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Tony Iommi Explains Why Black Sabbath Ended Negotiations With Bill Ward

Chad Childers — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:10:55 +0000

Black Sabbath are getting ready for their new '13' album, a disc that is noticeably missing original drummer Bill Ward. The drummer held out of the band's reunion, citing a contract dispute, and while there was hope that something could be worked out, ultimately guitarist Tony Iommi says the band had to move on.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Discusses Lymphoma Battle + Drive to Record New Music

Chad Childers — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:53:40 +0000

While bands may have a few bumps while making new records, it's nothing like what Black Sabbath dealt with while putting together the '13' album. Just as the metal legends were getting back together to work on new music, it was revealed that guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with cancerous lymphoma and needed to undergo treatment.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Thankful for Ozzy Osbourne's Support During Lymphoma Treatment

Chad Childers — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:21:18 +0000

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has a lot to be thankful for as he continues his recovery from lymphoma cancer and he says the support of his bandmates, in particular Ozzy Osbourne, has been so welcome.

Tony Iommi + Brian May Contemplate Releasing Guitar Pieces to Fans for Recordings

Chad Childers — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:35:26 +0000

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi and Queen's Brian May are no strangers to collaboration, but their next project could potentially find them musically teaming with fans. According to the Birmingham Mail, the veteran rockers are discussing the idea of taking recorded pieces of Iommi's music and then turning it over to fans for their own recordings.

Ozzy Osbourne Offers Update on Black Sabbath Bandmate Tony Iommi's Health

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:22:55 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are getting ready for their return to the road in New Zealand and Australia this spring, followed by an expected North American trek in the summer. The band is making their first extended tour run since guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy last year, and Osbourne says his Sabbath bandmate is doing quite well.

Video for Tony Iommi's 2013 Eurovision Contribution 'Lonely Planet' Debuts

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:40:30 +0000

The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the biggest honors of its kind, with the European Broadcasting Community countries annually battling it out to determine which country has composed the most popular song. This year Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi decided to back Armenia by lending his skills to writing and producing a song.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Has Song Selected for Eurovision Contest

Chad Bowar — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:54:09 +0000

Eurovision is a long-running song contest dating back to the 1950s in which each participating country selects a song for the annual competition. This year’s entry from Armenia just so happens to be co-written by Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi. The prestigious competition has helped launch the careers of musicians including ABBA and Celine Dion, and a [...]

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi + Queen's Brian May Plan to Collaborate on Guitar Riffs Album

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:58:57 +0000

Two masters of the guitar are apparently making plans to create a “riffs” album. Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi and Queen’s Brian May are expected to begin this riffs record soon, which will allow fans to build their own songs using the recordings. What if you had the men who wrote ‘Iron Man’ or ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ [...]

Black Sabbath Finish Recording Album, Plot Tour + Offer Tony Iommi Health Update

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:59:14 +0000

It's official! Black Sabbath have completed recording their upcoming album, '13.' Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler announced the exciting news to Eddie Trunk in a video interview (seen below) at the NAMM convention, in addition to offering an update on guitarist Tony Iommi's current battle with cancer.

2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards To Honor Metallica, Rob Zombie + Tony Iommi

Chad Childers — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:28:14 +0000

The fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show looks to be the event's biggest ceremony to date, as Metallica, Rob Zombie and Tony Iommi will be among the honorees. This year's Revolver Golden Gods takes place May 2 at Los Angeles' Club Nokia and also features a headlining performance by Metallica.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Thankful and 'Looking Forward to Next Year'

Chad Childers — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:34:48 +0000

The end of the year offers the perfect time to reflect on where you're at in life, and you'd have to think that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has a brighter outlook on things now than he did earlier in 2012. The guitarist confirms as much in a newly posted year-end update.

Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne: If Tony Iommi Dies, I'm Gonna Kill Him!

Jeff Giles — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:56:04 +0000

While fan outcry grows over the recent rift between Bill Ward and the rest of his bandmates in the newly reunited Black Sabbath, guitarist Tony Iommi continues his battle against cancer — and he can count on vocal support (in more ways than one) from Ozzy Osbourne.

Ailing Tony Iommi Still Writing New Black Sabbath Songs, Says Geezer Butler

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:51:07 +0000

Normally, a cancer diagnosis can sideline a person from work, play or otherwise. In the case of Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, the riff master is as productive as ever in the wake of the devastating news that he is battling lymphoma.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi 'Overwhelmed' by Support After Lymphoma Diagnosis

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:26:51 +0000

The metal community was rocked earlier this week by the revelation that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was suffering from lymphoma. His diagnosis came right in the middle of Black Sabbath’s comeback trail, which includes a new album and touring. A flood of support from fans and fellow musicians followed the announcement of his illness. Now, the legendary axeman has issued his first personal statement on the matter.

Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath Has Lymphoma

Clay Miller — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:39:16 +0000

Tony Iommi, one of the original members of Black Sabbath and a metal pioneer has been diagnosed with Lymphoma. Iommi who is 68 has recently met with doctors to discuss his situation and the best course of action to treat this illness. He remains very upbeat and is determined to beat the cancer according to [...]

Report: Black Sabbath Nixed Coachella Gig After Tony Iommi's Cancer Diagnosis

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:29:23 +0000

Music fans going to this year’s Coachella Festival were blessed yesterday with the news of Refused and At the Drive-In reuniting and claiming a spot in the lineup, but today we’ve all been given a punch to the gut. According to Billboard, Black Sabbath were scheduled as one of the headliners for 2012′s Coachella, but have pulled out due to Tony Iommi‘s recent lymphoma diagnosis.

Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Diagnosed With Lymphoma

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:30:48 +0000

Tough news to report, as Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with lymphoma, which is a cancer that forms in the lymph nodes. The good news is that it’s been caught in the early stages and the guitar deity is currently in discussions with his doctors to determine the best course of treatment to fight the disease.

Will Black Sabbath Really Reunite? Tony Iommi Speaks Out

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:56:31 +0000

Word of the original Black Sabbath lineup reuniting for an album and tour spread quickly Tuesday, and a clarification from guitarist Tony Iommi about the context of his words — and when he said them — came almost as fast that same day.