# 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.
- Title: Tony Iommi and Andrew Watt clash over Black Sabbath album
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tony iommi, andrew watt, black sabbath, bill ward, ozzy osbourne, geezer butler, mastodon, Tony, Iommi, Andrew, Watt, clash
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/bands/andrew-watt-black-sabbath-final-record-story
- Published: 2026-10-09T11:34:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tony iommi, andrew watt, black sabbath, bill ward, ozzy osbourne, geezer butler, mastodon
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.