June 8, 2012 I'm a Marshall guy myself but Tony Iommi's guitar tone is about as sick as it gets so I couldn't help but take a couple of minutes to check out his new TI100 signature amp from Laney and if you're guitar or Sabbath geek you should too.
The metal community was rocked earlier this week by the revelation that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was suffering from lymphoma. His diagnosis came right in the middle of Black Sabbath’s comeback trail, which includes a new album and touring. A flood of support from fans and fellow musicians followed the announcement of his illness. Now, the legendary axeman has issued his first personal statement on the matter.
August 11, 2011 If you're gonna play guitar in a metal band, you've got to know your Sabbath. Tony Iommi is a god of riff writing and to this day very few have come close to his ability to write heavy, memorable riffs.
August 6, 2011 Another week and another edition of The Oath means it's time for my metal pick of the week. I'm slowing things down a little this time around with a band new to me, The Gates of Slumber and their new album, The Wretch.
July 6, 2011 Yes, I'm a guitar geek and I love watching good guitarists show off their chops.
January 25, 2011 Man I hope it happens. Ozzy says he and the other original members of Black Sabbath (that would be guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward for you noobs) are talking about doing a reunion complete with a new album. As much as I want to see them live again...I want a new album. I really dug the two studio tracks "Psycho Man" and "Selling My S
