Original line-up of Black Sabbath have reformed

[binnie]

This probably belongs in the unpopular musical opinions thread but I far, FAR prefer the Jake E. Lee stuff to the Zakk Wylde stuff any day. Shot In the Dark, Bark At the Moon, Secret Loser, Lightning Strikes, all killer stuff!

I think you'll find plenty of people here who agree.

The problem with Zakk Wylde is that he's recorded too much - he's made himself into a self parody.

I can see why people like 'No More Tears', but it feels a little contrived to me ('let's write some hits'). I'd say that 'No Rest For The Wicked' was a damn fine record for it's time, but being of it's time it hasn't aged well. Shitty production aside, 'Bark...' and 'Ultimate...' are more interesting and a little stronger.

Personally, I think that 'Scream' was a great record. Easily his best since 'Diary...'

[Mr Walker]

Saw this posted in a Sabbath Forum...

Posted by Aron Ward (Bill Ward's son) before it was deleted :

"There’s one thing about Black Sabbath which should not be understated: If Black Sabbath is missing any one of its members it’s no longer Black Sabbath." - Henry Rollins. I'm with Henry the press is spinning this shit storm to read as if my dad has quit. This is not true. The guys know that. That's why they said the door is ALWAYS open.

My dad hasn't "declined" playing with black sabbath or "threatened" to pull out of this reunion. As he stated his bags are packed and he's ready to go. He say's it loud and clear, he definitely wants to play on the album and he definitely wants to tour.

I know he's been committed to this project from the beginning all the way to the point everyone else flew off to the uk.

When i saw him over the summer he had this little cd case with him that had all the rehearsals and song ideas. Each cd was sharpie scrawled with rough titles and ideas they had been working on.

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 3 weeks ago he was working extremely hard and close with the other 3 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.

Ive 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

"Get over it Bill" : My dad has "gotten over it" again and again. He's risen above this bullshit thing called showbiz for the last 30 years. He's respected because he's real and honest not just because he's a complete bad ass on the drums. He's been there for other musicians. In all kinds of circles - punk rock, hardcore, metal whatever. He was one of the first to get his head screwed back on after the 70's and get cleaned up. he's given so much support to so many people trying to pull themselves out of the hell called addiction. He tries so hard to stay in touch with the fans. He'll talk your ear off if you get a chance. He is humbled by your support and loves you.

"Can't believe he needs to make this public" or "it's not the first time" : You're an idiot and have no idea what the hell's really going on. Just shut the fuck up and keep the speculation and lies to yourself. what my dad posted was from his heart, on the level and as usual completely honest. He wants you to know what's really going on. That he has been given a contract that he can't sign. Nothing more to it. No hidden agenda. disappointingly someone else is trying to shroud everything in some kind of X Factor "yeah it's full steam ahead - We have no choice" bullshit. Of course they have a choice.

"Don't be so greedy" : He is by no means greedy man. If he was he would of settled with whatever contract given him. It's kind of obvious someone else is greedy. Wake up. He lives in a modest home in southern california. pays rent like the rest of uz. In case your still blind look at it this way - Sadly the current "Sabbath" statement reads as if someone would rather see the remaining members play in front of thousands of disappointed, confused and resentful fans then give my dad a dignified agreement. additionally the record sales will be severely affected because it isn't the promised original line up. All this because of someone's inability to respect him as the committed founding member he is. this has derailed the fan's hopes of seeing the original line up and strongly divided the fans. What a way to fuck up such a powerful, influential and inspirational legacy for the rest of time.

"Who cares, it's just a bunch pensioners" : I'm just as cynical about old rock legends getting back on the road "one more time" as anyone but this is BLACK SABBATH. they've never been a conventional band. Thing is i know these guys have been rehearsing loads. over the last couple months. When i've caught up with my dad he's been talking about how heavy the jams have been and how hard he's been playing. do you think people were looking at Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman or Max Roach going "man these guys are boring and old" No! It's the music that's important, played by the masters themselves. Thats what we want. They're here to teach us, inspire us and make us flip out. I saw the (Captain Beefhearts) Magic Band recently on tour and they were clearly the definite article. legends. Completely schooled any new hip shiny processed hyped out mush you've been exposed to in the last couple years. There's no doubt that there are loads of new heavy as fuck bands out there but to me Black Sabbath are still totally relevant. It's pointless to bitch about their age. They will kick serious fucking ass. Trust.

To Terry (my godfather) , Ozzy (my friend when i was little) and Tony (towering hero) i hope that you will listen to your fans. They want all of you together. As YOU are black sabbath so is my Dad. I hope you guys can work it out.

Aron Ward

[ELVIS]

Personally, I think that 'Scream' was a great record. Easily his best since 'Diary...'

Exactly!

[ELVIS]

Thanks Mr Walker...

[kissfan1976]

via Ultimate Classic Rock.Com

Black Sabbath sounds determined to keep recording its next album without drummer Bill Ward — in fact, they may have already lined up his replacement. But disappointed fans who had been looking forward to a full reunion of the band’s original lineup aren’t taking the news lying down.
As of this writing, more than 8,000 people have joined the Facebook group ‘1,000,000 Black Sabbath Fans Say Yes To Bill Ward,’ lending public support to the drummer following his ouster over complaints regarding his reunion contract. As one Facebook post put it, “Bill Ward is not able to be substituted for… It is like a Zep record without (John) Bonham.”

Of course, Ward has left the band on multiple occasions in the past — and Sabbath has a long tradition of replacing almost all of its members at various points, including Ozzy Osbourne. But now that they’ve effectively been denied the reunion they were promised, a number of fans are understandably frustrated.

That hasn’t stopped the remaining Sabbath members from moving on without Ward; in fact, they’ve reportedly found his replacement in Osbourne’s drummer, Tommy Clufetos. This is just a rumor for now — and as the band put it in their announcement following Ward’s ouster, “our door is always open” — but it doesn’t look like either side is willing to back down in this argument.

[ELVIS]

Guess I'll be keeping my money...

[chefcraig]

As of this moment (2/8/12, 1:16PM), 12,585 people "LIKE" 1,000,000 Black Sabbath Fans Say Yes To Bill Ward on Facebook.

[Mr Walker]

As of this moment (2/8/12, 1:16PM), 12,585 people "LIKE" 1,000,000 Black Sabbath Fans Say Yes To Bill Ward on Facebook.

Now about an hour later it's up to 14,337... growing, but do you think they'll hit their mark?

[Matt White]

HA!!!

Check out the link to VH1...they have a poll... http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2012-...y-on-facebook/


Thank you for voting!


Absolutely not! The band wont be the same without the original lineup. 96.68%

[Mr Walker]

I saw the original Sabbath line up with Ward at the Ozzfest 1999... maybe past their prime, but I lost my breath when they started War Pigs and I saw the four of them onstage together.

[gbranton]

I just saved hundreds while keeping the same car insurance.

[Matt White]

Same here.....

The tour with PANTERA & the DEFTONES.....

BLACK SABBATH KICKED ASS.............


Nobody plays the drums like Bill....they never get the groove right........

It's no fucking "reunion" without him...ansd shouldn't get to be called "BLACK SABBATH" without him....just like heaven and hell

[ELVIS]

The should just call it Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler

[twonabomber]

The should just call it Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler

don't give Sharon any ideas...

[ELVIS]

Like she hasn't thought of that already...