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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist IOMMI Considered Pulling Double-Duty At OZZFEST 2005

July 22, 2005

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently spoke to the Asbury Park Press about his new solo album, "Fused", and SABBATH's headlining slot at Ozzfest 2005.

Regarding how his collaboration with Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) on "Fused" came about, Iommi said, "I got in touch with Glenn and we decided to get together and let's see how we get on.

"He came over and we just started writing again. It all clicked in very, very quick. We got a drummer (Kenny Aronoff),just to jam along with us. We just started writing, and it felt really good.

"The excitement was ridiculous. We were like a couple of kids. We really got a thrill from what we were doin'. We really appreciate what we've got and the chance of being able to write together again."

On "Fused", Iommi and company played their parts with few overdubs or digital tricks.

"We wanted to capture it live and all play together," Iommi said. "It enabled us to play in the studio live, which was good fun. Particularly on the last track ('I Go Insane'),which is quite a long track. Playing that live was really a test because if you make a mistake in it, you've gotta do it all again.

"So I think it kept us all on our toes."

Iommi considered pulling double-duty at Ozzfest 2005; that is, playing two sets per show, one with SABBATH and one with Hughes.

"We did actually think of that first," Iommi said with a laugh. "But it's probably a bit strange to go on before ourselves, if you know what I mean — to go on with Glenn and then go on with SABBATH. I think on this occasion, we thought it best just to do it with the SABBATH lineup. But certainly, in future, I'd love to do some (live) stuff with Glenn."

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