Topix — In a long message posted on his website, Ward explained that he was simply not able to come to terms with his bandmates. more info

Metalsucks — From the “Well Who Didn’t See This Coming?” Department: Bill Ward has announced, via an incredibly lengthy statement on his Facebook page, that he will officially not be participating in the upcoming Black Sabbath reunion. Since contract negot... more info

CNN Showbiz — Bad news for Black Sabbath fans: Bill Ward will not be playing drums at any of the group's three gigs scheduled this year. more info

Gigwise — He is unable to agree a contract with the band more info

Guardian Music — Original drummer takes umbrage at being asked to play only three songs at Download festivalBill Ward will not be reuniting with Black Sabbath. The group's original drummer has revealed he will not join Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler for ... more info

ContactMusic — Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward will not take part in the bands reunion shows The original line up of the group - Bill Ozzy Osbourne Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - came together last year to play a series of shows and record their first album toget..... more info

Starpulse — Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the group's reunion plans - because he can't get along with his bandmates and their managers. Ward threatened to quit earlier this year... more info

ContactMusic — Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the groups reunion plans - because he cant get along with his bandmates and their managers Ward threatened to quit earlier this year 12 after revealing he had not been given a signable cont... more info

Chorus.fm — Drummer Bill Ward will officially not be participating in the *Black Sabbath* (http://blacksabbath.com/) reunion. I sincerely regret to inform you that after a final effort to participate in the upcoming Sabbath shows a failure to agree has continued... more info

Metal Injection — Well, this is a bummer for Black Sabbath fans. After the excitement of the Black Sabbath reunion announcement, Bill Ward balked in hopes of getting what he called "a fair deal." Sabbath weren't budging and said they were moving on without him. T... more info