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Tony Iommi on Cancer Fight: 'I'm Not Ready to Go'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:34:29 +0000

With a new tour and album just around the corner, there are some very busy days ahead for the guys in Black Sabbath. But until then, there's time for reflection, and during a recent interview with 'Birmingham Mail,' guitarist Tony Iommi opened up about the band's new music, as well as the cancer diagnosis that nearly sidelined him just as it was all coming together.

Queen's Brian May, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Working on 'Riffs' Album

Billy Dukes — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:51:54 +0000

Few bands would turn down having Tony Iommi backing them up, and soon more bands will get the chance.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Recalls Reckless Driving Episodes With John Bonham

Chad Childers — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:25:52 +0000

As the music world reflects on late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham on the anniversary of his death, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has chimed in with anecdotes about his friend's reckless driving episodes.

Tony Iommi on Recording New Black Sabbath Tunes While Receiving Chemotherapy Treatments

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:00:30 +0000

Tony Iommi is nothing if not a trooper. The Black Sabbath guitarist has confirmed that he received chemotherapy treatments for lymphoma while recording new music. Despite the difficult diagnosis and illness, Iommi continued to do what he does best and that’s make hard rock.

Black Sabbath Cancel All But One Reunion Concert, 'Ozzy & Friends' to Fill In for Rest of Tour

Joe Robinson — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:50:10 +0000

Can’t wait for this summer’s massive Black Sabbath reunion? Looks like you’re going to have to wait even longer. Sabbath’s previously announced comeback European trek has been put on hold as Tony Iommi continues to battle lymphoma, with only one date — a June 10 appearance at the U.K.’s Download Festival — going ahead as scheduled. For the rest of the announced tour dates, singer Ozzy Osbourne will now be joined by a selection of “special guests” with a band billed as Ozzy & Friends.

Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Issues Statement on Lymphoma Diagnosis

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:41:41 +0000

Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath has issued a thankful and optimistic statement regarding his recent lymphoma diagnosis via his official website. Earlier this week the guitar legend revealed the news through a band-issued press release, prompting an outpouring of support and concern from fans and peers alike.

Tony Iommi Has Lymphoma

Jenna — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:57:34 +0000

How about some terrible news to start your week? Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with lymphoma. According to their official Facebook page: “With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at [...]

Black Sabbath & Deep Purple Born Again Again

Sloan — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:30:43 +0000

Nearly 20 years ago Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan hooked up with the remains of Black Sabbath and recorded one spectacular album called 'Born Again'. The band-mates went their separate ways, but some of us only knew it was a matter of time before the most interesting version of Black Sabbath returned. Gillan, Tony Iommi and Deep Purple key-master Jon Lord have released a new album and the proceeds are going to charity.