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Feb
17
2012
Black Sabbath Tour Update
BAND'S SOLE EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE THIS SUMMER SET FOR U.K.'S DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS TO PERFORM ALL OTHER SCHEDULED SHOWS
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 all the previously scheduled BLACK SABBATH dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS. These “first ever” OZZY OSBOURNE & 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:
OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS TO PERFORM ALL OTHER SCHEDULED SHOWS
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 all the previously scheduled BLACK SABBATH dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS. These “first ever” OZZY OSBOURNE & 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 | ||
| DATE | CITY | VENUE |
| Sun 5/19 | Birmingham UK | 02 Academy |
| Sun 6/10 | Donnington UK | Download Festival |
| Sun 8/3 | Chicago IL | Lollapalooza |
| OZZY OSBOURNE AND FRIENDS | ||
| DATE | CITY | VENUE |
| 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 6/13 | Madrid, Spain | Vista Alegre |
| Fri 6/15 | Vitoria, Spain | Azkena Rock Festival |
| Sun 6/17 | Clisson, France | Hellfest |
| Fri 6/20 | Mannheim, Germany | SAP Arena |
| 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 |
Comments
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FROM JAIME SCHUTTE
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Hi
My name is Janet Brookes I live in the north east of Scotland, I was so looking forward to seeing you all for the first time I bought tickets to see you all in Rotterdam. i am disabled so cant stand long enough to be able to do the Download festival. I understand why things have been done this way, and also why venues have to be missed out. I am now desperate to see if i can catch you Mr Osbourne at another venue. that's if they are not all sold out. Please i hope Mr Iommi gets better soon and we will see the original Black Sabbath in all its glory.
God Bless you all
Janet Brookes