H! Everyone,

I hope you’re well.  I’m re-starting the radio show on Saturday, February, 15, 2014.  As many of you know, I’ve been in hospital for a while (our last radio show was in August 2013).  I had a final operation on January 7, 2014, and I’m very pleased to say that a positive outcome has prevailed.  I’m healing slowly and surely.  On September 18, 2013, I thought I’d take advantage of the down time and have a right shoulder repair surgery.  Four days after that surgery, I had the perforated diverticulitis.  I’m mentioning the shoulder surgery because approximately two weeks ago, we finally started the shoulder rehab.  It’ll be about six weeks before the frozen joints can be workable again.  I’m hoping to be playing drums by mid-March 2014.  I want to start back in with jam sessions with a jazz quartet, something softer before I start slamming again.

On January 23, 2014, I received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the NAMM Bonzo Bash.  Again, multiple thanks to everyone who made that award happen for me. Special thanks to all the drummers at the bash, and it was great to be among the families and fans, and so many kick-ass drummers.  My heart is with the students and the old-timers.

This year on our radio show I intend to feature some of my favorite drummers.  We’ll have our very best of Metal, but we’ll also focus on hopefully surprising the listener with recordings from drummers, well-known and lesser-known.  I’m trying to find rare jams, drum solos – it’ll be about drummers all year long.

Our first drummer to be featured will be the amazing Dave Lombardo.  Dave is quite brilliant, and his music will be worth listening to.  I also hope to feature a couple of tracks from the early Zeppelin era with the one and only John Bonham.  Metallica, Motorhead and Phil Anselmo will be played on the show, and I just picked up Light Up and Live by Harsh Toke, hoping to find something nice to play.  Further, we’ll be playing our Buddy, Ritchie and Big Bopper memorial.  Happy 50^th Birthday, Beatles.

It’s exhilarating to be back with the living!  Check out the show if you can.

Stay safe.  Stay Strong.

–Bill

Just Released: Bill Ward discusses “Intuitive Peril,” one of the most sought after pieces from his art debut (www.billwarddrumart.com).  You can get a better look at it, along with further narration by Bill about the work here – http://www.billwarddrumart.com/canvas9.html

Just released: Bill discusses his art piece “High on a Memory” from his art debut collection (). A powerful piece in the collection, Ward discusses how he came up with the title of the work and what he sees and feels from the piece.

New Video From Bill Ward:

During the signing of his artwork (http://www.billwarddrumart.com), he talks about his unique signature and how it relates to drum legends.

Earlier this month, a new interview with Bill was posted on the site hellbound.ca.   The interview was done by Kyle Harcott, and talks about a variety of topics, including Absence of Corners, Accountable Beasts, Beyond Aston, Rock 50, and Bill’s own drumming.  Check out this snippet:

Q: What bands excite you as the torchbearers in modern metal?

A: Oh God, there are so many! Amon Amarth are progressing really well. And I’ve got to wave the flag for bands like Soilwork, who are not necessarily new, but what they are doing is progressing, and they’re playing so fucking well. Same with a band like Devildriver, where I’ll be listening and wonder “What are they gonna do next?” I’m blown away by those guys. Another one of my favorite bands is Celtic Frost. I also really like Today Is The Day. And – I know it’ll never happen, what with Henke’s passing, but I also wish we could have a reincarnation of Disfear.

Check out the full interview here: http://www.hellbound.ca/2013/12/bill-ward-the-hellbound-interview/

A new video is released: Bill discusses one of his favorite pieces in his art debut, “Hello, I Don’t Think We’ve Met (Yet).” The entire collection is available now and on display at http://www.billwarddrumart.com

There is a new interview online with Bill.   It comes from Rock Cellar Magazine, and in it, Bill talks about many subjects.   Some of them are the “Absence of Corners” art, the Ward One & When the Bough Breaks cover art, vegan cheese, new bands, and also talks about two new solo albums, and the status of his merchandise.  Oh, and a little about Black Sabbath too.

Check out the full interview here.

Absence of Corners Exhibit Underway in Annapolis, MD

While Bill is recovering, his art debut is exhibiting each day at Annapolis Collection Gallery in historic Annapolis, Maryland.  If you haven’t visited the gallery, see it in-person at 55 West St. in Annapolis, Maryland or visit www.annapoliscollection.com to view and select a canvas from his collection.

The artist reception with Bill Ward on October 26 at the Annapolis Collection Gallery in Maryland is being postponed due to illness. Ward recently suffered a perforated diverticulitis and underwent surgery in California. The procedure was successful, and Ward is expected to make a full recovery over the next several weeks.

“I am truly sorry that I have to postpone the Absence of Corners gallery reception,” said Ward. “The feedback I have received from everyone about this project has been astounding, and I was so looking forward to this event. I want to thank the Annapolis Collection Gallery for everything they are doing. I am honored that they are exhibiting my art, and I hope to get there to celebrate this collection with you all very soon.”

The gallery and Bill Ward have agreed to find another date in the future which will allow him time for a complete recovery.

Bill talks about the Absence of Corners piece “We Focus. We Persevere.” in this video.   For more info on the entire collection, please visit http://www.billwarddrumart.com

Unfortunately this video has been withdrawn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8iRAU7ouKo