Black Sabbath who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new record 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 10th at the U.K.’s Download Festival.

In an effort to not to let the promoters and fans down, Ozzy will now perform the majority of the previously scheduled Black Sabbath dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as Ozzy & Friends.

These 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.

Black Sabbath Tour Dates:

Sun 6/10 Donnington UK Download Festival

Ozzy And Friends 2012 Tour Dates:

May:

23 Helsinki, Finland Hartwall Arena
25 Stockholm, Sweden Stadium
27 Jelling, Denmark Jelling Festival
29 Bergen, Norway Bergen Calling Festival
31 Oslo, Norway Spektrum

June:

2 Malmo, Sweden Malmo Stadium
4 Dortmund, Germany Westfalenhalle
6 Prague, Czech Rep O2 Arena
15 Vitoria, Spain Azkena Rock Festival
17 Clisson, France Hellfest
22 Dessel, Belgium Graspop Metal Meeting
24 Milan, Italy Gods of Metal Festival
26 Vienna, Austria Stadthalle
28 Belgrade, Serbia USCE Park