The band released a statement Monday saying the 63-year-old has been
diagnosed with lymphoma and is working with doctors on treatment.
The news comes two months after the pioneering heavy metal quartet's
original lineup announced it was working on its first album in 33
years with producer Rick Rubin in Los Angeles. The album remains set
for a fall release and the rest of the group — vocalist Ozzy
Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — will go to
England to continue working with Iommi.
diagnosed with lymphoma and is working with doctors on treatment.
The news comes two months after the pioneering heavy metal quartet's
original lineup announced it was working on its first album in 33
years with producer Rick Rubin in Los Angeles. The album remains set
for a fall release and the rest of the group — vocalist Ozzy
Osbourne, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — will go to
England to continue working with Iommi.
There was no word about Sabbath's plans for its live dates.
His bandmates asked fans "to send positive vibes" to Iommi.
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