Legendary guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) is featured in a new interview with Barbara Caserta at Linearock.it. He discusses WHOCARES, featuring himself and DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan, and his future plans. Check it out via the audio player below.

Tony Iommi

The debut CD single from WHOCARES: IAN GILLAN, TONY IOMMI & FRIENDS will see its North American release via Eagle Rock Entertainment on June 27th according to Black-Sabbath.com. The CD single will be released in Europe via earMUSIC on May 24th. The digital release for both territories will be May 6th. The single features two brand new studio tracks called 'Out Of My Mind' and 'Holy Water' which will raise funds for the rebuilding of a music school in Gyumri, Armenia.

The video for 'Out Of My Mind' has just been released below:

Aside from the Deep Purple and Black Sabbath legends, 'Out Of My Mind' features IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, former Deep Purple/WHITESNAKE keyboardist Jon Lord, ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and guitarist Mikko Lindström (H.I.M.).

The 'Holy Water' track features the following line-up:

Vocals: Ian Gillan

Guitars: Tony Iommi , Steve Morris, Michael Lee Jackson

Drums: Randy Clarke

Bass: Rodney Appleby

Hammond organ: Jesse O'Brien

Duduk solo: Arshak Sahakyan

Underlying duduk intro music and keys: Ara Gevorgyan

The release will be available as digital download and two-track CD single plus video and 30 minute documentary. The Super Deluxe 7" vinyl edition is limited to 1000 units worldwide. Check out a sneak preview on YouTube below:

“Some twenty years ago when the call came, I thought, well at least I’ve helped,” said Iommi in an interview with Rockaaa.com, “but it was going to Armenia and seeing the actual devastation caused by the earthquake that really made me realize that funds were still needed. Despite all the money that was raised last time, here was a music school doing their best, forgotten, in basic tin sheds. After the warmth and honor bestowed upon us during our visit, we just had to help make a difference and get the school re-built. And what better way than to hook up with some of rock’s greatest players and my old mate Ian, both an honor and a pleasure.”

“The idea came as Tony and I flew back from Yerevan together after being inspired by the enthusiasm of everyone there to get this thing done,” added Gillan. “It was brilliant working with Tony again after all these years; he makes life easy for a singer. The other guys need no introduction do they."

For more info visit Ear-Music.net.