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I was having a hard time trying to figure out if a War Pigs reference was Black Sabbath OR Faith No More (since they covered that song), but if we had both at Voodoo, I would be in heaven.
Also, no Drake is like a gift from God. Thank you, Yeezus.
Who said no Drake? It's no Kendrick Lamar since he is playing Essence Festival, which leaves us Drake...
I was having a hard time trying to figure out if a War Pigs reference was Black Sabbath OR Faith No More (since they covered that song), but if we had both at Voodoo, I would be in heaven.
Also, no Drake is like a gift from God. Thank you, Yeezus.
Who said no Drake? It's no Kendrick Lamar since he is playing Essence Festival, which leaves us Drake...
Sad. Don't mind Drake but I wanted to give Ye a shot at redemption after bailing on him at Roo last year. Couldn't get through his first rant before my friends wanted to bail to get their untz on.
Dear Friends, I hope you’re well and in good spirits. I have not made any public statements regarding my relationship with Black Sabbath since February 2012. Today, I want to address that relationship in this formal statement. Thank you. I have neither severed nor discontinued my relationship with Black Sabbath, however, since 2012, the often inaccurate statements about me as a person and as a musician have caused me to be guarded and be especially detached emotionally and spiritually from Ozzy. His rhetoric above all has brought me the most discord. The continuing misguided information about me has established a necessity on my part to confront these issues. And now, with the imminent release of a new Bill Ward Band album, and the flurry of rumors about new Sabbath projects, I feel it appropriate to speak in a truthful and an un-cynical way. There is always speculation about a true, original Sabbath lineup for the next tour or record. With a sad heart, I have to say I will not participate in any musical undertakings until a righting of the wrongs spoken against me has been achieved. I must admit, I have little to no expectations of this happening, but in the order of first things first, I’m looking for an honest accountability of all of Ozzy’s statements that I felt were untrue. I would want Ozzy to amend his opinions and exaggerations. I would want him to be forthcoming about his unrealistic viewpoints. And because I was chastised publicly, I would want him to amend publicly in his words, and not through an Ozzy representative, the nature of the wrongs. I would not want to continue on with him without this seemingly impassible dilemma being addressed. I don’t think previously strong relationships can remain strong after dispute by just sweeping the offensive stuff under the carpet, or by saying a puny sorry, or “oh, that’s all over now.” It doesn’t work like that for me. Righting of wrong works, and that’s what I want if I’m ever going to be his friend again. Still undone and faraway is a “signable” contract. I would require a “signable” contract before moving one step toward a pathway that could lead to us all playing together again. I want a contract I can approve. That’s my truth. That’s my stand. I’ve listened to nothing but insults and false remarks, and if as a band or as individuals they wish to continue along the same lines, then any notion of an original Black Sabbath lineup will continue to fade away. Put simply, it’s up to them. I have dearly missed playing with them and as people, I have been heartbroken over the loss of who I thought we were. And now you know where I stand. Very soon my band, BWB will release a new album ironically called “Accountable Beasts.” I re- kick-started it in May 2012, and in an off and on journey to record, we have reached our final destination – a good mix, and a well mastered record. At this time we are putting the final touches on the digital booklet. There are other multiple projects in different stages of progress, and I hope to bring more definitive news about them as things unfold this year. I have been very happy writing new songs, playing drums and working with other musicians. I have been blessed with musical visions and the ability to harness them. I’m moving into the future with an optimistic outlook. For our many Sabbath fans, I love you all dearly. You are extremely special people. You fucking rock. I have been in deep regret since January 2012 that a true union was denied. I’ve remained faithful to you and honest with myself. Had I not been honest throughout I would have perished long ago. My hand is within yours, and I am encouraged to know you better. Stay safe and stay strong. Now it is time to meet the circumstances of my statement and attend to what else is ongoing and before me. Love, Bill Ward
