Ozzy tells Iommi beat cancer or I'll kill you myself

Ozzy's Boneyard has premiered on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio channel 38. The station broadcasts classic hard rock and metal from artists including Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Metallica, AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix and Van Halen.

As part of its premier, an interview special was aired with Osbourne where he talked about Tommi Iommi's battle with cancer.

"He's gonna beat it. What it's down to is determination, and believe me, this guy's got more determination than anybody I've ever met. It's gonna be fine. It's just one of those trials in life that happen, you know. . .

He's got so much support, not only from each one of us in the band, but the fan base; it's unbelievable. And it's one of them problems you have in life. . .

He ain't gonna die, I'm telling you. I told him if he dies, I'm gonna kill him."

Iommi is currently working with specialists to chart a course of treatment for the disease.