Ozzy v Iommi in lawsuit

OZZY Osbourne has told former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi to “do the right thing” after accusing him of taking over the heavy metal titans’ name and costing him royalties from merchandise sales.

Osbourne filed a lawsuit against the guitarist in a New York City court, saying Iommi falsely claimed to have sole rights to Black Sabbath’s trademark in recent negotiations with a company that sells the band’s merchandise.

Lawyers who have represented Iommi did not respond to messages seeking comment, but Iommi noted in a separate lawsuit against the merchandise firm that he had been the only constant member in the 40-year history of the band.