Tony, Iommi talk about turning a negative into a positive. I have to mention the old saying. When life gives you lemon, you make lemonade. And boy did he ever
Man..!! This takes me back to learning the bass lines on the first Black Sabbath album… circa 1970… Great memories..! Now I’m learning the guitar parts… FIFTY TWO FREAKIN YEARS LATER..! Hahahaha..! Thanks 👍🏼❤️
If you're going to learn anything from Tony, it has to be the importance of repitition. That's what catches your ear after all. Whether it's riffs or licks, he is a master of this.
@@SuperHorsecow I like that album but no. What I love about that was to see those legends of dio and tony able to comeback with a great old school metal album and it was the best thing either had done in decades. I’m glad you dig it but it it just doesn’t have the gravity of those early albums. Just my opinion .
Jeez brother, I can't help but notice how awesome your playing and feel make it possible to understand what you are preaching. All of your bends, etc. are so full of soul. I can't help but think of someone like Freddie King for example. Very cool. Thank you for your vid.
One of the greatest guitarist out there. So much to learn from him still picking up things from him after all these years. I really like his acoustic parts, End of Symptom of the Universal, Fluff, Middle of Wicked WOrld, Orchid, solitude, etc... etc....
oh hell yes. This dude is one of my favorite players. I'll be checking this out in depth tomorrow. I have a gig with both of my bands tomorrow I have to get to sleep now. Cheers 🥂 mate
Yes. The story goes that they would practice in a movie theater and seen the movie title up on the sign and one member said hey people pay to see these types of movies. Let's change our name and make this type of dark scary music to match these movies. Not an exact quote but the meaning is the same.
What a fantastic video. Normally when people talk about Tony Iommi they just talk about the riffs - which are obviously great - but I have always though, like you, that there is much more to him. He is really underrated as a songwriter, arranger, producer and lead guitarist, and it is great to see someone taking the time to start unpicking his lead style. Thanks!
Thank you David for this insight into Tony`s technique. I have been a fan of his and Black Sabbath since I first heard their first album back in the 70s. I am now in my mid sixty`s and still learning guitar. Keep it going.
My favorite guitar player. Last time I seen him was outdoors on Chicagos lakefront with the Mob Rules lineup. 4th row right in front of Iommi. 5 stacks all fired up! Guitar heaven…or hell.
How can you not have the Godfather of Metal featured on Metal month saw the first reunion tour in the 90,s talk about an Erie feeling when the show started needless to say it was a fantastic show Tony is a true living legend 👏 👍🤘
Brilliant lesson and insight as ever, David. I’d love to hear your thoughts on Zal Cleminson from the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Not often talked about, but a truly magnificent player. Searing tone, biting lead work and some spectacular wide vibrato.
It's amazing how Tony's unique style of playing is directly due to the injury to his fingers. He had to relearn playing chords primarily using his first and fourth fingers, and to fill the sound with volume. If he had not injured his fingers, his style of playing would have been totally different.
I came across Black Sabbath when I was eight years old in 1972, the intro to War Pigs scared me, not sure why but it did. To me the siren reminded me of a tornado warning siren, I got stuck in one in 1969. Anyway, I really was hugely influenced by the first five albums. I also like Technical Ecstasy and Never Say Die. I loved Tony's use of alternate tunings, I think my favorite Sabbath song is Spiral Architect, you've got it all in that song.
Sabbath and Priest A and B. 1979 in my father's car on 8 track tape I Am Iron Man came on and my life changed at 8 years old. I I was hooked then in 1986 Ride The Lightning was presented to me on Cassette Tape. Life changed again! Then in 1992 Souls Of Black by Testament was played on KNAC on FM radio in Oc California and my life changed again, and I am still looking for the next change.
That list of influences, I can literally hear the Clapton and Page in at least the first three Sabbath albums. There are so many Zeppelin moments in those songs. I mean it helps that Sabbath had Geezer, the fancy walking bass guy, like JPJ, and Bill, the crazy jazz drummer, like Bonham.
Interestingly Wicked World wasn’t on the UK release of the first album, so I didn’t get to hear it till CDs happened. So I don’t really mentally include it in the real Black Sabbath canon which ended with the rather patchy Never Say Die (imo)😊
Loved the lesson … some of Tony’s best playing is on Heaven and Hell & The Mob Rules … I think Geezer wrote most of the lyrics for BS or at least that’s what I’ve read over the years … 😎
Hey Dave since it’s October and Metal month how about breaking down some of Marty Friedman’s exotic clean licks he would bust out in Megadeth, not necessarily note for note but kinda what he was thinking or similar scaler sounds, because I don’t think Mary stuck to scales and modes but I’ve always loved his interesting note selections and tasty little clean flamenco/eastern blend stuff. At least that’s what it sounds like to me a flamenco guitarist from India lol .
