Tony IommiTony Iommi, founding member of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma.

On the Black Sabbath's websites and social networking pages the band members says that Tony is working with his doctors to get the best treatment plan.

Read the bands full statement and leave your messages for Tony on their Facebook page.

We all look forward for Tony recovered and to see him out on tour with Black Sabbath.