Industry Jun 16, 2026
Tony Iommi Recounts Loss of "Secret Weapon" for Black Sabbath Tone
A moment of madness from an amp tech and Iommi's secret weapon was gone, never to be seen again
Originally published by
MusicRadar
Tony Iommi shared an anecdote about the loss of a crucial element in achieving his signature Black Sabbath sound. An amp technician discarded what Iommi considered his "secret weapon," much to the guitarist's disbelief. Originally reported by MusicRadar.