Hey! I have featured Marty a few times on the channel and created this special lesson centering around his exotic scales last year for Metal Month. Marty himself actually commented/shared this lesson on his official FB page last year - it was cool and I was sooOoo honored! Check it out and thank you! : ) th-cam.com/video/x5jZiTwtOPI/w-d-xo.html
@@LateNightLessons yep I remember that now and you’re right it was awesome and even cooler that Marty commented . Thanks for the content and keep up the awesome work. You are one of the best teachers on you tube I love your lessons it’s like hanging out with your buddy and he’s showing you some new stuff he’s been working on. I love October my twins were born in October and I love that it’s the official unofficially metal month . The band I always think about this time of year were influenced by sabbath and tuned down , but I never hear anyone talk about them much about them, maybe because they weren’t really technical players but they new how to build atmosphere and set a mood but Type O Negative, Peter Steele is an underrated genius to me incredible songwriter and lyricist. I have SAD and TON is the soundtrack to fall for me at least. Of course they would be canceled in a second today. I imagine I Like Goils would be considered more controversial than Christian Woman would be today. No body sounds like Type O really either besides The 69Eyes (another good Halloween band)
Paranoid released the day of Hendix's death. An end to one era & a start toward a new. I often wonder how Jimi's playing & songwriting would have been inspired by the British prog & metal albums in the 70s.
I keep meaning to ask, how low is your action? Sounds super slick never seems to choke out. Great insight here, how to take relatively simple ideas and generate a wide pallette!
While this is an excellent video, I believe there may be a slight inaccuracy. Tony Iommi has stated in numerous interviews that his primary influence for Black Sabbath’s heavy rock sound was Jimi Hendrix. As far as I know, he has never mentioned Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page as a major influence in that context
I played the riff wrong on that first one but it sounded ok, instead of starting on that 4 on that A power chord second riff part I added the flat 7 and started on the 5th but yea liked it.
Every listen to the Japanese metal band ningen isu? Plenty of guys get the iommi riff style down, but the lead guitarist of Ningen really is the only one I can think of that nails the iommi lead style.
I love the Headless Cross era
I hope John Christ from Danzig can be featured on the channel. One of the most underrated players in metal history.
I actually prefer Johns brother Cheezits H.
Agreed!
Tony, Iommi talk about turning a negative into a positive. I have to mention the old saying. When life gives you lemon, you make lemonade. And boy did he ever
Man..!! This takes me back to learning the bass lines on the first Black Sabbath album… circa 1970… Great memories..!
Now I’m learning the guitar parts… FIFTY TWO FREAKIN YEARS LATER..! Hahahaha..!
Thanks 👍🏼❤️
Feels like you read my mind... Love Iommi forever. ❤
If you're going to learn anything from Tony, it has to be the importance of repitition. That's what catches your ear after all. Whether it's riffs or licks, he is a master of this.
Those 4 albums are classics indeed. I personally see Sabotage also as part of their 70 golden era. Great video.
Dehumanizer is their best album in my opinion. Crushing riffs, great lyrics, great singing, ripping leads.
@@SuperHorsecow I like that album but no. What I love about that was to see those legends of dio and tony able to comeback with a great old school metal album and it was the best thing either had done in decades. I’m glad you dig it but it it just doesn’t have the gravity of those early albums. Just my opinion .
Six albums. First six are epic.
I enjoyed this lesson a lot, Dave. If you will, please do Dimebag Darrell next. Thanks very much.
Jeez brother, I can't help but notice how awesome your playing and feel make it possible to understand what you are preaching. All of your bends, etc. are so full of soul. I can't help but think of someone like Freddie King for example. Very cool. Thank you for your vid.
One of the greatest guitarist out there. So much to learn from him still picking up things from him after all these years. I really like his acoustic parts, End of Symptom of the Universal, Fluff, Middle of Wicked WOrld, Orchid, solitude, etc... etc....
The trilling down the scale thing is a very big part of the leads for the Voodoo solo thing off of Mob Rules.
You mean Geezer's lyrics...
Great lesson Metal month definitely needed the metal master. Thx Dave 🎸🤘🎸
Gotta love power chords makes the modes and scales easy.
oh hell yes. This dude is one of my favorite players. I'll be checking this out in depth tomorrow. I have a gig with both of my bands tomorrow I have to get to sleep now. Cheers 🥂 mate
Thanks!! Tony Iommi was a huge inspiration and influence on my playing!
Didn't they get the name from the Boris Karloff movie??
I seem to remember that.....
Yes. The story goes that they would practice in a movie theater and seen the movie title up on the sign and one member said hey people pay to see these types of movies. Let's change our name and make this type of dark scary music to match these movies. Not an exact quote but the meaning is the same.
