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Legendary BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has just released his memoir, "Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven And Hell With Black Sabbath", in hardback via Perseus Books/DeCapo Press. The book is filled with funny and fascinating stories from throughout the rocker's career, but how did he remember all of them? Tony said it was easy.
"Well, I have trouble remembering last month," Iommi told VH1 Radio Network's Dave Basner. "I have trouble remembering last week, but past stuff I can remember. And funny enough, Ozzy [Osbourne, BLACK SABBATH singer] is the same, and we talk about stuff from 30 years ago and we can remember it as clear as a bell but we try to talk about stuff that happened last week — no idea. Even yesterday (laughs)."
When asked about Ozzy's statement from a few months ago where the singer revealed that he didn't think all four original members of BLACK SABBATH could "physically" take part in a reunion, Iommi said, "Who knows? I mean, somebody might keel over. It might be me. But we'll see. At least we're talking, everybody."
If SABBATH were to reunite and work on new music, does Tony have any material ready for a possible studio album? "I'm writing all the time," he told VH1 Radio Network. "I've got a lot of stuff. I've got a studio at home. I just go in and play for a bit, put something down. My engineer is good; he'll program up drums and whatever else. So I've got plenty of ideas for whatever thing I want to use them as, but usually I end up writing for that particular thing. I might have an idea for whoever it might be, whatever lineup or whatever I'm going to do, I might start off with that, but that thing might not end up like that. I'll change the riff as we go along, depending on the vocal."
Ozzy told Billboard.com last month that a reunion of the original BLACK SABBATH lineup was a "very, very strong possibility." He added, "It's in the very early stages, so we haven't recorded anything yet. If it works out, it'll work out. If it doesn't, I'll keep doing my thing."
The Birmingham Mail reported in August that the original SABBATH lineup — Ozzy, Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — had begun rehearsing and writing music in secret for a new album. The Mail based its story around remarks made by Iommi, who later said the comments were off the record and taken out of context. Iommi's manager, however, did not deny that a reunion was underway.
Speculation about a reunion was fueled later that month when Ozzy skipped the Hollywood premiere of the documentary about his life, "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne". Both his son Jack and daughter Kelly hinted at the time that their dad was "doing something that is very, very exciting."
SABBATH did try to record a new album 12 years ago, the original lineup's first since 1978, but abandoned the attempt after just a couple of songs. The original lineup has not toured together since summer 2005 and last appeared together when they were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2006.
BLACK SABBATH "reunion" promotional photo (1999):
Re: TONY IOMMI Says He Has 'A Lot' Of Music Written For Possible New BLACK
Rolling Stone
Black Sabbath will hold a press conference at Whiskey a Go-Go on 11/11/11. Could it be reunion news?
Yeah most likely.
I hope they do get together and release an album and tour it.. I'd be there.
Re: TONY IOMMI Says He Has 'A Lot' Of Music Written For Possible New BLACK
IOMMI Says Original BLACK SABBATH Members Rehearsed At OZZY's House Earlier This Year - Nov. 7, 2011
Legendary guitarist Tony Iommi told Billboard.com that he and fellow original BLACK SABBATH members Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward assembled earlier this year at Osbourne's home in California to play some music "for a bit of fun, and to see if we could all play. It was good, but it was just purely, 'Let's have a go and see what happens.'" Iommi said the group planned to get together again "very soon...to discuss things and see what's going to happen and see what we're going to do. It's all in the air at the moment, but it'd be nice to think we can actually do something."
Iommi did not give any hints about the press conference the group is holding in Los Angeles, but said, "We're talking. We've always been talking, to be honest. We've always been in touch with each other. There might be a lawsuit in-between us, but we still talk to each other like nothing's happened."
All four original BLACK SABBATH members will reunite for a press conference on November 11 at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, California — the same venue where the band made its Los Angeles debut on November 11, 1970 (41 years ago), opening for ALICE COOPER — at exactly 11:11 a.m. They are widely expected to announce that they have begun writing material for a new album in addition to preparing to play their first live shows since the summer of 2005.
