Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Diagnosed With Cancer

[LongHairBri]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has cancer.

 

The band released a statement Monday saying the 63-year-old has been diagnosed with lymphoma and is working with doctors on treatment.

 

The news comes two months after the pioneering heavy metal quartet's original lineup announced it was working on its first album in 33 years with producer Rick Rubin in Los Angeles. The album remains set for a fall release and the rest of the group — vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — will go to England to continue working with Iommi.

 

There was no word about Sabbath's plans for its live dates.

 

His bandmates asked fans "to send positive vibes" to Iommi.

[MightyMightyMezz]

I would send him something really positive if I could. Don't want to lose another Sabbath member to conventional treatment.

 

 

[Kingdiamond]

I remember stealing my oldest brothers copy of the first black sabbath album in 1971 and ive been a huge fan since was also lucky enough to meet the original lineup on the 1996 reunion tour at the now defunct harmony house records in taylor standing toe to toe with my idols Iomni Ward Butler and Ozzy had me almost crapping and peeing my pants lol.

 

 

 

 

Stay strong Tony!!!

[Pain]

One of my all time favorite Bands. still have several Lp's in my sons garage.

[rockinlespaul]

The reason I play guitar!

 

Positive vibes to you Tony!

[MR GREENTHUMB]

THE ALL TIME RIFF MASTER STAY STRONG TONY YOU INSPIRED SO MANY.