Thanks David iommi is one unique player !!!!! U hear a lot of guys playing bits but rarely does anyone sound similar
🤟🤟✝️✝️✝️✝️🤟🤟
those first four albums remain on the pinnacle of rock. Still love it to this day!
The NIB solo was one the first I figured out. By ear from a record player. A great education.
Mine was The Warning. By ear from a record player too!
What a fantastic video. Normally when people talk about Tony Iommi they just talk about the riffs - which are obviously great - but I have always though, like you, that there is much more to him. He is really underrated as a songwriter, arranger, producer and lead guitarist, and it is great to see someone taking the time to start unpicking his lead style. Thanks!
Another superb lesson. The feel you put into your playing is soooo important to make the music sound right
Cool video! As a beginner-intermediate "hobby guitarist" just learning my first Iommy solos I really dig this; also those early albums are soooo good
thank you David, I really like your lessons, from France
Thank you David for this insight into Tony`s technique. I have been a fan of his and Black Sabbath since I first heard their first album back in the 70s. I am now in my mid sixty`s and still learning guitar. Keep it going.
Great video. I've been hooked on Sabbath tunes lately. Iommi's riffs are so intetesting and fun to play.
I had no idea about his finger tips. I can not imagine playing like that on your fret hand. Good lord!
Excellent Video! Iommi is truly one of a kind. Cheers.
Your channel has the most interesting choices for topics/ artists on TH-cam. Never know what you're going to tackle next, but it's always awesome!
Totally well explained and awe inspiring.
My favorite guitar player. Last time I seen him was outdoors on Chicagos lakefront with the Mob Rules lineup. 4th row right in front of Iommi. 5 stacks all fired up!
Guitar heaven…or hell.
Man... that was over due! good stuff!
love Tommy Iommi..great job.
The thrills, rundowns and repeatative notes make Tony so unique in his own way.
Excellent stuff David. Videos like this really make me want to grab an album, grab a guitar and try to work stuff out for myself...
Brilliant, as usual, and great to show the work of this great player, but, oh what was I going to say...? Oh yeah, BRIAN TATLER!!!!
Excellent lesson!!!
There's a little irony in how interested we are in left-handed guitarist's right hand.
Great stuff!! This is essential info, especially showing how to be more creative within the “box” like the bend and trill licks😀🎸
Love your playing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Thanks for this great video ! Tony is a true legend.
Perfect October Lesson!!!! Thanks, David! Tony rules! And of course, so does the rest of the band! EDIT: This Lesson is a GOLDMINE!!!
Awesome job my brother
Thanks for this!
Wicked world! What a great album and great show thank you
Nice work. Will you make one on the Dio, Martin, Gillian or Hughes era?
His solos during these eras really were some of his best.
How can you not have the Godfather of Metal featured on Metal month saw the first reunion tour in the 90,s talk about an Erie feeling when the show started needless to say it was a fantastic show Tony is a true living legend 👏 👍🤘
Thanks so much. Really enjoyed this.
This is amazing. Thank you!
Brilliant lesson and insight as ever, David. I’d love to hear your thoughts on Zal Cleminson from the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Not often talked about, but a truly magnificent player. Searing tone, biting lead work and some spectacular wide vibrato.
Thank you for mentioning SAHB!
It's amazing how Tony's unique style of playing is directly due to the injury to his fingers. He had to relearn playing chords primarily using his first and fourth fingers, and to fill the sound with volume. If he had not injured his fingers, his style of playing would have been totally different.
Wicked world,first song they ever recorded and tony used a strat.
Easily my favorite of your guitars! So awesome 🤘
Very informative. Thank you.
Great job!!!
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is a mighty riff too
Great Lesson Mr. Brewster!!
Great work as usual! Thank you
Geezer Butler's lyrics.... Great lesson.
There is only one riff master, and Tony is it, just ask anybody : ) You have outdone yourself again sir. Thanks!
I wonder why people dont talk much about Iommi and his dual solo technique he did alot in the past
Nice tone on the Tone tones!
I hope you could feature Huw Lloyd Langton who played for Hawkwind. That would be great 😊
Yessss
Nice Brew.....been jamming Ala Iommi here at home lately with my p90 SG.......trying to shape some nasty tones....
Black Sabbath changed music forever
I came across Black Sabbath when I was eight years old in 1972, the intro to War Pigs scared me, not sure why but it did. To me the siren reminded me of a tornado warning siren, I got stuck in one in 1969. Anyway, I really was hugely influenced by the first five albums. I also like Technical Ecstasy and Never Say Die. I loved Tony's use of alternate tunings, I think my favorite Sabbath song is Spiral Architect, you've got it all in that song.
Awesome
Great lesson, Tony is such a legend, like the move into metal. How about a jam band lesson, Jerry Garcia or Trey?
Tony Iommi is the first metal guitarist!
