{"id":2236,"date":"2012-02-17T11:33:58","date_gmt":"2012-02-17T19:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/metalassault.com\/news\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2012-05-04T22:30:56","modified_gmt":"2012-05-05T05:30:56","slug":"black-sabbaths-sole-european-performance-set-for-u-k-s-download-festival-ozzy-friends-to-perform-other-scheduled-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/metalassault.com\/news\/2012\/02\/17\/black-sabbaths-sole-european-performance-set-for-u-k-s-download-festival-ozzy-friends-to-perform-other-scheduled-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"BLACK SABBATH’S Sole Euro Show This Summer Set For Download Festival, Ozzy & Friends To Perform Majority Of Other Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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\u00a0Tony Iommi’s battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show of this summer\u2019s previously scheduled European tour. It will take place Sunday, June 10 at the U.K.\u2019s Download Festival.<\/p>\n

So as not to let the promoters and fans down,\u00a0Ozzy Osbourne\u00a0will now perform the majority of the previously scheduled BLACK SABBATH dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as OZZY & FRIENDS. These \u201cfirst ever\u201d OZZY & FRIENDS shows will feature appearances by \u201cspecial guest\u201d musicians including\u00a0Official Geezer Butler\u00a0(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\u00a0Slash\u00a0at select shows, with other \u201cspecial guests\u201d set to join the tour at various stops along the way (full list of dates, appearances below).<\/p>\n

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\u2019s recording and touring plans is forthcoming.<\/p>\n

The 2012 tour dates are here:\u00a0http:\/\/on.fb.me\/pressrelease217<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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\u00a0Tony Iommi’s battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show of this summer\u2019s previously scheduled European tour. It … <\/p>\n

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