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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: 'Let's Rock!'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has told Launch Radio Networks he's going to have to take a trip through the group's old records to get ideas for a set list for the band's upcoming appearance at this year's Ozzfest. “I mean, it's not new for me to listen back to the old stuff, because I ...June 4, 2004
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It's Official: Original BLACK SABBATH Lineup To Play OZZFEST 2004!
After initially declining an offer to join BLACK SABBATH members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler for a reunion on Ozzfest 2004, drummer Bill Ward has now reconsidered. The original lineup is now complete for their much-anticipated headlining slot on the 9th annual Ozzfest. Sharon Osbourn...June 2, 2004
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Former THE WILDHEARTS Drummer Resurfaces In SECURITY
Former THE WILDHEARTS/GRAND THEFT AUDIO drummer Ritch Battersby and ex-GRAND THEFT AUDIO singer Jay Butler have joined forces in a new band called SECURITY. Commented THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger: "Hey y'all. If you haven't already heard SECURITY, Ritch (ex-WILDHEARTS) new band, then I strongly su...May 31, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Fans Launch Petition To Get New Music From The Band
Several BLACK SABBATH fans have launched an online petition to convince the original SABBATH members — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Terry "Geezer" Butler and Bill Ward — to record a new studio album following their scheduled appearance at this year's Ozzfest. "BLACK SABBATH is all together at the mome...May 27, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI: Video Interview Posted Online
A 24-minute video interview with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has been posted online at the Rhino web site. Watch it at this location. Among the topics discussed during the interview are: * The Stonehenge stage set & "Spinal Tap" * Other lineups besides Iommi/Butler/Ward/Osbourne * SABBATH...May 23, 2004
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Irate BLACK SABBATH Fans Launch Online Petition To Get Drummer BILL WARD Back
Irate BLACK SABBATH fans upset over drummer Bill Ward's exclusion from the group's upcoming reunion at Ozzfest 2004 have launched an online petition to "allow" Bill to play with the band this summer. Once the petition closes on June 20, it will be mailed to Ozzfest founder Sharon Osbourne. To view t...May 20, 2004
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BILL WARD On BLACK SABBATH: 'I'm Ready, Willing And Able To Rock'
BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com has posted a statement from drummer Bill Ward regarding his non-participation in the upcoming BLACK SABBATH reunion at this year's Ozzfest. The statement reads as follows: "Dear SABBATH People, "This morning I received the very sad news that Mike Bordin is to...May 19, 2004
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It's Official: BLACK SABBATH To Play This Year's OZZFEST
BLACK SABBATH will reunite for the first time since 2001 for Ozzfest 2004, which begins July 10 in Hartford, Conn., a spokeswoman for the annual road show told Reuters on Tuesday (May 18). Ozzfest co-founder and headliner Ozzy Osbourne will be joined by guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Bu...May 18, 2004
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APARTMENT 26: Dropped By ATLANTIC?
APARTMENT 26, who feature in their ranks singer Biff Butler (son of BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler),have reportedly severed ties with Atlantic Records less than three months after the release of their sophomore album, "Music For The Massive". The split with Atlantic marks the second time the B...May 12, 2004
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Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath
It's this simple: without BLACK SABBATH, you wouldn't be reading this site right now. You would probably have never heard of many of the bands written about here, and in fact, most of those bands probably wouldn't exist. BLACK SABBATH, while they certainly didn't invent hard rock, created the templa...April 20, 2004
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BILL WARD: I Wanted BLACK SABBATH To Go On
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about the possibility of the band reuniting for a future tour and studio album. Asked if it ever gets frustrating that SABBATH is not out there, Bill said, "It is frustrating. On the last tour we did, we all worked so hard. I b...April 11, 2004
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OZZY Says He Believes Negotiations Are Underway For A BLACK SABBATH Reunion
Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed in a radio interview that talks are underway for BLACK SABBATH to perform at this year's Ozzfest. Asked during an appearance on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" Wednesday night (March 31) if there is any truth to the reports that SABBATH are in negotiations...April 1, 2004
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ROB HALFORD: I Wouldn't Be Surprised If BLACK SABBATH Played This Year's OZZFEST
Singer Rob Halford of the recently reunited JUDAS PRIEST, who are co-headlining Ozzfest 2004, told Launch Radio Networks that the idea of a BLACK SABBATH reunion at this year's traveling festival makes sense to him. "It's brand new news to me, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it happened...March 31, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE: BLASKO Out, GEEZER BUTLER In?
OZZY OSBOURNE has parted ways with bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson and has re-joined forces with his BLACK SABBATH bandmate Geezer Butler, reliable sources have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Butler's return to OSBOURNE's band has further opened the door for a possible BLACK SABBATH reunion at this year's Oz...March 30, 2004
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DEATH Tribute CD Update: CHIMAIRA, KING DIAMOND Members Lay Down Their Tracks
Guitarist James Murphy (ex-DEATH, OBITUARY, TESTAMENT) has issued the following update regarding the status of the upcoming tribute CD, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner": "Hi everyone, I have some recent progress on the DEATH tribute project, 'Within The Mind',...March 29, 2004
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