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The European tour of Black Sabbath is cancelled! At their place Ozzy & friends.

Black Sabbath announced in their official page in Facebook that they cancel almost all their European tour! In their place will appear Ozzy & friends...

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Unfortunately, some bad news was announced some time ago. Black Sabbath announced in their official page in Facebook that they cancel almost all their European tour! They will only appear in Download Festival, in England on June 10.

Read the press release by the band:

TOUR UPDATE: BAND'S SOLE EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE THIS SUMMER SET FOR UK'S DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL. OZZY & FRIENDS TO PERFORM MAJORITY OF 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 UK'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 Official 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 UK for their upcoming album. More information about these dates and BLACK SABBATH's recording and touring plans is forthcoming.

The 2012 tour dates are here: http://on.fb.me/pressrelease217

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