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Black Sabbath - Neon Knights - Guitar Solo Tab

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Heaven and Hell (Deluxe Edition)
1980 3:52
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Black Sabbath Heavy Metal 1980 E minor
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About Neon Knights

"Neon Knights" is a heavy metal track by Black Sabbath, released in 1980 as the opening song on Heaven and Hell. It marked the debut of vocalist Ronnie James Dio with the band, signaling a new era in their sound. For electric guitarists, the song offers a strong introduction to Tony Iommi's riff-driven style, combining driving rhythm work with melodic lead guitar passages rooted in classic heavy metal technique.

  • "Neon Knights" was the first Black Sabbath single recorded with Ronnie James Dio replacing original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne.
  • Tony Iommi's guitar work on the track blends fast, rhythmic riffing with melodic lead lines — a useful study in heavy metal phrasing.
  • The song appears on Heaven and Hell, released in 1980, which is widely regarded as one of Black Sabbath's strongest albums.

How to Play Neon Knights

The song moves through: Intro & full speed, 50% speed, bars 25-36.

Tuning: Eb Standard · Key: E minor · Tempo: 128 BPM

It is played in Eb standard, a half step down, so tune down before you start or every position and bend will sit a half step sharp against the recording.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 128 BPM to build it up to tempo.

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