Tony Iommi stated that his highly anticipated third solo album will “definitely, definitely” be released in 2026.

The Black Sabbath guitarist has been teasing the project for some time. This will mark the riff genius’ third solo release, following 2000’s Iommi and 2005’s Fused.

In a YouTube video from his studio (embedded below), Iommi reflected on the highlights of the past year, including the reissue of Sabbath’s overlooked Eternal Idol album and his collaboration on a Robbie Williams single.

He also mentioned the low point of 2025 – the passing of Ozzy Osbourne after Sabbath’s final show in July.

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Iommi remarked: “2025 for me started off really well… Eternal Idol came out, and shortly after that I was asked… to play on a track with Robbie. [To] which, of course, I said, ‘Yes, that would be great!’ I thought it would be an album track, but then Robbie released it as a single, which is even better. … It was really good fun for me to do that.”

He described receiving the freedom of the city honor from his hometown of Birmingham as “amazing,” adding: “I never thought we’d get that.” He noted that celebrations of the band’s legacy meant that “Birmingham sort of became Sabbath city” and it was “really good” to see his original bandmates – including bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – sharing the honor.

Iommi reflected on the group’s Back to the Beginning farewell performance: “The number of bands that turned up to support Sabbath was amazing… It’s just unfortunate and sad that Ozzy passed away a couple of weeks after that. May he rest in peace.”

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He praised the launch of a limited-edition Iommi guitar amp and the release of a signature guitar pickup, followed by the second run of the Black Sabbath ballet, which went “amazingly well” and featured Iommi himself at several performances. “They’re so amazing, those dancers, choreographers and all that, and I’ll take my hat off to them,” he said.

Thanking supporters for helping raise £53,000 (approx. $71,000) for a cancer hospital through a guitar raffle, Iommi highlighted the upcoming launch of a Gibson documentary about his career.

Then he added: “And in 2026 I shall have – definitely, definitely – my solo album out. I’m really looking forward to that. I’ve enjoyed doing it and it’s been great fun… I really hope you enjoy it.”

He concluded by stating that updates would follow in due course and wishing fans a happy and prosperous new year.

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