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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...
Metal Insider’s Top 5: Reasons Why Black Sabbath’s Debut Album Remains Monumental

Metal Insider’s Top 5: Reasons Why Black Sabbath’s Debut Album Remains Monumental

by Metal Insider | Feb 13, 2012 | Top 5

Metal Insider’s Top 5 is a column where we count down the top five of…well basically anything. Forty two years ago today, Black Sabbath’s self-titled debut album was released. Though the album didn’t come out in the States until June 2 of that year, the album’s UK...

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...

Facebook Campaign To Get Bill Ward Back In Black Sabbath Gains Steam

by Metal Insider | Feb 8, 2012 | Metal Musical Chairs, Rumors and Gossip

Last week was somewhat of a rollercoaster for metal fans. Shortly after Bill Ward threatened to not partake in the reunion unless given a “signable” contract, the remaining members of Sabbath announced that they “have no choice but to continue recording without him...

Black Sabbath Will Continue On Without Bill Ward

by Zach Shaw | Feb 3, 2012 | We're Keeping The Band Together

Yesterday, drummer Bill Ward dropped a bombshell on fans, announcing that he would be forced to leave Black Sabbath if he didn’t receive a “signable” contract. At the time, it was unclear what Black Sabbath’s stance would be. Today, though, the remaining three members...
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