BLACK SABBATH 2013-- New Album / World Tour

[300%_Density]

I hope they at least get the album out this year and hopefully they can cut the shit out and Tony kicks the shit outta cancer and they tour next year.

[MetalIsArt]

Originally Posted by 300%_Density

I hope they at least get the album out this year and hopefully they can cut the shit out and Tony kicks the shit outta cancer and they tour next year.

I'm afraid it has more to do with Bill than the cancer...

[El Gordo]

Originally Posted by treghet

I haven't been following too closely, has there been an update on that? I figured the cancellations were mainly due to the whole Bill thing.

From what I can tell, they're being pretty tight-lipped about it. Just saying stuff like "he's making excellent progress" etc. Hopefully that much is true, at least.

Glad they're not touring as a reunited Black Sabbath without Bill. That would have been total bullshit.

[MetalIsArt]

I stand corrected, this is from Facebook:


Black Sabbath



TOUR UPDATE: BAND’S SOLE EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE THIS SUMMER SET FOR U.K.’S DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL. OZZY & FRIENDS TO PERFORM MAJORITY OF OTHER SCHEDULED SHOWS

BLACK SABBATH --who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour--have had to put some plans on hold due to Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show of this summer’s previously scheduled European tour. It will take place Sunday, June 10 at the U.K.’s Download Festival.

So as not to let the promoters and fans down, Ozzy Osbourne will now perform the majority of the previously scheduled BLACK SABBATH dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as OZZY & FRIENDS. These “first ever” OZZY & FRIENDS shows will feature appearances by “special guest” musicians including Official Geezer Butler (who will join Ozzy for a special BLACK SABBATH set as a show of respect and support to their friend, Tony Iommi) and longtime former OZZY band member Zakk Wylde. In addition, OZZY will be accompanied by longtime collaborator and friend Slash at select shows, with other “special guests” set to join the tour at various stops along the way (full list of dates, appearances below).

Tony Iommi continues to make excellent progress and is looking forward to getting back out on the road. Meanwhile, BLACK SABBATH continue to write and record music in the U.K. for their upcoming album. More information about these dates and BLACK SABBATH’s recording and touring plans is forthcoming.

[Nater]

Ok that makes more sense. Atleast they arn't dropping EVERY Sabbath show...just almost every Sabbath show.


If Slash is playing with him maybe they will bust out Crucify the Dead.

[treghet]

Interesting, but I imagine there are a lot of people who will be pissed off that they're now seeing "Ozzy & Friends" instead of Black Sabbath. I guess it's better than nothing.

[300%_Density]

Originally Posted by MetalIsArt

Official Geezer Butler

As opposed to the unofficial not authentic Geezer Butler?

[elturtleboy]

OZZY AND FRIENDS

[ravenheart]

So Ozzy And Friends basically means the 'No Rest For The Wicked' line-up of his solo band, with a few guests at some shows?

I'd see that.

Still, very glad I didn't bother making any crazy plans to see one of the shows. And at least the album will probably still get done, which was always the best part of this whole thing anyway.

[TonyD]

I didn't notice Zakk was in on it til you posted that, but I'm guessing it won't be for more than a third of the set.