Awesome news as Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has confirmed that since his lymphoma diagnosis, legendary guitarist Tony Iommi has already written two new songs for the upcoming album! Fucking legend.

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has posted a new blog confirming that the gutting news that Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with cancer has not derailed his spirit or his creative streak.

“Today [January 19th] we got the engines back up and running at Tony’s home studio,” he writes. “Far from being down and depressed about his lymphoma diagnosis, Tony had already written the music for two new songs, and I must say it has given us all a kick up the rump — it’s great to hear him churning out those riffs again, assuaging the Demon C. Takes more than that to stop Tony. Can’t wait for you all to hear our workings; it has been great working on this stuff.

He adds, “I want to thank the lovely encouraging emails sent to this site giving Tony love and encouragement and great vibes. It really does help, not only Tony, but us as a band — it raises up our spirits and restores our faith in this tarnished world.

“SABB fans are good people. Time and again, you have proven your faith in us and boosted our endeavour.

“Thanks, love, peace.”

Awesome news indeed, but more importantly than anything, we’re all still rooting for Tony and are continuing to send him our very best wishes for a full recovery.

Source : Metal Hammer