Dear Friends, I hope you’re well and in good spirits. I have not made any public statements regarding my relationship with Black Sabbath since February 2012. Today, I want to address that relationship in this formal statement. Thank you. I have neither severed nor discontinued my relationship with Black Sabbath, however, since 2012, the often inaccurate statements about me as a person and as a musician have caused me to be guarded and be especially detached emotionally and spiritually from Ozzy. His rhetoric above all has brought me the most discord. The continuing misguided information about me has established a necessity on my part to confront these issues. And now, with the imminent release of a new Bill Ward Band album, and the flurry of rumors about new Sabbath projects, I feel it appropriate to speak in a truthful and an un-cynical way. There is always speculation about a true, original Sabbath lineup for the next tour or record. With a sad heart, I have to say I will not participate in any musical undertakings until a righting of the wrongs spoken against me has been achieved. I must admit, I have little to no expectations of this happening, but in the order of first things first, I’m looking for an honest accountability of all of Ozzy’s statements that I felt were untrue. I would want Ozzy to amend his opinions and exaggerations. I would want him to be forthcoming about his unrealistic viewpoints. And because I was chastised publicly, I would want him to amend publicly in his words, and not through an Ozzy representative, the nature of the wrongs. I would not want to continue on with him without this seemingly impassible dilemma being addressed. I don’t think previously strong relationships can remain strong after dispute by just sweeping the offensive stuff under the carpet, or by saying a puny sorry, or “oh, that’s all over now.” It doesn’t work like that for me. Righting of wrong works, and that’s what I want if I’m ever going to be his friend again. Still undone and faraway is a “signable” contract. I would require a “signable” contract before moving one step toward a pathway that could lead to us all playing together again. I want a contract I can approve. That’s my truth. That’s my stand. I’ve listened to nothing but insults and false remarks, and if as a band or as individuals they wish to continue along the same lines, then any notion of an original Black Sabbath lineup will continue to fade away. Put simply, it’s up to them. I have dearly missed playing with them and as people, I have been heartbroken over the loss of who I thought we were. And now you know where I stand. Very soon my band, BWB will release a new album ironically called “Accountable Beasts.” I re- kick-started it in May 2012, and in an off and on journey to record, we have reached our final destination – a good mix, and a well mastered record. At this time we are putting the final touches on the digital booklet. There are other multiple projects in different stages of progress, and I hope to bring more definitive news about them as things unfold this year. I have been very happy writing new songs, playing drums and working with other musicians. I have been blessed with musical visions and the ability to harness them. I’m moving into the future with an optimistic outlook. For our many Sabbath fans, I love you all dearly. You are extremely special people. You fucking rock. I have been in deep regret since January 2012 that a true union was denied. I’ve remained faithful to you and honest with myself. Had I not been honest throughout I would have perished long ago. My hand is within yours, and I am encouraged to know you better. Stay safe and stay strong. Now it is time to meet the circumstances of my statement and attend to what else is ongoing and before me. Love, Bill Ward
"Hey guys, remember me? Well I have a new album coming out, and I want to get publicity for it by shitting on the guy who made me relevant in the first place."
I sure the fuck hope not or Motley Crue. I'll be at the Electronic or small stage headliner for either of those bands. It's not that I hate anything before Back in Black (High Voltage, Powerage, Let There Be Rock, etc.), but after that, it just seems like a caricature. Bon Scott > Brian Jones by miles.
However, if Judas Priest is available, bring those mf's.
I sure the fuck hope not or Motley Crue. I'll be at the Electronic or small stage headliner for either of those bands. It's not that I hate anything before Back in Black (High Voltage, Powerage, Let There Be Rock, etc.), but after that, it just seems like a caricature. Bon Scott > Brian Jones by miles.
However, if Judas Priest is available, bring those mf's.
Well we know it isn't Deftones, since they are playing with Incubus and Death from Above 1979 on August 16 at Champion Square.
"Hey guys, remember me? Well I have a new album coming out, and I want to get publicity for it by shitting on the guy who made me relevant in the first place."
I never wanted to discuss this in a public forum but Bill's statements left me no option to but to respond honestly.
Wow Bill,
What the fuck are you on about? I cannot apologize for comments or opinions I may have made about you in the press during Sabbath’s “13” album and tour -- physically, you knew you were fucked. Tony, Geezer and myself didn’t think you could have done a two hour set with a drum solo every night, so we made the decision to move on. With Tony’s condition we felt that time was not on our side.
Bill, stop this smokescreen about an “unsignable contract” and let’s be honest. Deep down inside you knew you weren’t capable of doing the album and a 16 month tour. Unfortunately for you, our instincts were correct as you were in hospital several times during 2013. Your last hospitalization was for a shoulder surgery that you now say you’ve only just recovered from. This would have meant that our world tour would have been canceled. So how is all of this my fault? Stop playing the victim and be honest with yourself and our fans.
