Whereas Black Sabbath could also be getting ready for a remaining farewell this weekend, founding drummer Invoice Ward is not slowing down. In truth, he is diving again into his solo profession with renewed focus. In a latest interview with LA Radio Periods, Ward revealed that he is presently engaged on two new solo albums — his first authentic materials in practically a decade.
“We have been within the studio. We have been dwelling within the studio, is what we have been doing. And we have got two albums which might be practically completed. And we’ll put them out. And we’re ending up,” Ward stated.
“We have gotta return within the studio in about one other week. And we have got 4 days left to complete our remaining overdubs for the latest album that’ll be popping out. And we’ve not bought it blended but. However we’ll get that executed too.”
These upcoming data will mark Ward‘s first solo releases since 2015’s Accountable Beasts — an album praised for its uncooked emotion and experimental tackle heavy rock.
Accountable Beasts stays his solely solo album presently obtainable on Spotify, although his earlier works (Ward One: Alongside the Method and When the Bough Breaks) are cult favorites amongst Sabbath and basic rock aficionados.
Talking of Ward, he is down for another Black Sabbath document because the band retires from the stage this weekend.
Black Sabbath will play their final-ever live performance on July 5, 2025, with a historic farewell occasion titled Again to the Starting at Villa Park in Birmingham, England—their hometown and birthplace of heavy steel. The present will characteristic a reunion of the band’s basic lineup: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Invoice Ward, marking their first efficiency collectively in 20 years. Ozzy will open with a solo section earlier than becoming a member of Black Sabbath for his or her final set, although his look can be restricted on account of well being points.
The all-day occasion consists of performances by Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Halestorm, Lamb of God, Anthrax, and Mastodon, together with a supergroup curated by Tom Morello that includes Slash, Duff McKagan, Billy Corgan, Jonathan Davis, Zakk Wylde, and extra. A international pay-per-view livestream can be obtainable for £24.99 (or ~$29.99 USD), with a 48-hour replay window.
The live performance will run for over 10 hours and is hosted by actor Jason Momoa. Proceeds from the occasion will profit Remedy Parkinson’s, Birmingham Kids’s Hospital, and Acorns Kids’s Hospice.
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