Were Sabbath Due To Play Coachella?

Rumours suggest that the band pulled out due to Tony\'s illness

Published 11th Jan 2012

Billboard reports that the band had been lined up as a headliner at the California festival, which takes place over two weekends in April (13-15 and 20-22) but that they were forced to pull out after Tony was diagnosed with lymphoma diagnosis earlier this week.

The festival is due to be headlined by Radiohead, Black Keys and Dr Dre & Snoop Dogg. 

If the rumour is true then the festival would have been the reformed metal band's first confirmed dates in the US.

(Billboard)