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Black Sabbath legacy and Ozzy Osbourne death

Overview

Tony Iommi has provided insights into the final years and legacy of Black Sabbath. He revealed that he declined a proposal from producer Andrew Watt in the early 2020s to record a final studio album with the original lineup. In interviews with Classic Rock, Iommi stated that while Watt was eager to collaborate, he felt the producer was ‘a bit too excited’ and lacked an understanding of the group’s original working dynamics, specifically regarding drummer Bill Ward. Iommi noted that after the band’s 2013 album, ‘13’, he felt that adding another release was unnecessary.

Producer Andrew Watt has offered a conflicting account, claiming that Ozzy Osbourne, Iommi, and Geezer Butler were all willing to participate provided that original drummer Bill Ward was involved. Watt stated that the primary obstacle was Ward’s inability to commit following previous contractual disputes. Watt further clarified that Osbourne specifically wanted to complete a project featuring the original lineup.

Following the ‘Back To The Beginning’ tribute event at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5, 2025, Ozzy Osbourne passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76. Iommi revealed that in their final conversation the night before his death, Osbourne expressed feeling ‘tired and really worn out.’ In the wake of Osbourne’s passing, Watt confirmed the existence of unreleased songs recorded with the singer during the final stages of his career, noting the difficulty of listening to the material.

Entities

Black Sabbath · Ozzy Osbourne · Tony Iommi · Bill Ward · Andrew Watt

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Producer Andrew Watt confirms unreleased Ozzy Osbourne songs exist

    Producer Andrew Watt confirms unreleased Ozzy Osbourne tracks exist and reveals that a final Black Sabbath reunion album with the original lineup failed to materialize.

  2. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Black Sabbath intended to record final album with original lineup, says Andrew Watt

    Producer Andrew Watt reveals that Black Sabbath's original lineup intended to record a follow-up to ‘13’, but the project stalled due to drummer Bill Ward's inability to participate.

  3. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Black Sabbath reunion plans failed due to Bill Ward's absence, says producer

    Producer Andrew Watt claims a final Black Sabbath album with the original lineup failed to happen because drummer Bill Ward was unable to participate, despite interest from other founding members.

  4. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Tony Iommi declined offer for final Black Sabbath album

    Tony Iommi revealed he turned down producer Andrew Watt’s offer to record a final Black Sabbath album, citing a desire to let the band’s 2013 release stand as their final studio statement.

  5. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Tony Iommi reveals declined Black Sabbath reunion album

    Tony Iommi revealed he turned down a final Black Sabbath studio album with the original lineup and expressed health concerns regarding Ozzy Osbourne ahead of a planned 2025 tribute event in Birmingham.

  6. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Tony Iommi recalls final conversation with Ozzy Osbourne

    Tony Iommi recalls his final phone call with Ozzy Osbourne, who expressed feeling ‘tired and worn out’ the night before his death in July 2025.

Sources

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