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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed that he and Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant have discussed the possibility of collaborating on music. Although the idea has come up more than once, Iommi made clear that no specific project has been arranged.
Speaking in a November 11 interview with the Los Angeles Times, the guitarist reflected on his longstanding friendship with Plant and the different musical directions they have pursued. The two musicians have known one another since their early years in Birmingham, before their respective bands became defining names in hard rock and heavy metal.
I did say to [Robert] one time about doing something together, but again, he got his own thing, and I did [too]. Who knows? We’ve talked about it a couple of times, but he’s into a certain flavor of music that he likes to play, which is different to what I play, really. I don’t discard anything that way. If something comes up that’s a good idea and somebody’s into it, then I’m going to have a go.
The guitarist released his latest solo album, “From The Dark”, on October 23, 2026 through BMG. The record features vocalist Jorn Lande, bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil, with production handled by Iommi and longtime collaborator Mike Exeter.
The album marked Iommi’s first full-length solo release in more than two decades. He has also collaborated with artists outside the traditional metal world, including Robbie Williams, demonstrating an interest in working across stylistic boundaries.
Born in Birmingham in 1948, Tony Iommi co-founded Black Sabbath and became one of heavy metal’s most influential guitarists. His down-tuned riffs and ominous compositions helped shape the sound of the genre, particularly on albums such as “Paranoid”, “Master Of Reality” and “Vol. 4”.
Robert Plant rose to international fame as the vocalist of Led Zeppelin, whose mixture of blues, hard rock and folk transformed popular music in the late 1960s and 1970s. His subsequent solo career has been marked by stylistic exploration and collaborations, including his acclaimed work with Alison Krauss.
For now, there are no confirmed live dates for an Iommi–Plant project, and Iommi has not announced a conventional solo tour. The possibility of a collaboration remains an intriguing idea rather than an official plan.
