We have some good news for all of you air-guitar maniacs and axe-wielding metalheads out there - Queen legend Brian May will apparently be putting together a ‘riff album’ alongside Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi!
The pair of guitarists are known for creating some of rock’s most recognisable riffs, and album featuring some created by the both of them can only result in a CD full of face-melting melodies and impossibly awesome sequences. And according to an interview with Kerrang!, it seems such an album is on the way.
Sabbath’s Iommi asked May: “When are we going to get to work on that album of riffs together? You know what I'm talking about...”
As readers hearts begin to race, May replied: “Yes, I do know what he's talking about and I'm very, very keen. The record he's talking about was supposed to be a secret but I guess he's blown it now!”
May goes on to explain that the idea for the album came when he visited Iommi’s studio, and stumbled upon a goldmine of material that had been left unused.
May says: “I thought it would be great to make a compilation out of them. The idea was to put all these riffs out in some form so that people could build their own songs from them. You could make your own music with Tony Iommi on guitar!”
Nothing else about the potential album is known as of yet, so a release date - if it even sees a release - is currently unknown. However, if you’re a fan of either of the stars, you’re in luck - Tony Iommi and Black Sabbath are gearing up for the release of their brand new album ‘13’, while Brian May has announced a UK tour alongside Kerry Ellis. Check the dates and links below to find Brian May tickets through Stereoboard!
Tue June 18th 2013 - Pavilion, Bournemouth
Wed June 19th 2013 - Anvil, Basingstoke
Fri June 21st 2013 - Derngate, Northampton
Sun June 23rd 2013 - Philharmonic, Liverpool
Mon June 24th 2013 - Town Hall, Birmingham
Tue June 25th 2013 - Lowry, Salford
Wed June 26th 2013 - Sage, Gateshead
Fri June 28th 2013 - Malvern Theatre, Worcester
Sat June 29th 2013 - Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Sun June 30th 2013 - Olympia, Dublin
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