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Bill Ward Confirms That He Will Not Be Playing With Black Sabbath This Summer

by Zach Shaw | May 15, 2012 | Drama Bloody Drama, Updates

When Black Sabbath announced plans to perform at Lollapalooza and a one-off hometown show, in addition to the previously announced Download Festival gig, one question remained: who will be behind the drum kit? Well today, original drummer Bill Ward has confirmed that...

Drummer Vinny Appice Has Not Been Approached By Black Sabbath To Replace Bill Ward

by Zach Shaw | Apr 20, 2012 | Drama Bloody Drama, Updates

While Black Sabbath are in the studio and preparing for Download Fest and Lollapalooza, many fans remain hopeful that drummer Bill Ward will rejoin the group. However, many believe that if Ward and Sabbath don’t reach an agreement, former Black Sabbath/Heaven &...

Bill Ward Remains Hopeful For “Positive Outcome” With Black Sabbath

by Zach Shaw | Feb 17, 2012 | Drama Bloody Drama, Updates

The situation between Black Sabbath and drummer Bill Ward has been extremely intense. However, fans hoping that Ward will receive the “signable contract” he’s been asking for (including those apart of the large Facebook campaign) might have reason to remain optimistic...

Sharon Osbourne Denies Recent Black Sabbath Rumors, While Bill Ward’s Son Speaks Out

by Zach Shaw | Feb 9, 2012 | Drama Bloody Drama

In case you haven’t noticed, the current situation between Bill Ward and Black Sabbath is a heated topic within the metal community. Many fans (including one large Facebook campaign) are hoping Sabbath will give Ward the “signable contract” he’s asking for, citing...
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