Remember That BLACK SABBATH Reunion Tour? It Is Now Officially Called 'Ozzy And Friends'

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Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, tour



Jason Fisher February 17, 2012



February 17, 2012

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 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 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 SABBATHDATE CITY VENUESun 6/10 Donnington UK Download FestivalOZZY AND FRIENDSDATE CITY VENUEWed 5/23 Helsinki, Finland Hartwall ArenaFri 5/25 Stockholm, Sweden StadiumSun 5/27 Jelling, Denmark Jelling FestivalTue 5/29 Bergen, Norway Bergen Calling FestivalThu 5/31 Oslo, Norway SpektrumSat 6/2 Malmo, Sweden Malmo StadiumMon 6/4 Dortmund, Germany WestfalenhalleWed 6/6 Prague, Czech Rep O2 ArenaFri 6/15 Vitoria, Spain Azkena Rock FestivalSun 6/17 Clisson, France HellfestFri 6/22 Dessel, Belgium Graspop Metal MeetingSun 6/24 Milan, Italy Gods of Metal FestivalTue 6/26 Vienna, Austria StadthalleThu 6/28 Belgrade, Serbia USCE ParkSun 7/1 Athens, Greece Rockwave Festival – Terra