Gibson Guitars has a new documentary on Tony Iommi. Watch it here.

January 10, 2026 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1508 Views

Tony Iommi is rightly considered to be the godfather of heavy metal. Thanks to his work with Black Sabbath, metal took root and is now one of the biggest rock subcultures in the universe.

Gibson Guitars (through its Gibson Films group) has just releasedTony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal, Volume One. It’s a must-watch. The number of guitarists and fellow rockers who show up is amazing. (Via Rick J)

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