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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.

Video for Tony Iommi-Penned 'Lonely Planet' Song Released

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:16 +0000

Armenian rockers Dorians will take the Tony Iommi-penned 'Lonely Planet' to the Eurovision Song Contest in May. The song's music video -- along with videos for the other 38 entries -- has been made available to fans of the band, of Black Sabbath and the international song contest, now in its 58th year.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Pays Tribute to Alvin Lee

Jeff Giles — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:24:01 +0000

The unexpected death of Ten Years After's Alvin Lee left many of his peers offering tributes, condolences, and memories -- including Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, who recently spoke about the way Lee helped Sabbath get a leg up during its early years.

Tony Iommi-Penned Song Will Represent Armenia at 2013 Eurovision Song Contest

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:19:24 +0000

A song called 'Lonely Planet' will represent the hopes of Armenians at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest. Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi wrote the ballad, to be performed by Dorians when the annual contest begins on May 14 in Sweden.

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

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:51:54 +0000

Few bands would turn down having Tony Iommi backing them up, and soon more bands will get the chance. The Black Sabbath guitarist has a treasure trove of riffs laying around, unused, in his studio. Queen's Brian May has inspired Iommi to put them to good use.

Metallica, Tony Iommi, Rob Zombie to Recieve High Honors at 2013 Golden Gods Awards

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:01:24 +0000

Motorhead, Rush and Aerosmith are amongst the nominees in 11 just-announced categories for the fifth annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards Show, but the highest honors will go to Metallica and Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, in addition to Rob Zombie. Metallica will also play at the show's live concert on May 2 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

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.

Tony Iommi to Detail Lymphoma Battle in Paperback Release of 'Iron Man' Memoir

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:46:25 +0000

One year ago Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath released his memoir, 'Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell With Black Sabbath.' The hard cover book came just before his lymphoma diagnosis, leaving the full story untold. That will change this fall when Iommi releases the paperback version.

Tony Iommi Says 'No' to Bill Ward's Return To Black Sabbath

Dave Lifton — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:30:38 +0000

The reunion of Black Sabbath this year has taken place without original drummer Bill Ward, who is not participating due to a contract dispute. Throughout the ordeal, we have seen Ward say that he would love to play with them again, and Ozzy Osbourne state that his old friend is welcome. So, we've been asking, what's been stopping them from working out a deal?

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

Chad Childers — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:30:52 +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.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi: 'I've Had the Last Dose of Chemotherapy'

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:50 +0000

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has issued a much-desired update on his battle against lymphoma, reporting that he is done with chemotherapy and soon to move onto three weeks of radiotherapy.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Receives Replicas of His Classic Guitar From Shop in England

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:22 +0000

Hard-core Black Sabbath fans know the significance of Tony Iommi‘s retired red 1965 Gibson SG guitar — easily identifiable by its cartoon monkey sticker — to the band’s catalog and touring history.

As the reunited Sabbath moves forward with a new album and tour, Iommi will be armed with two new replicas of the trusty guitar made specifically for him by a craftsman in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England.

Tony Iommi is Writing New Music While Fighting Cancer

Billy Dukes — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:00:52 +0000

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler says Tony Iommi is inspiring the rest of the band to work harder as they rehearse new songs for their upcoming album. The guitarist has already written two songs since being diagnosed with lymphoma earlier this month.

“I must say it has given us

Black Sabbath Still Set To Rock Download Fest Despite Tony Iommi's Cancer Diagnosis

Joe Robinson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Black Sabbath will indeed go ahead and with their scheduled headlining set at this summer’s Download Festival in England, despite the recent announcement that Tony Iommi is battling lymphoma. The guitarist revealed just two weeks ago that he had been diagnosed with early stages of the cancer and is in the process of working with doctors to determine the best course of treatment.

Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Issues Statement on Lymphoma Diagnosis

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:41 +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.

Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Iommi Diagnosed with Lymphoma

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:36 +0000

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, and is currently working with doctors to determine the best possible treatment routine. WebMD defines lymphoma as “cancer of the lymphatic system, a network of lymph nodes connected by blood vessels that drain waste products and strain cancerous cells from the [...]

Tony's Tunes

Tommy B — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:08:59 +0000

The drama begins, and promises to be an interesting story. I saw this recently...
Tony Iommi spoke to Gibson.com on November 1 and confirmed he still has riffs and songs ready for a new album. But will it b

Black Together? – Black Sabbath Reunion Rumors Continue to Swirl

Tommy B — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:09:23 +0000

The Black Sabbath reunion speculation continues with guitarist Tony Iommi dropping some tantalizing hints during an interview with Metro.co.uk. When asked if Iommi will ever record with Ozzy again, the metal legend said, “You can never tell. We got back together with Ozzy in 1997 and toured so you never know what’s around the corner.” [...]

Star-Studded Eighth Season of 'That Metal Show' Begins August 20 on VH1 Classic

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:00:30 +0000

A who’s who of hard rock heroes will grace the Los Angeles set of the VH1 Classic series ‘That Metal Show,’ which begins its eighth season Aug. 20 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

The impressive guest list includes Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, ex-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and Slipknot/Stone Sour front man Corey Taylor.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Didn't Know He Played Metal

The Hawk — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:16:27 +0000

Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi recently told the BBC that he wasn’t really aware of the term “heavy metal” for years. “I mean, I always looked at what we did as heavy rock,” he said. “And when that term was first mentioned to me… Somebody said, ‘Oh, you play heavy metal.’ And I said, ‘What? [...]