“The sound quality is incredible; it can be quite hard to tell the difference between the Kemper and a real amp”: Tony Iommi has been experimenting with digital amp modelers – and he’s used one to record new material

The guitar world has changed dramatically since Tony Iommi first picked up the electric guitar.

Perhaps one of the most impactful changes is the rising popularity of amp modelers, and now the Godfather of heavy metal – who has cranked Laney tube amps for the majority of his near-60-year career – has offered his thoughts on such technological advancements.

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