News - 03/02/2012

Bill Ward threatens to leave Black Sabbath

Bill Ward threatens to leave Black Sabbath

More troubles for the Black Sabbath reunion. After Tony Iommi's lymphoma diagnosis - that forced the band to move the recording sessions to London and to pull out of a headlining slot at Coachella - now drummer Bill Ward has threatened to back out of the reunion.

Ward posted a lengthy public statement to fans on his website, saying that he requires a "signable contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band". "Several days ago, after nearly a year of trying to negotiate, another 'unsignable' contract was handed to me," he adds in the letter.
And he explains: "The place I'm in feels lousy and lonely because as much as I want to play and participate, I also have to stand for something and not sign on. If I sign as-is, I stand to lose my rights, dignity and respectability as a rock musician".

That said, Ward says that he still wants the reunion to happen: "Let me say that although this has put me in some kind of holding pattern, I am packed and ready to leave the U.S. for England. More importantly, I definitely want to play on the album, and I definitely want to tour with Black Sabbath".





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