I’m not quite sure what to make of this, but it would appear that the Iommi/Butler/Osbourne who will be reuniting as Black Sabbath for Ozzy’s OzzFest did not even ask Bill Ward to be a part of it. My source for this is Bill’s himself. If you want to hear what Bill had to say […]
"REUNION" 97!
March 18, 1997 by
This past week, based mainly on something Howard Stern said on his morning radio show, it would appear that Black Sabbath may reuinite and play some shows at Ozzy Osbourne’s "OzzFest 97". If you want to hear a Real Audio 3 file of what Howard Stern said, click here. That said, the rumours say that […]
BILL WARD SOLO RELEASES UPDATE
February 11, 1997 by
I received an E-Mail from Mark Jones (Bill Ward’s Production Manager) regarding info on not just one, but *THREE* Bill Ward Solo releases in 1997. Here is the Press Release: BILL WARD / MUNGUS SHINE ENTERTAINMENT At 5 p.m. Pacific time, on Thursday the 30th of January, 97, Mungus Shine Entertainment (owned by Bill Ward), […]
BILL WARD SOLO UPDATE
January 2, 1997 by
Today I received an E-Mail from Mark Jones, who is Bill Ward’s production manager. It contains lots of cool news for Bill Ward fans. Here is his E-Mail. Date sent: Thu, 2 Jan 1997 17:23:13 -0500 From: GoDrum@aol.com To: apogee@metronet.com Subject: Bill Ward Joe, Sorry that it’s been so long. We have been locked away […]
More on Tony Martin & Iommi Solo
December 19, 1996 by
Tony Martin Not Out!: That’s right. Tony Martin is still “in” Black Sabbath. Pete Scott, the guy who runs the fan club spoke with Iommi recently, and he Iommi stated that he is definitely not “out”. Nothing’s been decided yet as to what is happening with Sabbath once Iommi’s solo project is done, but as […]
Tony Martin Departure Update
October 18, 1996 by
I’ve seen several remarks from people about my comment two days ago regarding Tony Martin leaving. Let me clarify a few things. Sabbath has not been pronounced “dead”. Quite the opposite. My sources say that it will continue after the solo album. I also do not know whether Martin has left on his own accord […]
Various Solo Project Updates
October 16, 1996 by
There are several small updates I have to post today. Iommi Solo album update: Work progresses on the solo album. A three track demo now exists, and is being used to secure a record deal. The lineup on the solo album will be: Tony Iommi (guitars), Glenn Hughes (vocals and bass), Dave Holland (drums), & […]
The Shadows Tribute Album Info
September 26, 1996 by
The Shadows Tribute Album is about ready for release. Tony Iommi makes an appearance on it, and here’s some info about the tribute. The Shadows, sometimes known as “The Ventures of England,” were pioneering instrumental rockers that influenced an entire generation of British guitar players. The Shadows had more #1 hits on the British charts […]
Tony Iommi Solo Information
August 20, 1996 by
Work on Tony Iommi’s solo album pushes on. He’s currently writing material with Don Airey. Don last played with Tony on Sabbath’s Never Say Die album in 1978. The solo album will feature multiple vocalists, one of which is the more well known Rob Halford. Also appearing on vocals will be Glenn Hughes (source is […]
Wheels of Confusion Book
July 5, 1996 by
There is a very good new book out now about Black Sabbath. It’s called “Wheels of Confusion: The Story of Black Sabbath”. It covers from the start up to 1995. If you’d like to read more about it, and get some ordering information, go to the Fanzines & Publications page here.
