BILL WARD's Son Comments On BLACK SABBATH "Shit Storm" - "I Know If They Sort This Out You Won't Be Disappointed"
February 8, 2012, 12 years ago
Speculation continues to run rampant that BLACK SABBATH have replaced original drummer Bill Ward. But these rumours still have not been confirmed by the band or management. The remaining trio - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - are currently writing and recording the new album in Birmingham, while Ward waits until a “singable contract is drawn up."
In the meantime, Bill Ward's son Aron Ward has posted a lengthy statement on the BlackSabbath Fans Facebook Page. It reads in part as follows:
About a month ago my dad called me to let me know that Tony had been diagnosed with cancer. He said they were all flying over in the next couple of weeks to continue recording the album in the UK and begin rehearsals for the summer tours. He'd been rehearsing more than I've ever known him to. Up till about three weeks ago he was working extremely hard and close with the other three on this album/reunion tour. He was in very good spirits and sounded excited to be writing with Tony, Geezer and Ozzy again. I know if they sort this shit out you guys won't be disappointed.
I've always stayed out of my dad's business and would like nothing more than for everything to be worked out swiftly between the guys. Unfortunately it's become personal with all these idiots slagging off my dad so this is for the fucking morons saying…"
Read more on the BlackSabbath Fans Facebook Page.
Fans are rallying around Ward and have launched a new Facebook page dubbed 1,000,000 Black Sabbath Fans Say Yes To Bill Ward.
Black Sabbath’s confirmed European tour dates are below:
May
18 - Moscow, Russia - Olimpiski20 - St. Petersburg, Russia - New Arena
23 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwall Arena
25 - Stockholm, Sweden - Stadium
29 - Bergen, Norway - Bergen Calling Festival
31 - Oslo, Norway - Spektrum
June
2 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo Stadium4 - Dortmund, Germany - Westfalenhalle
10 - Donington, UK - Download Festival
12 - Rotterdam, Holland - Ahoy
15 - Bilbao, Spain - Azkena Rock Festival
17 - Nantes, France - Hellfest
19 - Paris, France - Bercy
22 - Dessel, Belgium - Graspop Metal Meeting
24 - Milan, Italy - Gods of Metal