Black Sabbath, announced on their official website today, that they will release their new studio album with all new original songs, titled, “13” in June. The album has the original members of Sabbath including Ozzy, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler, except for Bill Ward who declined to be a part of this reunion. The band also released a Greatest Hits album, and announced a short Australian tour.

One thing to keep in mind though, that this could be the last and final Black Sabbath album ever. Why? Because of Tony’s lymphoma cancer. Tony could possibly die soon, and when it’s his time to go, it’ll probably be the end of Sabbath completely ’cause Sabbath was his band. Tony has been an important part of Sabbath for years, even if he’s gone through too many band members. Tony can have other musician replacements in the band, but you can’t replace Tony. Tony is what defines Sabbath’s sound. I can’t see the band going on without him. Even the band members knows that this could be the last days of Sabbath which is why they put out a greatest hits album too and booked a small tour. So these are signs that they are preparing Tony to die. They just want the best of him and make Tony happy before he goes.

Still though, with or without Bill Ward, it’s still gonna be a great fuckin’ album, and I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. I’m sure Tony is capable of giving us an album full of badass guitar riffs and great solos, despite the cancer. I’m sure Ozzy will still sing great, and I’m sure the lyrics for the new Sabbath album, will be dark and scary.

It’s really sad about, Tony Iommi. The guy is one of the guitar greats, who is responsible for creating the genre, heavy metal, that we all grew up and love. If he passes later this year, it’s going to be a big loss in the music industry. The best we can do is support Black Sabbath, and Tony as much as we can. Their career deserves to go out on a positive note.  Can’t wait for their new album. I’m definitely getting it. I’m sure, the band will release their first new single soon.

Kev