Re: TONY IOMMI Says He Has 'A Lot' Of Music Written For Possible New BLACK
They've got another album in them, no question. Based on nothing more than the awesomeness that was Heaven and Hell only a few short years ago, I'm convinced Geezer and Tony have got the writing chops still.
Re: TONY IOMMI Says He Has 'A Lot' Of Music Written For Possible New BLACK
The world of heavy music needs another Sabbath record. Especially one with Ozzy singing. The songs just work in a way I never felt with Dio. Although Dio era has quite a few gems. What better year to release something new than 2012. 
Re: TONY IOMMI Says He Has 'A Lot' Of Music Written For Possible New BLACK
I think Black Sabbath fans are owed that final album, no different than they got with Dio.
I saw Ozzy earlier this year, and for as much as he absolutely remains a total legendary frontman... it's gonna be quits in a few years. I guarantee you.
He doesn't have two more world tours, whether Sabbath or solo left in him. I'm thinking one more final album solo and one more final Sabbath album, maybe not in that order tho.
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Rolling Stone
It's official! @OfficialSabbath is recording an album with Rick Rubin: bit.ly/vH5DPy Do you have high hopes for this new album?
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Black Sabbath Announce New Album Produced by Rick Rubin
Reunited band to headline Download Festival, tour next fall
By Steve Baltin
November 11, 2011 2:45 PM ET
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Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward of Black Sabbath are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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As expected, the four original members of Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – announced today they will reunite and tour in 2012, including a headlining set at the Download Festival in June. The surprise news was that the reunion will include a new album, produced by Rick Rubin, due next fall.
Host Henry Rollins, who introduced himself at the famed Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip as the "press liaison,
alked about the impact of the band, both generally and in his own life.
"I was a very alienated young person," Rollins said, "and when I heard Black Sabbath I realized my life had a soundtrack. I realized there were people out there using music to make great statements. When I heard 'Iron Man,' high school became powerless over me. This is true outsider music."
Then Rollins brought Rubin and the four Sabbath bandmates to the Whisky stage, where they'd played 41 years earlier to the day. Rollins hosted a Q&A before the band answered questions from the assembled press corps.
"Why now?" Rollins began. Osbourne summed it up: "It's just time," he said. Those sentiments were echoed by Iommi, who said, "It’s now or never. We get along great. Everything’s really good."
The band also credited Rubin's persistence for helping get them back in the studio. "He phoned us every five minutes," Iommi joked.
"I’ve known Rick for many years," Osbourne added. "He wanted to do it a long time ago."
With the album and tour not due until next fall, it's clearly early in the process. But the quartet has begun rehearsing. Rubin said it sounds like the four guys in Black Sabbath getting together and playing, and Butler agreed.
"It’s really back to the old Sabbath style and sound," he said.
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Black Sabbath Announce First Reunion Dates
by VVN Music on November 20, 2011
For those who couldn’t believe it was real, the reformed original Black Sabbath have set the first twelve dates of their reunion tour.
Kicking off May 18 in Moscow, the first leg of the tour will carry them throughout Europe including stops at the Bergen Calling, Download and Azkena Festivals.
Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward announced their reunion last Monday which will include a new album and world tour.
The first dates:
05/18 – Moscow, Russia – Olimpiski
05/20 – St. Petersburg, Russia – New Arena
05/23 – Helsinki, Finland – Hartwall Arena
05/25 – Stockholm, Sweden – Stadium
05/29 – Bergen, Norway – Bergen Calling Festival
05/31 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum
06/02 – Malmö, Sweden – Malmö Stadium
06/04 – Dortmund, Germany – Westfalenhalle
06/10 – Donnington, UK – Download Festival
06/12 – Rotterdam, Holland – Ahoy
06/15 – Bilbao, Spain – Azkena Rock Festival
06/17 – Nantes, France – Hellfest
06/19 – Paris, France – Bercy
06/22 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop Metal Meeting
06/24 – Milan, Italy – Gods of Metal
