Black Sabbath Cancel All Summer Dates Except Download Festival
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Black Sabbath have confirmed via their Official Website that they have cancelled all of their Summer live dates, except the UK's Download Festival, due to Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma cancer.
A statement posted on Black Sabbath's website broke the news:
"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 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 long-time former Ozzy band member Zakk Wylde. In addition, Ozzy will be accompanied by long-time collaborator and friend Slash at select shows, with other "special guests" set to join the tour at various stops along the way.
"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."
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