Black
Sabbath members Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Geeer
Butler have
vowed to continue recording their new album without Bill
Ward after
the drummer announced that he will not be able to participate in the
recording of the reunited band's new album or perform with them on
tour unless he is presented with what he described as a "fair
agreement" and a "signable contract" that financially
reflects his contributions to Sabbath's history and his standing
as a founding member of the band.
Ward issued a statement in which he said in part, "At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the Black Sabbath album and tour. However, I am unable to continue unless a 'signable' contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band."
The drummer, who played on 10 of Sabbath's first 11 studio albums, emphasized, "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."
The recording sessions for the original band's first new album in 33 years were recently moved to London so that Iommi, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, could be close to his doctors.
In response, Iommi, Osbourne and Butler have issued the following statement:
"We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans... 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!!!"
Ward issued a statement in which he said in part, "At this time, I would love nothing more than to be able to proceed with the Black Sabbath album and tour. However, I am unable to continue unless a 'signable' contract is drawn up; a contract that reflects some dignity and respect toward me as an original member of the band."
The drummer, who played on 10 of Sabbath's first 11 studio albums, emphasized, "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."
The recording sessions for the original band's first new album in 33 years were recently moved to London so that Iommi, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, could be close to his doctors.
In response, Iommi, Osbourne and Butler have issued the following statement:
"We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans... 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!!!"
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