The Sound of Metal: How To Play “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath (BGS150)

Learn how to play “Iron Man” by Black Sabbath — one of the most iconic heavy metal songs ever written. In this Boomer Guitar Sessions lesson, we break down Tony Iommi’s legendary riffs, the famous intro bend, and the chord progressions that shaped the sound of metal.

You’ll learn:
🎸 The intro bend and how to create Iommi’s monster tone
⚙️ The main riff using power chords and a single-note variation
🎶 A riff by riff breakdown of this sonic guitar masterpiece,
🔀 How the song modulates from B minor to C# minor for the solo section

We’ll also discuss how to practice the C# minor pentatonic and C# blues scale used in the solo, and how the song’s final “freak-out” section connects to the energy of 1960s free jazz and psychedelic rock.

Whether you’re a beginner exploring classic riffs or an intermediate guitarist studying Tony Iommi’s creative use of scales and tone, this lesson will deepen your understanding of how simple ideas become immortal riffs.

Enjoy The Process!!
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