Bill, we go back a long way, let’s stop this now before it gets out of hand.
-You never wanted to discuss in a public forum. BUT, you did by making all these public comments during your interviews for the 13 album and tour. I was only responding in kind. Don’t forget why I spoke out. If you had talked to me and shared your opinions privately, we wouldn’t be here today.
-I was ready and in shape to record. I knew I would need to get in better shape for the gigs –same as I have needed to do and have done in the past. I was beginning my workout regime to get “tour ready.” I knew what I needed to do to play the gigs, and I was confident I would be ready. I would not commit to an extensive tour without believing I could go all the way with it. I wouldn’t do that to our fans.
-Shoulder Surgery. This was not a surgery that was an immediate necessity, or an emergency, or something that was prohibitive in terms of playing drums in Sabbath. It wasn’t anything like that. I would have elected to do the surgery after we finished touring, but since that didn’t come to pass, I scheduled it for the fall of 2013. My other surgery, yes was unexpected, but who among us knows what curve balls might be coming our way. Having had to recently cancel your own gigs, I think you could understand that and not hold someone to “what ifs”.
-The “unsignable” contract isn’t a smokescreen – it’s the truth. I have been honest with our fans on where I stand. Your opinions of me are completely immaterial – they have nothing to do with my reason for not participating – the “unsignable” contract – that’s it. I wonder if I had signed it if any of this would have come up? I imagine we would have made an album and done a tour with the original line up in place.
Hey Oz, It’s not going to work. I can see you, And, I read your statement. Boy oh boy. Well, I know I didn’t expect you to respond to my request of an apology. By the way, it’s pretty easy to go back and really look at what was truth and what was not. I notice you’re including Tony and Geezer in being in full agreement, that with my health condition I couldn’t have played a two hour set with a drum solo. First time I’ve ever heard about a two hour show with a drum solo. But I’m asking you, not them. Why did you stay in the studio working with me? Why did we go to England for band rehearsals in August 2011? Why did we continue rehearsing in the Fall? Why did we make the announcement of 11/11/11? Why did you call me in late January 2012 asking me to come over to England to continue rehearsals? Why, if you thought I was so unhealthy, did you continue with me at all? You know why, Oz, because I was fine. I was playing. I was good to go. I ran into no, zero, health problems until October 22nd 2013. Oz, I could have played my ass off in 2012, all the way through to October 22nd 2013. The shoulder operation was optional. It was quiet and I needed a wear and tear adjustment. I was fine. I could have gone without surgery. But listen to you, hitting back and hard, too. I don’t believe a word of it. I am not an enemy. Eternity will show and serve as proof. None of it, Oz. I’m not going to own a fucking thing, other than I came into the studio initially overweight to tour, but not overweight to record. I was good to record. All of you know how much I put in, especially when I prepare to tour. Your own anticipatory fear has got you by the balls. What fucking smokescreen, about an unsignable contract. Yes, let’s get honest. I did. It came out in my statement Wednesday, April 15, 2015. I’m not playing (your quote). I never did. I don’t fuck with sincerity and honesty, period. I’ve done nothing but bring my truth to the fans. Man, you spin it real well. Sorry I can’t love you back, Oz. I put my love for you somewhere safe inside my heart in 2012 when your stories started showing up. It’s hard to love someone who thinks he’s telling the truth by making false claims, elitist comments and just plain rude statements. It’ll show up, Oz, in your dreams, in your daily days. I’m clean and have nothing to feel doubtful about. All my actions have been of loyalty, honesty, and open-mindedness. Stay safe old friend. Sad we couldn’t roll it out for the fans one more time. I read your speculation, and your what ifs, your doubts. I’m about as far away from being a victim as I am from Hell itself.
Who said no Drake? It's no Kendrick Lamar since he is playing Essence Festival, which leaves us Drake...
