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A full Black Sabbath reunion -- i.e. one with drummer Bill Ward behind the kit -- could still come to pass, despite contractual issues within the band, Ozzy Osbourne says. In an video interview with NME, Ozzy said "the door is open" to his bandmate, who's sitting out the group's string of reunion shows...

On the main page of the official Black Sabbath website, fans will find links to news, multimedia and an online store, but for the time being, there's one thing they won't find: photos of Bill Ward. The drummer has been feuding for months with the pioneering British metal band, and he's evidently opted to take himself out of the picture -- literally...

In light of the recent statement from Bill Ward regarding his decision not to play on the upcoming slew of Black Sabbath live dates, the band has just released their own statement about the controversy: From Black Sabbath via press release: "We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill's latest statement...

Bill Ward will not be playing with Black Sabbath at all this summer, to be 100 percent clear. The drummer issued a statement about the matter that is quite lengthy. Miscommunication seems to be at the heart of the fact that he will not be participating at a handful of gigs...

For some fans, the upcoming Black Sabbath reunion won't be complete unless all four original members -- including drummer Bill Ward, who has pulled out over contract disputes -- participate. Hence "1,000,000 Black Sabbath fans say yes to Bill Ward," a new Facebook page created in support of Ward...

Black Sabbath, a group whose name suggests an evil day of rest, may soon get its own day of worship. That's the word from Martin Mullaney, a council cabinet member for leisure, sport and culture in the pioneering metal band's hometown of Birmingham, England...

As Noisecreep previously reported, Black Sabbath are reuniting for a whirlwind tour and brand new album. However, recent developments may completely derail the project. The band's original drummer Bill Ward has apparently been given an "unsignable" contract...

The members of Black Sabbath are asking fans to send "positive vibes" to guitarist Tony Iommi, who has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, according to a press release. The news comes as the group's original lineup readies its first new album in 33 years, and despite Iommi's health scare, the foursome plans to plow ahead...

11/11/11, also being called "Nigel Tufnel Day" in honor of the Spinal Tap guitarist's special "goes to 11" amp, will also be remembered as the day the original four members of Black Sabbath -- Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward -- announced they are reuniting with plans for a new album and tour in 2012...