BREAKING:Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Lommi Re…see more

BREAKING:Black Sabbath Guitarist Tony Lommi Re…see more

Iommi reflects on life and legacy
Tony Iommi, 77, is the only constant across Sabbath’s 57-year existence. He recently reflected on how the band formed, from recruiting Ozzy Osbourne—”it was a racket at first… but he got really good”—to developing his distinctive sound after a factory accident took fingertips

“Worrying about the unknown
In pre-show interviews, Iommi was nervous but enthusiastic:

“The worrying thing for me is the unknown. We don’t know what’s going to happen.”
He pointed out that this show, with all its moving parts—including Ozzy’s limited mobility and numerous guest bands—presents new challenges for the band as opposed to their last few tours .

Anticipation meets nerves
Speaking to BBC Midlands, Iommi admitted: “We’re all nervous… It’s been tough, because none of us are getting younger and to stand there for a couple of hours is tiring.” Yet, he remains hopeful that once they take the stage, everything will click into place

Charitable grand finale
Organised by Tom Morello, the concert is a star-studded charity gig with Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Anthrax, Alice in Chains, Tool, and countless others—all in recognition of Sabbath’s influence  Profits are going to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice

Homecoming and farewell
Returning to Aston—where their sound was forged in the grime of factory industrialization—lends poignancy. Murals cover the city, hotels are full and fan excitement mounts

In front of the world, Tony Iommi is leading Sabbath’s seminal lineup into what is widely regarded as their final curtain call. His combination of nostalgia, anticipation, and receptiveness as they go “Back to the Beginning” serves to underscore tonight’s show as being about something more fundamental—for the band, for the fans, and for the roots of heavy metal itself.

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