The 13-year-old - who was only 12 when the audition was filmed - will spend a day with Iommi before a live performance at London's 100 Club, where the Rock Heat winner will be crowned.

Proud dad Andy says: "Alfie was up against some really talented technical guitarists but I think the thing that makes him stand out is his charisma and communication with the audience. He just believes he will get them onside - and he does.

"He is dyslexic and art and music is what he really loves. His goal is certainly to become a progressively better musician and to play in bigger and better places with his band Skinny Lizard.