Metalsucks — Just yesterday, Bill Ward released a statement in which he threatened to bow out of the recently announced new Black Sabbath album and world tour unless he was given “a ‘signable’ contract.” Now Black Sabbath have announced via their Faceboo... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans...we have no choice but to continue recording without him although our door is always open... We are still... more info

Metal Injection — What…the…fuck…is going on…with Black Sabbath? Yesterday, drummer Bill Ward took to the internet to state he is not pleased with how negotiations are going with Sabbath and cannot continue until he gets his fair due. Most assumed this is just ... more info

ContactMusic — Black Sabbaths reunion is in doubt after drummer Bill Ward has threatened to pull out of the project The band announced they were reforming their original line up for a new album and tour last year but this has suffered setbacks firstly when guita... more info

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has said he will not participate in the British heavy metal band's reunion recordings and tour unless he is offered a "signable" contract. more info

ContactMusic — Download Festival is now in its tenth year and to celebrate the milestone the festival has announced that they are adding a further fourteen acts to the line-up Joining the headliners Metallica Black Sabbath and Prodigy will be Steel Panther Slash fe... more info

Guardian Music — Drummer says he will not continue with comeback album and tour unless he receives a 'signable' contractBill Ward has threatened to pull out of the Black Sabbath reunion. In an open letter on his website, the drummer said he will not continue with the... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Ward released a public statement on Thursday saying that the proposed agreement would cause him to lose his “rights, dignity and respectability as a rock musician.” more info

Gigwise — Drummer refuses offer.... more info

Chorus.fm — Drummer Bill Ward may not participate in *Black Sabbath* (http://blacksabbath.com/)'s upcoming reunion tour and album, as he is unhappy with the contract. At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the Black Sabbath album... more info