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Loudwire on MSNBill Ward Sends Message to Bandmates Following Final Black Sabbath ShowBill Ward's emotional return to Black Sabbath at Birmingham's Villa Park reminded fans of the band's rich history and the enduring bonds forged through music.
Following the show, Ward took to social media to thank fans and reflect on the experience, saying it meant everything to him to be part of the final chapter. His heartfelt words and return to the stage gave Black Sabbath the most fitting sendoff imaginable – with all four founding members standing together one last time.
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Louder on MSNTony Iommi compared Bill Ward to a Lord Of The Rings monster at Black Sabbath’s epic farewell gig: “You look like Gollum!”As Ward issues a heartfelt thank you to his bandmates and fans, Sabbath’s guitarist admits he likened the drummer’s appearance when topless to an emaciated hobbit
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Ward has an on-and-off history with Black Sabbath and was the only original band member who did not play on their final album, 13, which was released in June 2013. The album, which was the English rock band’s first studio release in 18 years, featured Osbourne, Iommi, and Butler with drummer Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine.
Fans Say Black Sabbath’s Final Show Ended 'Coldly,' But What Really Happened? originally appeared on Parade.
Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward will take one final, long-deserved bow with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Ozzy Osbourne at the Back To The Beginning concert, taking place July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham.
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Louder on MSNBlack Sabbath’s Tony Iommi issues update on long-awaited solo album: “I’m trying to finish off what I started”Now that Back To The Beginning is in the rear-view mirror, heavy metal’s foundational guitarist is returning to work on his first solo album in 20 years
As some of the other guys in Sabbath had said in the past though, the “final reunion” that took place without Ward behind the kit felt “unfinished”. It wasn’t the same. Thus, he was brought back on for the band’s very last curtain call for one of the most emotional events in heavy metal history.