Bill Ward
Geoff Nicholls
by Joe on Jan.28, 2017, under Bill Ward
Geoff Nicholls
My family and I are very sad to learn of Geoff’s passing. He was a caring, kind and loving man; a great musician, always supportive and generous with musical input. Our condolences to his family, his friends and fellow band mates. RIP Geoff. Thanks for all you gave us.
– Bill
Bill on Eddie Trunk Podcast
by Joe on Aug.20, 2015, under Bill Ward
Bill has an all new interview out today with Eddie Trunk. In addition to explaining his turmoil with Black Sabbath and The Osbournes, the legendary drummer discusses his time in Black Sabbath, recording Heaven & Hell, struggling with alcoholism & the road to his current sobriety, his artwork, new record Accountable Beasts, and more! Visit the following links to listen in!
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-eddie-trunk-podcast/id897720614?mt=2&i=350112514
Everyone else: http://bit.ly/1jlHwXY
Never Say Die: Bill Ward Interviewed
by Joe on Jul.07, 2015, under Bill Ward
Today a new interview with Bill Ward by Julian Marszalek of “The Quietus” is out where Bill talks about many things Black Sabbath, from the early days, bands before Black Sabbath, the 2011 press conference, and his being removed from old press photos of the band. Make sure and read it today!
http://thequietus.com/articles/18274-black-sabbath-bill-ward-interview
Uncut Accountable Beasts Interview
by Joe on Jun.26, 2015, under Bill Ward
The full uncut track by track interview by Mike Stark with Bill about Accountable Beasts is now available:
Bill Ward “Accountable Beast” Interview on KBEACH.org
by Joe on Jun.23, 2015, under Bill Ward
On Thursday, June 25 at 2 PM (pacific time) Bill sits down with our friend Mike Stark for a track-by-track discussion of Accountable Beasts on KBeach Radio – LARadio Sessions. Listen at KBEACH.org. Can’t wait? Here’s a preview:
Accountable Beasts CD’s available
by Joe on May.11, 2015, under Bill Ward
CDs Finally came in. Orders yours at http://www.astoncrossmusic.com
A couple of interviews
by Joe on May.11, 2015, under Bill Ward
1) Check out the awesome SHOCKWAVES/HARDRADIO interview with Bill here:
http://www.hardradio.com/shockwaves/podcasts/podcast73.m4a
2) A Classic Rock Revisited Interview – “Bill Ward – An Accountable Beast Indeed!”
http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/show_interview.php?id=1115
Accountable Beasts Released!
by Joe on Apr.26, 2015, under Bill Ward
H! Everyone,
Bill Ward here. The news is breaking pretty much everywhere. That our (BWB) new album Accountable Beasts has arrived onto ITunes. We realize the release may have surprised some of you. We’ll adjust and respond to all inquiries. The digital download came out quietly last night. We hope you’ll enjoy it.
https://itunes.apple.com/…/a…/accountable-beasts/id989453990
Thanks
Bill Ward
Beyond the Beasts
by Joe on Apr.23, 2015, under Bill Ward
Today an excellent new interview with Bill Ward was published today by noted independent music writer and author Joel Gausten. In this interview, Joel talks to Bill about what is going on now with his various solo projects (Accountable Beasts, unannounced second band), not to mention his own health.
You can read the full interview at Joel’s website, but here are a few samples for you to read now.
“My [current] activity levels are very high; they have to be,” offers Ward, who says that he’s now drumming four to six hours a day. “Because I did have something of a busted-up wing, if you like, I’ve really worked hard on that. But I’m playing at full capacity. By May of last year, I was definitely in shape to be able to play for sustaining amounts of time.”
Ward’s time behind the kit these days is divided between his long-running Bill Ward Band (BWB) and a second, yet-to-be announced project (currently a trio) with guitarist Joe Amodea (who is the six-stringer featured in the much-discussed Instagram video made public last week). BWB is the group behind the soon-to-be-released Accountable Beasts, Ward’s first solo album in 18 years. In addition to longtime BWB members Keith Lynch (guitar, keyboards), Paul Ill (bass) and Ronnie Ciago (drums), the album will feature contributions by drummer Walter Earl and an array of session singers including Ward’s daughter, Emily. Ward’s drumming will be heard on seven of the album’s nine tracks.
Having Fun Jamming Today…
by Joe on Apr.17, 2015, under Bill Ward
Check out some videos from the jamming today. You can check out all the vids over at Bill’s Instagram channel.
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Hi Everybody.
It’s Bill here. First off, I want to thank you all for the support you’ve given me throughout the years. I love to play– whether it’s playing drums in Black Sabbath, making music with my own band or working with other musicians, period. Being able to do what I love for my whole life, pretty much, has been an honour and privilege.
When I started playing in Sabbath, there was an energy of truth about us. We believed in what we were saying, the music we were making and the lives we were living. As time has moved on, I’ve nurtured and tried to save a lot of what I learnt playing in Sabbath. During the more recent years at the Ozzfest concerts, I’ve found myself immersed in the musical rewards of playing in such a unique and devastatingly, powerfully effective Metal band. Sabbath have been, and are, my greatest teachers, and I am forever grateful for the musical journey so far.
Today, I love what’s happening in music. I’ve been given the rare opportunity to play bands I like – Classic and newer Metal – on our Rock 50 radio show. These bands energize me.
I am humbled to know many of you. Music lives and brings and maintains life. Music has always brought me through.
Stay strong, safe and live. Enjoy the site.
Long Live Metal.
--Bill Ward
