Watch Tony Iommi perform 'Paranoid' with Hollywood Vampires in Birmingham
He appeared on stage during the encore
Last updated 12th Jul 2023
Black Sabbath legend Tony Iommi made a surprise guest appearance during Hollywood Vampires’ show at Birmingham Utilita Arena last night (11th July).
Tony Iommi graced the stage during Hollywood Vampires’ second encore in his home city of Birmingham, and he proceeded to play Black Sabbath’s ‘Paranoid’ alongside Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henricksen.
Planet Rock’s very own Alice Cooper took to Instagram after the performance to share a series of photos with Tony Iommi backstage and onstage.
He wrote: “The Hollywood Vampires were visited by Black Sabbath icon @tonyiommi tonight in Birmingham, who joined us for Paranoid at the end of our set. What a night! You’re a true Vampire now Tony!”
You can watch fan-filmed footage of Tony Iommi’s guest slot with Hollywood Vampires here:
On Sunday night (9th July) at The O2 in London, Hollywood Vampires were joined by The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood for their tribute to Jeff Beck and a cover of ‘The Train Kept A-Rollin', which also featured Imelda May.
Hollywood Vampires’ six-date UK tour concludes at Glasgow OVO Hydro tonight (12th July).
Featuring the Planet Rock playlisted gem ‘I’m Alice’, Alice Cooper’s 29th studio album ‘Road’ is unleashed to the world on Friday 25th August.
Produced by Alice Cooper’s long-time collaborator Bob Ezrin, the album is written, composed and recorded with Alice’s bandmates Ryan Roxie (guitar), Chuck Garric (bass), Tommy Henrikson (guitar), Glen Sobel (drums), and Nita Strauss (guitar).
Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello also co-wrote, played, and contributed backing vocals on the high-octane album track ‘White Line Frankenstein.’
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