Tony Iommi to Unveil New Solo Album Details on July 29

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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi is set to reveal details of his long‑in‑the‑works solo album during a livestream on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:30 a.m. EST (7:30 a.m. PDT). The announcement follows a series of cryptic social‑media posts and a countdown video directing fans to a secret website (secret.iommi.com) with clues such as “Pull the Trigger as They Swirl.”

Iommi has confirmed that the project, which he expects to release in 2026, currently features one vocalist and was originally conceived as an instrumental album. Past solo releases include the instrumental track “Deified” (July 2024) and a 2025 collaboration with pop star Robbie Williams. Recorded contributors to his recent work include longtime collaborator Mike Exeter (keyboards, production), drummer Karl Brazil, bassist Laurence Cottle and orchestrator Ben Andrew. The livestream will provide the first official update on the album’s direction and content.

Entities: Karl Brazil · Laurence Cottle · Mike Exeter · Sergio Momo · Tony Iommi

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[● 5 SOURCES] Tony Iommi released the instrumental solo track “Deified” in July 2024. (All articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Collaborators on the track “Deified” include Mike Exeter (keyboards/production), Karl Brazil (drums), Laurence Cottle (bass) and Ben Andrew (orchestrations). (b885707c-5622-4e5f-ab86-ac87a99cd399)
[● 5 SOURCES] Iommi is working on a solo album slated for release in 2026. (All articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The upcoming album currently features one singer and was originally intended as an instrumental record. (b885707c-5622-4e5f-ab86-ac87a99cd399)
[● 5 SOURCES] A secret website (secret.iommi.com) hosts cryptic clues about the upcoming music project. (All articles)
[● 5 SOURCES] Tony Iommi will make an official announcement about his new solo music on Wednesday July 29 at 10:30 a.m. EST. (All articles)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iommi said he has “four or five hundred” unused riffs on his phone for future projects. (b885707c-5622-4e5f-ab86-ac87a99cd399)
[● 5 SOURCES] Tony Iommi collaborated with pop star Robbie Williams on a single released in May 2025. (All articles)