August 16, 2011
Osbourne, Iommi, Butler and Ward made decision to reactivate influential band two weeks ago and started rehearsals yesterday says source
Born again: Black Sabbath
MetalTalk.net reports the band made their decision two weeks ago and gathered in a studio yesterday morning. They’re planning to tour and it’s believed album has not been ruled out.
The news brings to an end speculation the original lineup would get together following the death of Ronnie James Dio last year – even though the four original members continually said there were problems with the plan.
Dio replaced Ozzy when Iommi fired the singer in 1979. The American had two stints with the British outfit before he fronted Heaven and Hell with Iommi, Butler and drummer Vinny Appice for the last years of his life. Ward had been part of the plan but bowed out early.
The founding members had got back together in 1997 and tried to make an album in 2001, but scheduling conflicts made it impossible to complete. The project fizzled out while Ozzy continued with his solo career.
In February this year Geezer Butler had ruled out a reboot, saying bluntly: “There will definitely be no reunion of all four original members of Black Sabbath, whether to record an album or tour.”
In April Ozzy added that he wasn’t sure whether the band could physically do it. He said: “I’m up for it and I keep fit every day. But if it’s meant to happen, it’ll happen.”
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