Bill Ward not drumming for Black Sabbath reunion shows
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
It's official. The Black Sabbath reunion isn't a complete one. Drummer Bill Ward has decided to pass on playing the upcoming Sabbath gigs including a headlining slot at Lollapalooza in Chicago this August.
Ward posted a lengthy letter at his official website where he discussed in detail the reason behind his declining to join the band on the road. Some of the excerpts read as thus:… Read More
RiO!B episode – February 9, 2012
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Bill Ward may sit out the Black Sabbath reunion
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
So you know that Black Sabbath reunion that we're all hyped up for? The one where they're touring the world and releasing a new album this year? Well is drummer Bill Ward doesn't get his way, he wants nothing to do with it.
According to Metal Hammer, Ward recently posted in a blog that his part in the reunion may be uncertain due to "unsignable" contract negotiations. Since I'm trying… Read More
Black Sabbath releasing new album, touring in 2012
Friday, November 11th, 2011It's finally official. After making us all wait for longer than necessary, the reunited members of Black Sabbath announced they are releasing a new album and will tour the world in 2012. Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward convened at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles at 11:11 am PST on November 11th to make the announcement.
They will release a brand new album in the fall of 2012 which will be produced by Rick Rubin. Furthermore, the reunited metal masters will headline next year's download… Read More
Black Sabbath holding press conference on 11/11/11
Friday, November 4th, 2011
November 11, 2011 is being dubbed National Metal Day by VH1 Classic...which means nothing since VH1 Classic is a channel not many people watch. But 11/11/11 is also the day that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward aka Black Sabbath will be holding a press conference at the Whisky-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles at 11:11 am local time (via Rolling… Read More
Black Sabbath reunites with original lineup, releasing album in 2012
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Ozzy Osbourne. Tony Iommi. Geezer Butler. Bill Ward. Once upon a time, these four were once collectively called Black Sabbath and it looks like they're finally getting back together for another round.
Speaking to the Birmingham Mail (via CoS),… Read More
