Tony Iommi has Lymphoma Cancer

[Joe Siegler]

With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, 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.

[LouiST]

Use your heaviest riff to slay the dragon Tony!! I wanna see you on stage at least!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Billy Underdog]

Lets all cross our fingers and hope the God Of Metal will beat this terrible disease. Best of wishes.

[Damian]

Very upsetting news, but at least it appears that they found it early. Worst possible timing, though!

[IommiRules]

C'mon Tony, whip this thing. All prayers for your health. Cancer sucks.

[Paulie 88]

Just as Ronnie's fund tries to accomplish, early detection is key. We're ALL with Tony - Rock on!

God bless Tony Iommi,
PAULIE

[drian]

this kinda hit me harder then i thought it would. I hope hes ok

[celt]

Tony will beat this!

[Brother Gee]

THAT IS SHOCKING NEWS! GET WELL SOON TONY, THE WORLD STILL NEEDS YOU! \\mm// \\mm//

[sn0wb1ind0zzy]

Swift recovery Tony! The world needs you!

[The Mighty Sab]

I wish the best for you Tony.

[Charger]

Just awful news....

Fuckin' cancer is everywhere! We just lost Ronnie and Jon Lord's struggling with it and now Tony! Where the fuck is the justice in the world when these things keep happening to good people and evil motherfuckers keep on living!

I wish all the best for the greatest guitar player in the world! I'll send positive energy every day and hopefully he'll beat this thing! We just can NOT loose yet another great talent to the big C!!

[RLP4ever]

Dreadful, deflating news this. Sadly, early detection isn't always the boon it's widely believed to be. It really depends on the specific type of cancer involved, and the specific state of the disease in the affected individual. I really hope that in Tony's case, the early detection proves to be helpful---but most important will be the decisions taken by his doctors on the most appropriate and effective line of treatment that Tony needs, and the prognosis of any such intervention in his case.

All that said, I obviously hope that the living legend and our guitar hero pulls through this distressing health setback, and is properly healthy again, in the near future. Let's pray that the new Sabbath album will coincide with a Tony Iommi free of cancer and back to rude health.

[Billy Underdog]

@ Charger

Your signature fits very well at this moment...

[H&H]

CANCER SUCKS!

Bloody hell, this is terrible news. I send good vibes, thoughts and prayers out to Tony for a speedy recovery.

[8bit Fighter]

Unbelievable. This is horrible news. Put the new album on the back burner, I want a healthy Tony first. Get well Mr. Iommi.

[Steve Parrish from T]

\m/ Terrible news get well soon our thoughts and prayers are with you \m/

[Sabbathman]

I'm praying to God that Tony recovers from this, not only for the upcoming album and tour, but for normal life itself. Hopefully the doctors will be able to make this go away as soon as possible so that nothing gets cancelled and so that Tony can continue his life without this cancer.

Tony has given us all so much great musical wonders, he's still got so much to do and live for. The new feverishly anticipated album is in the works, the upcoming world tour schedule is like a treasure trove to countless people all around the world. Tony deserves to have it all and we deserve to experience the presence of his musical power.

I want Tony Iommi to recover from this and

GET BACK TO ROCK!!!

Sabbathman

[Old_Papa_Rich]

Man that's harsh news. Lymphoma can be beaten. Let's all remain positive.

[Josef_K]

I wanted to see H&H in 2010, then Ronnie passed away. There ain't no chance in hell I am going to let the same thing happen with Tony Iommi... Get well soon Tony!! :D

[BrianJ8173]

I have had Hodgkins Lymphoma twice since 2007, It is beatable. Good luck with the treatments Tony. Any questions you have feel free to contact me. Wishing you nothing but the best, Brian

[HeadlessCross]

Cancer, suck my dick.
Tony will beat you!!

[Van Sabbath]

I'm in complete disbelief right now. This is definitely one of the worst things I've ever woken up to. Get well soon Tony! You are in our prayers. The Iron Man will get through this. I agree with 8bit fighter, until the riffmaster is back in good health put the album aside. Tony's good health is more important than a new album.

Joe, would there be any possible way to send Tony a giant get well card or something along those lines from everyone here on the forums to Tony?

[alexjes]

Unexpected news. Horrible news. I can´t believe it ! And after such a big loss in the band.
I just wish to Tony a speedy recovery and hope to see him on stage in June. Kill this dragon, Tony !

[Totentanz]

Horrible news. Along with everyone else I send my very best wishes to Tony and his family.

Hopefully working with old friends on the album will be a tonic for him, but ultimately I hope he puts his health above all else.

Take care Tony - beat this, get well soon.

[Josef_K]

Joe, would there be any possible way to send Tony a giant get well card or something along those lines from everyone here on the forums to Tony?

Sounds like a great idea!

[Ady]

Horrible news, but here's to a complete recovery!

Get well soon, Tony.

[dioisgod]

man first ronnie now tony fucking cancer!!!!!!!! tony is going to beat this get well tony!

[MobRules]

No, no no no no NO NO!!! FUCKING NO!!!!

Lymphoma's a tough one, early or not.....

My prayers go out to you! You WILL beat this. You will beat it, thrice over if need be.

[WhiteSabbath]

I had Lyphoma in stage 4!!!!!!!!!! I started taking chemo in Dec 28 2006!!!!!!!

On into the next year. I never lost my hair. I actually played several shows with it and while taking treatment.

I still take nerve pills and pain pills due to the damage it caused to my body!


I just went to my cancer doctor last week.
I am well at this point. I have another ct/scan on (9/11/12)

Tony is alot older than I was. I was only 32 when I came down with it.

Get Better Tony,
Paul Hill

[Drago]

Best wishes to you and your family Tony. Stay strong and I know you can beat this. Horrible, Horrible news. Just shellshocked.

[wheels77]

All I have to say.

[architect]

Oh nooo... that was bad news.
Best Wishes to Tony. I Hope you get well and strong soon. I´m looking forward too see you and black sabbath this year. Positive thoughts to you.

[L0mver]

Well, cancer doesn't like the greatest band of earth.
FUCK CANCER, Best wishes to Tony!

[Thelemech]

Praying for Tony. This is such bad news with the reunion and everything... here is hoping for an early recovery.

[jacksabbath]

cant believe it. the timing in relation to the reunion is just awful. 10 years of back and forth and definately maybe and 2 months after uniting, this. WHACK. Of course this should be the last thing on tonys mind, just wish him a full and speedy recovery.

[KiloDeltaCharlie]

Fingers crossed that Tony will make a swift and full recovery.

It's ironic that a few weeks ago we all thought that Bill's health might be the weak link in the reunion, just goes to show that as we get older health problems just seem to be around the corner.

I just hope and prey that this is a minor episode in Tony's story.

[HeadlessCross]

Send card to Tony?
This is a great idea. I support it

[metalchick]

Tony: You can beat this! no problem, Praying for you and for a Speedy Recovery!

[miracle]

this is not ok...

Get well Tony!