Back in 2012 the heavy metal community got a serious shock when it was that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi had been diagnosed with lymphoma - a serious form of cancer. For the past few years he has undergone some heavy treatment while touring with Black Sabbath, but now there is some good news: he has a clean bill of health!
In a recent interview with Birmingham Mail, Iommi discusses the current situation with his health, his treatment, and his future. Things at the moment seem to be looking up for him and that he still has a pretty bright future ahead of him despite his ever advancing age, saying:
“I came back to hospital straight after we finished a round of European tour dates, and the good news is that everything is alright up to this point. The chemotherapy and the follow-up treatment appear to have done the trick — but I’m aware that it could come back one day. I have a blood test every six weeks at my GP’s, and I come in here at regular intervals for check-ups. That’s something that I’ll have to live with for the rest of my life, looking for any warning signs that it might be rearing its ugly head again. But the availability of a facility like the Specialist Care Centre makes it so much easier. They’re all lovely here!
The cancer journey is a tough and emotional one for everyone involved – including family and friends,” she told the paper. “But I think we have what we need to make that journey as comfortable and successful as possible.”
It's wonderful to hear that Iommi seems to be doing pretty hunky-dory these days. I somehow doubt that this will mean more Black Sabbath shows, but at the very least we'll get to keep the riff master around for a little while longer. It would be a shame to see him leave us so soon. Personally I'd love to hear him do another album with Glenn Hughes, Tony Martin, Ian Gillan, or any other countless amounts of other rock/metal giants.
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