Industry Jun 14, 2026
Tony Iommi's Secret Black Sabbath Tone Secret Lost
A moment of madness from an amp tech and Iommi's secret weapon was gone, never to be seen again
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MusicRadar
A key element of Tony Iommi's distinctive Black Sabbath sound was lost when an amp technician discarded it, believing it to be worthless. Iommi expressed disbelief at the technician's action, which resulted in the permanent loss of his tone secret.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.
Originally reported by MusicRadar.