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Legendary guitarist and founding member of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, has offered fans a much-anticipated update on his long-gestating solo album. In a recent interview, the metal icon confirmed that he’s back in the studio and fully focused on finishing the project that’s been years in the making.
“I’m trying to finish off what I started,” Iommi said, referring to the solo album he’s been working on intermittently since Black Sabbath’s final tour in 2017. The news comes as a relief to fans who have waited patiently for new music from one of heavy metal’s most influential figures.
Iommi’s last major studio effort was 13, Black Sabbath’s 2013 reunion album with Ozzy Osbourne, which was widely praised and even earned the band a Grammy Award. Since then, he’s made occasional guest appearances and released short collaborations, but fans have long hoped for a full-length solo record showcasing his signature doom-laden riffs and inventive guitar work.
“It’s taken longer than I expected,” Iommi admitted, “but I’ve had a lot of other things going on. Now I’m finally in a place where I can give it the attention it deserves.” Among the delays were health concerns, including his battle with lymphoma, as well as the demands of overseeing various Sabbath reissues and tribute events.
Iommi hinted that the upcoming album will be eclectic, blending heavy metal with elements of blues, orchestral arrangements, and even experimental touches. “There’s some really heavy stuff on it, but also some more melodic tracks,” he said. “I’ve been working with a range of musicians, and the variety of sound is something I’m really proud of.”
While he hasn’t announced an official release date, Iommi said he’s making solid progress and hopes to have the album out within the next year. “It’s important to me that it’s right,” he explained. “I don’t want to just throw something together. It has to represent who I am now, musically and emotionally.”
The solo album is expected to feature several guest vocalists and instrumentalists, although Iommi has kept most of the collaborators under wraps. Past projects have seen him work with the likes of Glenn Hughes, Ian Gillan, and even Brian May of Queen, fueling speculation that fans can expect some big names on this record as well.
Fans across the globe have responded with excitement and encouragement, flooding social media with messages of support. Many consider Iommi’s upcoming release not just another album, but a new chapter in a storied career that helped define the very genre of heavy metal.
As the mastermind behind some of rock’s most iconic riffs, Tony Iommi’s return to the studio marks a thrilling development in the world of metal. With his unmistakable style and a renewed creative spark, Iommi is once again ready to leave his mark not as part of a legendary band, but as a solo force standing strong on his own terms.
