Their Tool Winter Tour played dates across the U.S. and Canada in January and February 2012. The band played at Ozzfest Japan on May 12, 2013. On July 15, 2014, Carey and Jones informed Rolling Stone that family commitments and an ongoing lawsuit are the key reasons for the delayed…
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In February, the band announced that original lead vocalist Jesse Leach would return to the band, as the band felt that Leach’s energy, as well as his overall comfort and command of both the old and new material, made him the clear choice during auditions.
From late February to early March 2012, they headlined five dates at Soundwave festival.
Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma on 9 January 2012, which forced the band to cancel all but two shows ( Download Festival and Lollapalooza Festival) of a previously booked European tour.
On January 4, 2012, the band announced that Howard Jones had left the band. The band did not disclose the reason for this decision out of respect for Jones but simply thanked him for his nine years with the band and wished him well, as well as thanking the fans…
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On June 13, 2012, the band announced Ugly Noise as the title of the next album. In July, guitarist Michael Gilbert said the album would feature songwriting contributions from former bassist Jason Newsted . The album was released on December 21, 2012.
The Path of Totality won Album of the Year at the 2012 Revolver Golden Gods Awards.
The band entered the studio in January 2012 to mix a live album plus record several covers for an upcoming release.
During a 2012 appearance on That Metal Show , when asked about the possibility of a Pantera reunion, Vinnie Paul said that it would be possible if Dimebag Darrell were still alive. Despite being proud of his Pantera years, however, he indicated that there were no plans for a reunion,…
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A new line-up was put together and the band played their first gig in 25 years at the Cradle Will Rock festival in Shildon , County Durham. In 2012, they were invited to play at Hammerfest lV and also at the Headbangers Open Air festival in Germany. The band also…
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