Geezer Butler recently provided new details about Tony Iommi’s upcoming solo album. He revealed information about a mysterious Swedish singer and potential collaboration plans during a Q&A session at Steel City Con.
During the session, Butler was asked if there was a possibility of him collaborating on new music with either of the two other living members of the original Black Sabbath lineup. His response shed light on Iommi’s current project and timeline.
“I was actually gonna do some… Tony [Iommi] has got this great album that he is doing right at the moment,” Butler said. “He’s just in the process — I think he’s in the process of mixing it right now, so it should be out sometime [in 2026].”
Butler also revealed details about the album’s featured vocalist and his own potential involvement.
“He’s got this great singer from Sweden on it,” he continued. “And he wanted me to do three bass tracks, but he wanted me to do them in England, and I can’t go to England until June [of 2026]. So if he can hang on that long, I might collaborate with him back in June, if he can wait that long.”
The comments suggest Iommi’s solo album is nearing completion. The possibility of Butler’s bass contributions remains if scheduling allows.
Butler’s revelations align with recent confirmations from Iommi himself about the project’s timeline and his commitment to releasing new material.
Blabbermouth reported that Iommi recently stated in a New Year’s message that “in 2026 I shall have *definitely, definitely* my solo album out.” This emphatic declaration reinforces Butler’s timeline estimates. It suggests the Black Sabbath guitarist is confident about meeting his release goals.
The upcoming release will mark Iommi’s third solo album in his career. Metal Injection noted that this follows his previous solo efforts “Iommi” from 2000 and “Fused” from 2005. The significant gap between releases makes this upcoming album particularly anticipated among Black Sabbath fans and metal enthusiasts.
Ultimate Guitar revealed that Iommi has been reflecting on what he describes as a “bittersweet year” for Black Sabbath while working on this long-awaited project. The timing of the album’s development coincides with ongoing celebrations and retrospectives of the band’s legendary career.
The mystery surrounding the Swedish vocalist adds an intriguing element to the project. Iommi has historically collaborated with various singers throughout his solo career. With the album reportedly in the mixing stage, fans can expect more details about the featured artists and musical direction to emerge as the 2026 release date approaches.
