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), & […]
Castle Remaster Update
April 23, 1996 by
Here’s a Remaster update: The third batch of remasters has been released. For some reason, Castle has held back Live at Last until the middle of May. On a personal note, I don’t care if they ever release that, I think it’s crap. However, it should be released in May. BATCH 3: Live Evil, Born […]
Rob Halford NOT in Black Sabbath
April 23, 1996 by
Band management, plus Pete Scott and Alexander Rack all say that Rob Halford is not joining Black Sabbath. The Halford involvement is for either an Iommi solo album, or some sort of Iommi/Halford project (like the Coverdale/Page project). I’m told that Iommi is in the pre demo stage now for new material for both a […]
Black Sabbath & Rob Halford
March 25, 1996 by
This is what I’ve found out about the two current situations with Black Sabbath. Regarding Rob Halford.. Sabbath management has said that Tony Iommi has spoken with Rob Halford (and Glenn Hughes for that matter) in regards to working together. The same person who told me this also has said that Tony Iommi is very […]
Random News Bits
March 1, 1996 by
Sabbath Management confirms that Tony Iommi has spoken to both Rob Halford & Glenn Hughes in regards to working together. It is not known whether this is for Black Sabbath, or a Tony Iommi solo project, which the statement also says Tony is keen on doing. IRS Records has asked Black Sabbath not to renew […]
Various Black Sabbath Updates
January 24, 1996 by
A few random news items I picked up. The Forbidden tour is definitely over, and no new dates are planned for the Forbidden tour. The word I get is that the band will return shortly to the studio to begin work on a new album. More info when I get it. Tony Iommi is doing […]
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