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Post by Pete on Feb 6, 2012 12:33:22 GMT -5
Black Sabbath made headlines this week when drummer Bill Ward issued a public statement advising fans that he will not participate in the band’s reunion unless he is presented with an agreement that reflects his contributions to the group’s success and longevity.
Ward basically told fans that he’s not getting what he feels is fair share of the Sabbath financial pie and that he deserves better than what band management have put on the table for him.
Now, the other three original Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler – have responded to Ward’s public news with a statement of their own.
"We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans,” said the trio. “We have no choice but to continue recording without him although our door is always open... We are still in the U.K. with Tony. Writing and recording the new album and on a roll... See you at Download!!!"
Sabbath are currently working with producer Rick Rubin on a new album, and have a world tour scheduled to start May 18 in Moscow.
The band recently revealed they were planning to finish writing their new album in Birmingham, while guitarist Iommi is also battling cancer.
Stay tuned.
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Post by snakesandladders on Feb 11, 2012 10:10:59 GMT -5
Can't the lads compromise esp in view of US fans
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Post by Trexx on Feb 11, 2012 13:17:25 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree. I'm wondering what kind of raw deal they're offering Bill? I don't think he'll be an easy switchout. His style is very jazz like. Ever watch how he holds the sticks? It's the old-traditional way.
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Post by Speedy on Feb 17, 2012 9:29:32 GMT -5
Bill is a dumbass for holding back and the Sabs are dumbasses for blowing him off. Compromise is not a dirty word.
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Post by snakesandladders on Feb 17, 2012 13:46:08 GMT -5
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Post by Rush862 on Feb 25, 2012 10:59:09 GMT -5
No Bill Ward, no Sabbath reunion... period! Its not a reunion if all don't participate...
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