On May 4th, the first ever tribute album to Black Sabbath guitar god Tony Iommi entitled Great Lefty: Live Forever - Tribute To Tony Iommi, Godfather Of Metal, was released via Tanzan Music. Iommi has posted a message on Facebook praising the collection: 

"A big thank you to everyone involved in the album, whether you're a player or not. I'm flattered and honoured to have this done by genuine fans, not a label. I'd heard something was going on, but wasn't expecting anything this big.

There are so many of you, it's impossible to mention the complete list, but great to see old band mates Tony Martin and Vinny Appice getting involved and Mike Exeter producing.

Although I understand she doesn't want to take credit, I don't think it would have happened without Rosie Piergiorgi, and I'm really pleased that she chose to help Macmillan Cancer Support.

Go buy a copy. Twenty tracks, great value and a good cause! And please let us know your favourites."

Iommi has since followed up the above message with a short video clip, which can be viewed below:

Great Lefty: Live Forever Video

A few words about the "Great Lefty: Live Forever" charity tribute CD that is out now.  You can pick up a copy here: http://label.tanzanmusic.com/catalogue/various-artists/great-lefty-live-forever

Posted by Tony Iommi on Sunday, May 17, 2015

The compilation is an act of solidarity towards Tony from friends and fans. Profits from sales will benefit Macmillian Cancer Support. All the songs were kindly donated for the cause.

The Pals & Fans' tribute includes participation from: Vinny Appice (former Sabbath and Heaven And Hell drummer), Barry Goudreau (guitarist for Boston), Hugh McDonald (David Bromberg, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Lita Ford), Mark Boals (Savoy Brown, Malmsteen, Dio Disciples, Dokken) Tony Martin (former Black Sabbath vocalist), Victor Griffin (Pentagram), young singer-songwriter Kyle Cousins, Mario Parga (Graham Bonnett, Forcefield, Cozy Powell’s Hammer), Dario Mollo (Tony Martin, Voodoo Hill), Giuntini, artists and bands Children Of Iommi and the best Black Sabbath tribute acts from around the world.

Tracklisting:

CD1

“Never Say Die” – Dario Mollo featuring Mark Boals

“Time Is Mine” – Maniac Rise

“Heaven And Hell” – Kyle Cousins

“Scarlet Pimpernel” – Mario Parga

“Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” – Children Of The Grave

“Electric Funeral” – Ironlung featuring Wizard Of Ozz

“Neon Knights” – Tanzan Music Academy

“Orchid” – Nick Didkovsky“Orchid” – Nick Didkovsky

“Lawmaker” – Darking

“Loner” – Into The Void

CD2

“Paranoid” – Rekuiem

“You Won’t Change Me” – Place Of Skulls featuring Victor Griffin

“I” – Black Sabbath/Dio Tribute CZ

“Behind The Wall Of Sleep” – Phil Jakes

“Anno Mundi” – Giuntini featuring Tony Martin

“Live Forever” – Tony Reed

“No Stranger To Love” – Kill Van Kull

“Hole In The Sky” – Aplanadora featuring Santiago Cabakian

“Snowblind” – Blood Sabbath

“The Wizard” – Phenomena