Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi to appear on Robbie Williams…read more.
Robbie Williams is set to release a new rock album that features an iconic collaboration with Black Sabbath’s legendary guitarist Tony Iommi. This exciting news was shared by Williams’ drummer and musical director, Karl Brazil, during an episode of the Percussion Discussion podcast. According to Brazil, Iommi will appear on a track titled Rocket, which he describes as a “rocker” and “really cool.” Brazil praised Iommi’s contribution to the song, saying, “Tony has done his thing on it.”
The forthcoming album will mark a return to Williams’ rock roots, blending the sound of his earlier music from the 1990s with modern pop influences. Brazil, who has worked closely with Williams on the project, shared that the record will predominantly feature guitar-driven tracks. He added, “It’s a bit of a throwback to his old ’90s sound but mixed with a bit of modern day pop as well. Let’s face it, [Williams] can do what he wants, can’t he?”
In addition to Iommi, the album will also feature Gaz Coombes, the lead singer and guitarist of Supergrass. While details about the full tracklist and collaborations remain limited, fans can expect a diverse and energetic record that blends Williams’ signature style with contributions from notable rock icons.
For Iommi, this collaboration is the latest in a string of star-studded partnerships since Black Sabbath retired in 2017. The legendary guitarist has worked with several high-profile musicians in recent years. In 2022, he teamed up with System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian and Gibson Guitars CEO Cesar Gueikian for a track called Deconstruction. That same year, Iommi contributed guitar work to Ozzy Osbourne’s solo album Patient Number 9, appearing on the tracks No Escape From Now and Degradation Rules. The latter earned Iommi a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2023.
There have also been ongoing discussions about a potential reunion of Black Sabbath’s original lineup. In May 2024, Osbourne publicly expressed his desire for one final Sabbath show during a podcast interview. Iommi responded positively, calling the idea of a reunion “a nice idea” in an interview with Eddie Trunk. Original bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward have also voiced interest in a potential reunion, sparking hope among fans for one last Black Sabbath performance.
In addition to his recent collaborations, Iommi is reissuing two solo albums recorded with former Deep Purple singer and bassist Glenn Hughes: 1996 The Dep Sessions (2004) and Fused (2005), both of which will be released next month.
