Black Sabbath's Bill Ward threatens to pull out of reunion
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 planned album and tour unless he receives a "signable contract … that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band".Ward's announcement throws the reunion into question. Despite Black Sabbath's confidence in Novemb...
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. ... 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 "... 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 n... more info
ContactMusic — The reunited members of Black Sabbath have pledged to carry on without drummer Bill Ward if his threat to quit the band over a contract dispute comes to fruition Ozzy Osb... more info
Perez Hilton — Bummer! Let's hope they can work everything out!
Back in November, Black Sabbath announced plans to reunite for a 2012 world tour AND a new album!
Now, the band's drumme... 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