Black Sabbath

[AcademicPistol]

I heard that them and GnR got about 1.5m each for Download 2006 and Tool were the "cheap option" to balance it out!

[Sparticus]

From Thrash Hits

Black Sabbath

We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans...we have no choice but to continue recording without him although our door is always open... We are still in the UK with Tony. Writing and recording the new album and on a roll... See you at Download!!! - Tony, Ozzy and Geezer

[Go_Go_Tonymon]

I'm not a massive sabbath fan but this is a sad day, old men squabbling over how many millions they're set to make. No doubt ozzy's camp will be behind this, not like they need the fucking money.

[t8yman]

Musicians are starting to remind me of footballers with their silly damands for money

[kev1664]

I'd imagine that if Bill does not end up doing it then the other 3 would end up with a bigger share anyway. It is massively unfair if Bill is getting less of a share, that post didnt just sound like it would be about money though. There seems something ureasanoble in the contract, maybe no influence over his parts in the creative aspects of the new album, ridiculous touring schedule, no time off for events important to him etc, just something more than money does not add up.

[2rare2die]

Didnt AC/DC apparently get a reported 5 million for headlining DL 10?

[rivalschools.price]

i would suggest that bill ward has been offered significantly less tghat 25% for him to descibe it as 'unsignable'

[zahidf]

Looks like download will be the only European tour date

TOUR UPDATE: BAND’S SOLE EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE THIS SUMMER SET FOR U.K.’S DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL. OZZY & FRIENDS TO PERFORM MAJORITY OF OTHER SCHEDULED SHOWS

BLACK SABBATH --who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour--have had to put some plans on hold due to Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show of this summer’s previously scheduled European tour. It will take place Sunday, June 10 at the U.K.’s Download Festival.

So as not to let the promoters and fans down, Ozzy Osbourne will now perform the majority of the previously scheduled BLACK SABBATH dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as OZZY & FRIENDS. These “first ever” OZZY & FRIENDS shows will feature appearances by “special guest” musicians includingOfficial Geezer Butler (who will join Ozzy for a special BLACK SABBATH set as a show of respect and support to their friend, Tony Iommi) and longtime former OZZY band member Zakk Wylde. In addition, OZZY will be accompanied by longtime collaborator and friend Slash at select shows, with other “special guests” set to join the tour at various stops along the way (full list of dates, appearances below).

Tony Iommi continues to make excellent progress and is looking forward to getting back out on the road. Meanwhile, BLACK SABBATH continue to write and record music in the U.K. for their upcoming album. More information about these dates and BLACK SABBATH’s recording and touring plans is forthcoming.

[gazza_20]

just to ask, if you have a day tickets, can you get the wristband or whatever for them without having to trek all the way to the campsite check gates? didn't no wether they put them on at the separate entrance for day holders or what?

[roadrunner66]

That explains why they put day tickets on sale so soon. Now worldwide Black Sabbath fans will want to go to Download.

Edited February 17, 2012 by roadrunner66

[luckysalt]

Id say this news will make Download tixs fly out, ifit could be their last ever show together people will be flying in from all over. Worried my mates are gunna miss out on tickets

[roadrunner66]

I'm buying Black Sabbath tickets now. I'm not willing to take the risk to miss them.

[gazza_20]

Id say this news will make Download tixs fly out, ifit could be their last ever show together people will be flying in from all over. Worried my mates are gunna miss out on tickets

[luckysalt]

Not gunna start tearing your head off like many have, but in terms of general rock fans, everyone I personally know love it, the online community I speak with love it, in fact I believe you are the only person who dislikes it so much.

Thats your opinion, I think its gunna sell a fuck load, well it already has

[gazza_20]

Not gunna start tearing your head off like many have, but in terms of general rock fans, everyone I personally know love it, the online community I speak with love it, in fact I believe you are the only person who dislikes it so much.

Thats your opinion, I think its gunna sell a fuck load, well it already has

[Gingo]

Download day tickets yes, not sure about weekend. that is a poor lineup for over £200 IMO

Edited February 18, 2012 by Gingo

[2rare2die]

Download day tickets yes, not sure about weekend. that is a poor lineup for over £200 IMO......... if you're not a fan of Download.....

[gazza_20]

Fixed for you

[Justiceforcedave]

...there is still the chance that this could also happen to Download.

First they bring the recording to the UK, now this with the Euro dates.

Either they always knew they would have to cancel the European dates and had to wait until they had confirmed the booking of the "Ozzy and friends" show (which is a pretty shitty thing to do to your fans who would have continued buying tickets to see Sabbath) or Tony's recovery isn't going as well as they had hoped so they've had to scale everything back... in which case it's still possible they'll have to pull out of Download.

...That's my 2 cents!

[cornucopia]

...there is still the chance that this could also happen to Download.

First they bring the recording to the UK, now this with the Euro dates.

Either they always knew they would have to cancel the European dates and had to wait until they had confirmed the booking of the "Ozzy and friends" show (which is a pretty shitty thing to do to your fans who would have continued buying tickets to see Sabbath) or Tony's recovery isn't going as well as they had hoped so they've had to scale everything back... in which case it's still possible they'll have to pull out of Download.

...That's my 2 cents!

Edited February 18, 2012 by cornucopia

[rivalschools.price]

Do we really want Tony Iommi getting of his sick bed to play? will it affect his recovery? will he have time to rehearse? what quality show will he be able to put on?

what about a Ozzy set (playing a mix of solo and sabbath) followed by a shorter Sabbath set,say 10 tracks with Iommi?

might take the pressure off him a bit.a 90-120 minute set sounds a lot for someone who isn't fully fit.

[Dan R]

Do we really want Tony Iommi getting of his sick bed to play? will it affect his recovery? will he have time to rehearse? what quality show will he be able to put on?

what about a Ozzy set (playing a mix of solo and sabbath) followed by a shorter Sabbath set,say 10 tracks with Iommi?

might take the pressure off him a bit.a 90-120 minute set sounds a lot for someone who isn't fully fit.

[biffoire]

http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/news/article/download_2012_to_be_the_only_black_sabbath_european_performance_of_the_summer?camefrom=fb_wp_download_200212

Wasn't sure if everyone had seen this?

[kaosmark2]

http://www.downloadf...download_200212

Wasn't sure if everyone had seen this?

[Dinosaur snr]

Bump Soundgarden up, add Ministry who have a new album soon and leave Megadave where he is..... Would still like to see Sabbath tho for old time sake. Last saw them on the never say die tour with Van Halen. Yep how old am I eh!!!!! (Sabbath were awful and Van Halen were the dogs B by the way)