Yeezus?
i genuinely think this is happening.
lol at the comment that his tour stops in july, he has an new album coming out at any time now, and there's been rumors that he'd tour this year all year, very very possible, probably even likely, that he tours this fall
lol at the comment that his tour stops in july, he has an new album coming out at any time now, and there's been rumors that he'd tour this year all year, very very possible, probably even likely, that he tours this fall
Post by Jeremy Jamm on Apr 24, 2015 21:10:40 GMT -5
I have never been to New Orleans, love Halloween, and have been thinking of adding another festival to travel to towards the end of the year. Mostly since my Vegas trip went well (or didn't go bad to be more exact). This seems like a slam dunk. After reading through the thread so far I can't say Drake or ZBB have me giddy. Hopefully that doesn't happen, or the other acts make up for it. As far as the electronic side, what's everyone thinkin? Deadmau5 and/or Kaskade perhaps?
Post by Jeremy Jamm on Apr 28, 2015 14:52:11 GMT -5
Well I'm in. Pumped for this. Couldn't pass up the trifecta of a music festival, visiting New Orleans, and going all out for Halloween in one swoop. I guess everyone in the area is all about the Jazzfest right now and rightfully so. Lucky you guys to have much awesome stuff all year round.
Well I'm in. Pumped for this. Couldn't pass up the trifecta of a music festival, visiting New Orleans, and going all out for Halloween in one swoop. I guess everyone in the area is all about the Jazzfest right now and rightfully so. Lucky you guys to have much awesome stuff all year round.
Jazzfest has completely taken over. It is crazy around here right now, plus so much music. I can hardly keep up. You are going to have a blast at Voodoo. Make sure your costumes packed too and something that is comfortable to wear all day at that.
Post by llamaoftime on Apr 29, 2015 17:40:45 GMT -5
im hoping for Black Sabbath, Kanye, and Muse as the three headliners, that might get me there. Kind of split between this or ACL until line-ups come out
i had been starting to think no on Sabbath but i recently heard some rumors that apparently Iommi is in good health and they plan to do a tour next year. so who knows.
Drake i'd be ok with but doesn't excite me a ton, he's played before though (the year i went, back in 2010) so itd make sense. ZBB i wouldnt care about at all, that'd be a bit lame.
Post by llamaoftime on Apr 29, 2015 18:07:05 GMT -5
oh i just saw these dates posted Zac Brown Band 10/7 – Isleta Amphitheatre, Albuquerque, NM 10/8 – AK-Chin Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ 10/9 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA 10/16 – Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA 11/6 – Gexa Energy Pavilion, Dallas, TX 11/7 – Woodlands Pavilion, Houston, TX 11/8 – Austin360 Amphitheater, Austin, TX 11/13 – Midflorida Credit Amphitheater, Tampa, FL 11/15 – Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, FL
on one hand i feel like they would have routed the Texas and Florida dates closer to Voodoo if they were playing. why put the 5 day gap between NOLA and Dallas?
on the other hand it looks like all these dates are on weekends, maybe they are doing weekend shows only, which may make Voodoo a possibility. bleh.
oh i just saw these dates posted Zac Brown Band 10/7 – Isleta Amphitheatre, Albuquerque, NM 10/8 – AK-Chin Pavilion, Phoenix, AZ 10/9 – Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA 10/16 – Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA 11/6 – Gexa Energy Pavilion, Dallas, TX 11/7 – Woodlands Pavilion, Houston, TX 11/8 – Austin360 Amphitheater, Austin, TX 11/13 – Midflorida Credit Amphitheater, Tampa, FL 11/15 – Cruzan Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, FL
on one hand i feel like they would have routed the Texas and Florida dates closer to Voodoo if they were playing. why put the 5 day gap between NOLA and Dallas?
on the other hand it looks like all these dates are on weekends, maybe they are doing weekend shows only, which may make Voodoo a possibility. bleh.
Voodoo's facebook page posted that presale ends May 18th at midnight and tickets won't go back on sale until the lineup drop in June. I would assume that we are back on the St Jean de Baptiste day June 24th-ish date (or whatever saint day they used to post on)... Any more predictions or scoopz?
No crumbs other than that stupid ZBB rumor that @gambit88 started, and Black Sabbath. Lineup is out in June and tickets aren't on sale again until then. We got crickets in here.
Faith no more headlining riot fest... Someone tell me we're getting them. I'll take Faith No More | Black Sabbath | Zac Shitty Ass Brown Band, or whatever that name is.
Faith no more headlining riot fest... Someone tell me we're getting them. I'll take Faith No More | Black Sabbath | Zac Shitty Ass Brown Band, or whatever that name is.
Besides Zac Brown Band, I also hope we don't cash the Green Day raincheck this year.
