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Tony Iommi and Andrew Watt clash over Black Sabbath album
Tony Iommi and Andrew Watt disagree on why Black Sabbath's final album never happened.
In brief
Tony Iommi and Andrew Watt disagree on why Black Sabbath's final album never happened. Tony Iommi rejected Andrew Watt's offer to make a final Black Sabbath album with the original lineup, but Watt claims Iommi agreed as long as Bill Ward was involved. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Tony Iommi rejected Black Sabbath album offer
Tony Iommi turned down Andrew Watt's proposal to make a final Black Sabbath album with the original lineup.
Andrew Watt's alternative story
Andrew Watt claims Tony Iommi agreed to the album as long as Bill Ward was involved, but Ward couldn't commit.
Watt's call with Tony Iommi
Watt said he called Tony Iommi and he agreed to the album as long as Bill Ward was present.
Ozzy Osbourne's role
Ozzy Osbourne wanted a new Black Sabbath album but insisted Bill Ward had to be part of the band.
Bill Ward's unavailability
Bill Ward couldn't participate due to multiple reasons, so the album never happened.
Iommi's new solo project
Tony Iommi will focus on his new solo album and band in 2026.
The short version
Tony Iommi rejected Andrew Watt's offer to make a final Black Sabbath album with the original lineup, but Watt claims Iommi agreed as long as Bill Ward was involved.
