Following on from recent comments made by Black Sabbath's drummer Bill Ward regarding issues with contract negotiations for the bands reunion (see here for the full story), it appears that Ozzy, Geezer and Tony plan to continue with the Black Sabbath reunion without him. In an official statement they said:
“We were saddened to hear yesterday via Facebook that Bill declined publicly to participate in our current Black Sabbath plans,” say the band in a statement. “We have no choice but to continue recording without him although our door is always open… We are still in the UK with Tony. Writing and recording the new album and on a roll… See you at Download!!! – Tony, Ozzy and Geezer”