Thanks
Mr. Anthony "Riff Master" Frank Iommi 🎸⚡🔥
Aargh! I really wanted to hit the 666 like button, but I couldn't resist! This is my currently fav guitar channel!!!
Sabbath and Priest A and B. 1979 in my father's car on 8 track tape I Am Iron Man came on and my life changed at 8 years old. I I was hooked then in 1986 Ride The Lightning was presented to me on Cassette Tape. Life changed again! Then in 1992 Souls Of Black by Testament was played on KNAC on FM radio in Oc California and my life changed again, and I am still looking for the next change.
That list of influences, I can literally hear the Clapton and Page in at least the first three Sabbath albums. There are so many Zeppelin moments in those songs. I mean it helps that Sabbath had Geezer, the fancy walking bass guy, like JPJ, and Bill, the crazy jazz drummer, like Bonham.
Interestingly Wicked World wasn’t on the UK release of the first album, so I didn’t get to hear it till CDs happened. So I don’t really mentally include it in the real Black Sabbath canon which ended with the rather patchy Never Say Die (imo)😊
Wicked Wooooorld!
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!
Black Sabbath was name after the 1963 movie with Boris Karloff so said
Yes! And directed by the brilliant Italian director Mario Bava.
Loved the lesson … some of Tony’s best playing is on Heaven and Hell & The Mob Rules … I think Geezer wrote most of the lyrics for BS or at least that’s what I’ve read over the years … 😎
Lonely Is The Word.
Hey Dave since it’s October and Metal month how about breaking down some of Marty Friedman’s exotic clean licks he would bust out in Megadeth, not necessarily note for note but kinda what he was thinking or similar scaler sounds, because I don’t think Mary stuck to scales and modes but I’ve always loved his interesting note selections and tasty little clean flamenco/eastern blend stuff. At least that’s what it sounds like to me a flamenco guitarist from India lol .
Hey! I have featured Marty a few times on the channel and created this special lesson centering around his exotic scales last year for Metal Month.
Marty himself actually commented/shared this lesson on his official FB page last year - it was cool and I was sooOoo honored! Check it out and thank you!
: )
th-cam.com/video/x5jZiTwtOPI/w-d-xo.html
@@LateNightLessons yep I remember that now and you’re right it was awesome and even cooler that Marty commented . Thanks for the content and keep up the awesome work. You are one of the best teachers on you tube I love your lessons it’s like hanging out with your buddy and he’s showing you some new stuff he’s been working on.
I love October my twins were born in October and I love that it’s the official unofficially metal month . The band I always think about this time of year were influenced by sabbath and tuned down , but I never hear anyone talk about them much about them, maybe because they weren’t really technical players but they new how to build atmosphere and set a mood but Type O Negative, Peter Steele is an underrated genius to me incredible songwriter and lyricist. I have SAD and TON is the soundtrack to fall for me at least. Of course they would be canceled in a second today. I imagine I Like Goils would be considered more controversial than Christian Woman would be today. No body sounds like Type O really either besides The 69Eyes (another good Halloween band)
Nice "Wicked World" there
Thank for covering Godfather Tony! Great video. Listen to Shockwave(s) of Never Say Die. Crushing riffage!!!
FYI - most of the lyrics were from Geezer, not Ozzy...
Iron Man by Tony Iommi is another great book I would recommend.
Paranoid released the day of Hendix's death. An end to one era & a start toward a new. I often wonder how Jimi's playing & songwriting would have been inspired by the British prog & metal albums in the 70s.
Great lesson, learned a lot from that. You should do Horslips sometime. Try the albums Book of Invasions and Aliens.
i love late night lessons dude
I keep meaning to ask, how low is your action? Sounds super slick never seems to choke out.
Great insight here, how to take relatively simple ideas and generate a wide pallette!
The song at the beginning is Wicked World
While this is an excellent video, I believe there may be a slight inaccuracy. Tony Iommi has stated in numerous interviews that his primary influence for Black Sabbath’s heavy rock sound was Jimi Hendrix. As far as I know, he has never mentioned Eric Clapton or Jimmy Page as a major influence in that context
Iommi best solo work is on Die Young
From the source 🤟🏻
I played the riff wrong on that first one but it sounded ok, instead of starting on that 4 on that A power chord second riff part I added the flat 7 and started on the 5th but yea liked it.
Hi. Whats the brand and model of your pickups? Thanks
Prosthetic tips! That's the secret 😜
Iommi was pure blues the first sabbath album
My first metal influence @ 10years old thanks to my 14 yo cousin
I’d love to see something on Wisbone Ash and/or Uriah HEEP.
Every listen to the Japanese metal band ningen isu? Plenty of guys get the iommi riff style down, but the lead guitarist of Ningen really is the only one I can think of that nails the iommi lead style.