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Tony Iommi Teases Solo Album with Single Vocalist – New Chapter Unfolds
In the aftermath of Black Sabbath’s historic July 5, 2025, final show, guitarist Tony Iommi has spoken openly about his much-anticipated solo project, his first proper solo album since 2005’s Fused. In an open interview on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk on July 8, Iommi provided listeners with a glimpse into its creation – and it has to do with collaborating with one vocalist .
From Instrumental Ambition to Vocal Depth
Iommi conceded that the album began as an almost exclusively instrumental endeavor. “It started off as it’s gonna be an instrumental album,” he explained, but art and inspiration led him towards vocal tracks. “I’ve got some instrumental stuff, but then I thought, ‘Oh, I wanna try it with a singer.'”.
Distinct from his 2000 album Iommi, which showcased a revolving door of guest singers, this record features a single vocalist—placing emphasis on consistency and a unified creative vision. “I’ve got one singer on it at the moment… originally thought of different singers,” he clarified .
Balancing Sabbath Farewell and Personal Pursuits
The announcement follows the massive “Back To The Beginning” concert in Birmingham, which saw Sabbath’s original lineup—Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and Iommi—together on stage for the first time in 2005. Iommi admitted he put the solo project on the backburner to practice for the show, but has since returned to it and is “trying to finish off what I started”
Unexpected Collaborations and Artistic Freedom
Beyond his solo venture, Iommi has been busy: he recently contributed to Robbie Williams’ hard-rock single “Rocket,” a surprise guitar feature that delighted fans. “Robbie asked me if I’d play on this track… it was great to do that,” he reflected . Meanwhile, his instrumental tracks Scent Of Dark (2021) and Deified (2024), both tied to cologne releases, show his flair for blending music with branding .
Uber-dedicated to his art, Iommi professed, “I can’t stop. I have to carry on…I love to create music” . The new solo disc is evidence of that relentless creativity, with Iommi once more teaming with engineer-producer Mike Exeter, following the two having worked together on his instrumental albums .
What Lies Ahead
Though Iommi hasn’t indicated when the record is to be made available, he’s insistent that it’ll be a “proper record” with a gloss, not a collection of singles. After a lifetime in the metal spotlight, this focused effort could well define the guitarist’s late-career era .
Fans are already speculating about who this unknown singer might be. Whether it’s a new talent or veteran vocalist, the single-singer approach promises cohesion, emotional resonance, and a meeting of musical minds. And while guest appearances by Sabbath band members or fellow rock legends aren’t entirely impossible, for now, this lone voice carries the album’s destiny.
