchemy has earned golden-throated bassist Glenn Hughes a place at the top table of British rock - and these are his best albums

Buying guide
Tony Iommi at Windsor Castle, September 30, 2026
Tony Iommi receives MBE at Windsor Castle, releases new single Stormwatcher

By Paul Brannigan Published

"Music has been my life and I’ve been very lucky to share this journey with many amazing people and fans"

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Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne
Why Tony Iommi initially didn't want to play Black Sabbath's final show - or record a new album

By Fraser Lewry Published

Tony Iommi explains why he had some doubts about doing a final Black Sabbath victory lap

Tracks & Singles
The cover of Classic Rock 358, featuring Tony Iommi
Return of the Iron Man: Exclusive Tony Iommi interview, only in the new Classic Rock

By Siân Llewellyn Published

Also in Classic Rock 358: Roger Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Green Lung, Joey Tempest, Brian Fallon, Mastodon, Ricky Warwick, Night Ranger, Rival Sons and more

Magazines
Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath perform onstage on "The End Tour" at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater on August 17, 2016 in Wantagh, New York.
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi recalls heartbreaking final conversation with Ozzy Osbourne

By Stef Lach Published

Tony Iommi spoke with Black Sabbath bandmate Ozzy Osbourne the night before Prince of Darkness died

Bands & Artists
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