Tony Iommi

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi opens up about his cancer battle in a candid new interview.

Black Sabbath played their final scheduled show of 2014, which was rumored to be their last ever gig, but Tony Iommi has vowed the band will tour again.

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.

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.

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 st

The Rock Report is sponsored by Joel at Devil Dog Bail Bonds, "The Dog That Never Sleeps", 542-8456. Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma. The 63-year-old Black Sabbath founder and guitarist is working with his doctors to establish the best treatment, and his spokeswoman says he "remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery... Re

Gee. Thanks, Tony.   After word spread yesterday that the original line-up from one of the greatest bands in the history of history would be reuniting for a new album and tour, Tony Iommi doesn't so much deny it as he does chastise the reporter who broke the story...