In an incredibly close race that saw multiple lead changes throughout the entire voting process, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi narrowly beat out Slipknot / Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor for Rock Titan of the Year in the 2012 Loudwire Music Awards.
The legendary axe-man and master of the riff was diagnosed with cancer early in 2012, and although it stopped the majority of Black Sabbath’s tour dates, one thing it never stopped was Tony Iommi.
Despite the lymphoma diagnosis, Iommi continued writing for Black Sabbath’s massively anticipated next album, ’13,’ laying down guitar lines that will surely blow us away once its released in June 2013.
Congrats to Tony Iommi. For his bravery and dedication to heavy metal, fans have voted the Black Sabbath legend their 2012 Rock Titan of the Year.
Poll results:
Corey Taylor, Slipknot/Stone Sour 29.12%
Jesse Leach, Killswitch Engage 2.45%
John Baizley, Baroness 0.99%
Phil Anselmo, Pantera/Down 6.44%
Randy Blythe, Lamb of God 7.94%
Slash 20.73%
Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath 32.33%
Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann for Loudwire 16 January 2013