Tony Iommi - Diagnosed With Lymphoma
An update on the official Black Sabbath Facebook page has announced that the legendary guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, a cancer related to the immune system.
The message reads:
"[...] his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan--the "IRON MAN" of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery.
This comes as Black Sabbath--Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums)--are writing and recording their first album in 33 years in Los Angeles (still set for release this fall) with producer Rick Rubin. They will now go to the UK to continue to work with Tony. Further information will be released as it becomes available."
The message reads:
"[...] his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan--the "IRON MAN" of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery.
This comes as Black Sabbath--Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums)--are writing and recording their first album in 33 years in Los Angeles (still set for release this fall) with producer Rick Rubin. They will now go to the UK to continue to work with Tony. Further information will be released as it becomes available."
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| Timmeh Dudeman Posts: 344  |
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| In_tallica Posts: 151  |
Sad but unfortunatly true. Ronnie James Dio was only the beginning. Alot of the older rock stars will eventually die off.
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| Ghostdancer Posts: 196  |
You can't stop aging and the fucked up diseases that come with it...but this still just sucks.
---- "Bullshit! You didn't convince me!"
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| Ghostdancer Posts: 196 |
You can't stop aging and the fucked up diseases that come with it...but this still just sucks.
---- "Bullshit! You didn't convince me!"
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3407  |
But, god's aren't supposed to get sick? If he dies, it'll be the bigest death in metal's history.
---- "I'm here to nunchuck and not wear helmets. And I'm all out of helmets." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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| Butters49 Posts: 208  |
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3407 |
Written by [user id=111774] on 09.01.2012 at 23:00 At least we know Lemmy will never go. If he could die, he'd have done it years ago.
---- "I'm here to nunchuck and not wear helmets. And I'm all out of helmets." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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| Ace Frawley The Spaceman Posts: 1459  |
Like everyone else, I'm hoping that Tony can beat this. My best wishes and thoughts are with him and his family.
---- The sun shines over The Fool...
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| Elodie Artour Slania Posts: 1175  |
Judging by the comments, I've got nothing else to say but to wish him a (hopefully) speedy and successful recovery... 
---- Speak up dear 'cause I cannot hear you...
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| mikeprado30 Posts: 1284  |
Written by Daniell on 09.01.2012 at 17:47 Not at all, God surely wants the line-up ASAP in heavens to make the best recording ever there, only for listening of those worthy of it 
---- BARDS WE ARE, BARDS WE WILL BE!
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| Daniell _爱情_ Elite Posts: 6101  |
Written by mikeprado30 on 10.01.2012 at 16:51 Even though it sucks for us here, it makes perfect sense there 
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| gav1230 Posts: 73 |
Written by mikeprado30 on 10.01.2012 at 16:51 God's trying to form a supergroup with Dio, Cliff Burton, Iommi, Randy Rhodes, and John Bonham.
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C'mon Tony you can beat this. There are many people out there like myself that have never seen the original line up of the first metal band play live. You cant go till you have shown another generation that you are the best.  
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| Tmick Posts: 2  |
My thoughts are with you, Mr. Iommi. Thank you for helping to bring something into this world which brings so much joy to so many.
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| Daggon Underpaid M.D. Posts: 1689  |
I saw this news in Facebook a couple of days ago, man, I really feel bad for him, specially when we consider that his friend and bandmate, the mighty Dio, died from cancer not long ago. Really hope the best for him.
---- "Les vers savent qu'ils n'ont pas d'ailes, c'est pour cela qu'ils se cachent sous terre"
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| tea[m]ster Au Pays Natal Contributor Posts: 5266  |
Doesn't lymphoma spread real quickly? Bad news indeed...
---- rekt
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