Never Say Die: Bill Ward Interviewed
Posted 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
Posted 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
Posted 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:
June Rock 50 Preview
Posted on Jun.12, 2015, under Rock 50
H! Everybody,
Our radio show airs on Saturday, June 13, 2015. We’ll be making a dedication for BB King. With his passing in May, we lost a giant in the Blues. In our drum segue, we’ll be featuring Mike Bordin, a great drummer with Faith No More, and further a drummer with Ozzy. If you like Rock/Metal, check us out. If you like opera, we might play that too.
Stay extra safe,
Bill Ward
Accountable Beasts CD’s available
Posted on May.11, 2015, under Bill Ward
CDs Finally came in. Orders yours at http://www.astoncrossmusic.com
A couple of interviews
Posted 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
May Rock 50 Preview
Posted on Apr.27, 2015, under Rock 50
H! Everyone,
Our radio show airs on Saturday, May 2, 2015. It’ s my birthday show, which means I’m playing all my favorite metal bands. That means Slipknot, Type O Negative, anything with Gene Hoglan; playing Philm featuring Dave Lombardo. The show will be jammed with good stuff, and because it’s my birthday on May 5th, for the first time, the drum segue will feature me playing drums. Live Sabbath, and some my favorite Sabbath. It’ll be cool.
If you like Metal, Hard Rock, or just good music, period, I hope you can check us out.
Stay safe and extra strong.
–Bill
Accountable Beasts Released!
Posted 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
Posted 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…
Posted 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
