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Black Sabbath reunion moves forward without Bill Ward

Bill Ward's bandmates in Black Sabbath aren't in the mood to negotiate with the drummer at the moment. February 6, 2012 - Bill Ward's bandmates in Black Sabbath aren't in the mood to negotiate with the drummer at the moment.

Drummer Bill Ward holding out on Black Sabbath reunion

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has threatened to drop out of the band's upcoming album and tour, another hurdle for reunion plans that were already facing difficulties due to guitarist Tony Iommi's recent cancer diagnosis. February 2, 2012 - Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has threatened to drop out of the band's upcoming album and tour, another hurdle for reunion plans that were already facing difficulties due to guitarist Tony Iommi's recent cancer diagnosis.

Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi has lymphoma, but continues recording

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, but it won't stop the band's plans for their first new studio set in 33 years. // Tour dates at SoundSpike January 9, 2012 - Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, but it won't stop the band's plans for their first new studio set in 33 years.

Black Sabbath unleashes first round of reunion shows

Legendary metal outfit Black Sabbath will reunite for a European trek next spring in anticipation of a fall release -- the band's first in 33 years. // Tour dates at SoundSpike November 21, 2011 - Legendary metal outfit Black Sabbath will reunite for a European trek next spring in anticipation of a fall release -- the band's first in 33 years.

Black Sabbath regroups to record album with Rick Rubin, tour

Black Sabbath's four original members -- frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward -- are recording their first new studio album in 33 years, and will back it with a world tour, the band announced at a press conference Friday (11/11). November 11, 2011 - Black Sabbath's four original members are recording their first new studio album in 33 years, and will back it with a world tour.

Ozzy Osbourne sues for rights to Black Sabbath name

June 1, 2009 - Ozzy Osbourne has filed suit against guitarist Tony Iommi over ownership of the Black Sabbath name. The trademark-infringement suit--which, in part, claims Osbourne's signature lead vocals are largely responsible for the band's extraordinary success--was filed Friday (5/29) in a New York federal court, and reportedly seeks to return ownership of the name, as well as profits from the use of the band's name and logos, to the original four Sabbath members, Osbourne, Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.

March's New Music DVD Releases: Green Day, Black Sabbath, The Beatles

March 12, 2008 - Plus: Johnny Cash, Lindsey Buckingham, more

Heaven and Hell adds new dates to fall trek

July 9, 2007 - Heaven and Hell--which reunites Ronnie James Dio with two founding members of Black Sabbath--has tacked on several new dates to the band's fall calendar.

Briefly: Heaven and Hell, Notorious B.I.G., Shadows Fall, Yes

February 13, 2007 - Original Black Sabbath members Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi have teamed with post-Ozzy Osbourne-era Sabbath frontman Ronnie James Dio and drummer Vinnie Appice to record three new cuts for a forthcoming best-of set.
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tour dates and tickets
May 2012
18 - Moscow, Russia - Olimpiski
21 - St. Petersburg, Russia - New Arena
23 - Helsinki, Finland - Hartwall Arena
25 - Stockholm, Sweden - Stadium
27 - Jelling, Denmark - Jelling Festival
29 - Bergen, Norway - Bergen Calling Festival
31 - Oslo, Norway - Spektrum

June 2012
2 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo Stadium
4 - Dortmund, Germany - Westfalenhalle
6 - Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena
10 - Donnington, United Kingdom - Download Festival
12 - Rotterdam, Holland - Ahoy
15 - Vitoria, Spain - Azkena Rock Festival
17 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
19 - Paris, France - Bercy
22 - Dessel, Belgium - Grasspop Metal Meeting
24 - Milan, Italy - Gods of Metal
26 - Vienna, Austria - Stadhalle
28 - Belgrade, Serbia - Usce Park

July 2012
1 - Athens, Greece - Rockwave Festival
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