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Black Sabbath guitarist and founding member Tony Iommi has officially ended all speculation regarding a possible return to the stage for the legendary heavy metal band. In a recent interview, Iommi confirmed that the band has no intention of performing again, drawing a firm line under any hope of future live appearances.
Formed in Birmingham in 1968, Black Sabbath became one of the most influential bands in rock history, laying the foundation for the heavy metal genre. The original lineup Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward gained global fame with their dark, powerful sound. Their farewell tour, “The End,” concluded in 2017 with a powerful final concert in their hometown, which many saw as a proper send-off. Still, whispers of another reunion have circulated in the years since.
Iommi, however, has now made it clear that the chapter is closed. “We ended it the right way,” he said. “That last performance in Birmingham felt complete, like the perfect full stop to the story of Sabbath.”
Now 76, Iommi explained that the demanding nature of touring makes it unrealistic to consider getting back on the road. “We’re not young anymore. It takes a lot physically to put on a show at that level. We wanted to go out strong rather than keep dragging it on.”
Although the band’s members have occasionally collaborated on various projects and recordings, Iommi’s comments suggest that a full-scale Black Sabbath comeback is no longer on the table. Ozzy Osbourne, who has faced serious health issues in recent years, has previously spoken about wanting to perform again but admitted it may no longer be possible.
While fans won’t see the band perform again, Iommi hinted at new music on the horizon in the form of solo work and potential collaborations. Archival material and deluxe reissues also continue to keep Black Sabbath’s legacy alive for new generations of listeners.
“We’ve done what we set out to do,” Iommi concluded. “There’s no need to revisit it. Black Sabbath’s time on stage is over.”
With that, the story of Black Sabbath as a live act comes to a respectful and final close.
