Get well soon, Tony Iommi!

As I’m sure all of you are aware by now Black Sabbath’s guitar legend Tony Iommi has recently be diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a type of cancer. With the recent death of Dio still fresh in Sabbath fans’ minds lovers of the riff everywhere are wishing the original “Iron Man” all the best and hoping for a speedy recovery.

This news comes hot on the heels of the band’s reunion and the announcement that they intend to record a new album and tour. A statement from page Black Sabbath’s official Facebook suggests that plans for recording are going ahead despite this terrible news:

“”With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan–the ‘IRON MAN’ of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery.

“This comes as Black Sabbath–Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums)–are writing and recording their first album in 33 years in Los Angeles (still set for release this fall) with producer Rick Rubin. They will now go to the UK to continue to work with Tony. Further information will be released as it becomes available.”

All here at Thee Big Black are hoping for a full recovery. Let’s be honest, without Tony Iommi the music that we all love just wouldn’t be the same!