BLACK SABBATH TOUR UPDATE
BLACK SABBATH -- who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour--have had to put some plans on hold due to Tony Iommi´s battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show of this summer´s previously scheduled European tour. It will take place Sunday, June 10 at the ,U.K.´s Download Festival.
So as not to let the promoters and fans down, OZZY OSBOURNE will now perform the majority of the previously scheduled BLACK SABBATH dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as OZZY & FRIENDS. These "first ever" OZZY & FRIENDS shows will feature appearances by "special guest" musicians including GEEZER BUTLER (who will join Ozzy for a special BLACK SABBATH set as a show of respect and support to their friend, Tony Iommi) and longtime former OZZY band member Zakk Wylde. In addition, OZZY will be accompanied by longtime collaborator and friend Slash at select shows, with other "special guests" set to join the tour at various stops along the way (full list of dates, appearances below).
Tony Iommi continues to make excellent progress and is looking forward to getting back out on the road. Meanwhile, BLACK SABBATH continue to write and record music in the U.K. for their upcoming album. More information about these dates and BLACK SABBATH´s recording and touring plans is forthcoming.
The 2012 tour dates are as follows:
BLACK SABBATH
Sun 6/10
Donnington UK
Download Festival
OZZY AND FRIENDS
Wed 5/23
Helsinki, Finland
Hartwall Arena
Fri 5/25
Stockholm, Sweden
Stadium
Sun 5/27
Jelling, Denmark
Jelling Festival
Tue 5/29
Bergen, Norway
Bergen Calling Festival
Thu 5/31
Oslo, Norway
Spektrum
Sat 6/2
Malmo, Sweden
Malmo Stadium
Mon 6/4
Dortmund, Germany
Westfalenhalle
Wed 6/6
Prague, Czech Rep
O2 Arena
Fri 6/15
Vitoria, Spain
Azkena Rock Festival
Sun 6/17
Clisson, France
Hellfest
Fri 6/22
Dessel, Belgium
Graspop Metal Meeting
Sun 6/24
Milan, Italy
Gods of Metal Festival
Tue 6/26
Vienna, Austria
Stadthalle
Thu 6/28
Belgrade, Serbia
USCE Park
Sun 7/1
Athens, Greece
Rockwave Festival–Terra