Bill Ward

Van Halen bassist recalls being stunned as Ward "didn't even flinch."

These rock and metal musicians have various reasons for not eating turkey on Thanksgiving.

Drummer recalls shared same vision of "specter" that was their "guardian angel."

Explore the groundbreaking journey of Black Sabbath's 'Master of Reality' album, a pivotal release in heavy music history.

May the birthdays be filled with plenty of candles for these rock stars celebrating this month.

He'd like to make a new album though.

Bassist says drummer dismissed him without consulting bandmates.

After years of mudslinging, Ozzy Osbourne has expressed regret that Bill Ward wasn't on Black Sabbath's last tour.

Bill Ward continues to be offended by accusations made by his former Black Sabbath band mates about his health.

A new Reverb.com shop will feature more than 200 historic items used in the studio and on tour.

In a new documentary, Bill Ward discusses playing under the influence of LSD during Black Sabbath's early days.

Estranged Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has offered a rebuttal to Ozzy Osbourne's recent professions of sadness regarding Ward's absence from what's being billed as the band's final tour.

If he had his way, exiled Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward says he'd be back behind the kit for the band when they record what's being billed as their last album and head out on their allegedly final tour.

The Bill Ward vs. Black Sabbath battle continues with a new interview in Rolling Stone.

According to vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, Sabbath will disband after one more album and touring cycle.

Black Sabbath may have enjoyed major returns for their reunion on their '13' album, but founding drummer Bill Ward missed out on the disc after engaging in a very public contract dispute with the other original members. Not only did he miss out on the album, Ward says it's also damaged his relationship with singer Ozzy Osbourne.

Co-founding Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward paid tribute to his contemporary in Led Zeppelin on his 'Rock 50' radio show (embedded above), saying, "If you want to strive toward something, just listen to John Bonham."

Black Sabbath have had a monster year in 2013, but it almost didn't happen at all. On top of guitarist Tony Iommi's lymphoma diagnosis, original drummer Bill Ward pulled out of the Sabbath reunion due to contractual issues. Although Black Sabbath have captured success with Brad Wilk in the studio and Tommy Clufetos on tour, both Tony Iommi and bassist Geezer Butler have reiterated that they wished

While the rest of of the world has embraced Black Sabbath's latest album, '13' with open arms, one person who can't bare to listen to the disc is the band's estranged drummer Bill Ward.

Although original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward may be estranged from the pioneering heavy metal band, Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi definitely still cares about his former bandmate. Yesterday, we reported that Ward had successfully undergone surgery for diverticulitis. In response to the news, Iommi wished Ward the best via the guitarist's official website.