by Zach Shaw | Jan 20, 2012 | Updates
We’re still not entirely sure what will happen to Black Sabbath’s touring plans since Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma, though word has it that at least Download Fest is still on. And while both the band and Iommi reassured fans that the four original members...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 18, 2012 | Updates
Understandably so, the metal community has been concerned for guitarist Tony Iommi since it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with lymphoma. While the top priority is for Iommi to make a full recovery, there has been a little uncertainty over Black Sabbath’s...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 13, 2012 | Updates
It’s been less than a week since it was revealed that Tony Iommi had been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, and the metal world is still shocked. And after staying quite for the most part, the Black Sabbath guitarist has spoken out for the first time since...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 10, 2012 | Rumors and Gossip
Despite the announcement that the newly-reunited Refused and At The Drive-In were confirmed for this year’s lineup, Coachella’s lineup lacks straight-ahead metal acts like they’ve had in years past. But according to Billboard, the music and arts festival...
by Zach Shaw | Jan 9, 2012 | Sad News
The original lineup of Black Sabbath ended 2011 by announcing some big plans for the New Year. However, it would appear that Iommi is kicking off 2012 on a sad note. According to a new posting on Black Sabbath’s Facebook page, the guitarist has been diagnosed with the...