While a former Van Halen recording engineer has recently revealed why Eddie Van Halen shunned double-tracking his parts, Randy Rhoads’ sister has detailed the late virtuoso’s oddball recording tactics ...

Forty years after Rhoads’s death, small rock venues across the nation still host tribute shows honoring him. This new documentary explains why. By Glenn Kenny When you purchase a ticket for an ...

Rudy Sarzo is one of the most respected bassists in all rock and heavy metal. He’s also of the kindest, and busiest, players in the biz. As bassist with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne, Sarzo worked — ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music and the business of music. Ozzy Osbourne recently celebrated the fortieth anniversary of his seminal solo ...

Randy Rhoads is known for pioneering and perfecting the traditional '80s metal guitar style. Fast riffs, big hooks and wild solos are all staples of the Rhoads brand of heavy metal. Virtually unknown ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame doesn’t have the greatest track record when it comes to heavy metal. Bands like Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Motorhead have yet to be inducted. However, ...

Ozzy Osbourne has offered $25,000 as a reward for the return of stolen instruments previously owned by his late guitarist Randy Rhoads. “As many of you have heard, the Musonia School of Music in N.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is better known for power chords and pop punk anthems than he is for shredding, but that doesn’t mean he can’t bust out the occasional guitar solo. He's done just that ...

Late guitar virtuoso and Ozzy Osbourne collaborator Randy Rhoads received the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Musical Excellence Award during the 2021 induction ceremony. Rage Against the Machine guitarist ...